About Us

Fashion Nova is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the world. In 2018, we were named the #1 most-searched fashion brand on Google. Since then, we have continued to grow, launching Fashion Nova CARES, NovaKIDS, Nova Beauty, and Maven Beauty. Even more amazing launches are in the works as we speak!

At Fashion Nova, we are dedicated to bringing the customer the latest trends to make them look and feel their best without the high price point. We deliver the hottest styles at lightning-fast speed, ensuring that all are included with FashionNovaCURVE and NovaMEN. Wherever our customer is, we are committed to bringing them the trends they love at the prices they love.

About the Role

The Director, Production & Sourcing will successfully develop and implement global sourcing and production strategies while maintaining design’s aesthetic and achieving margin goals for Fashion Nova.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully develop and lead our sourcing strategy .
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with business partners, key vendors and suppliers to assess capabilities, capacity, growth, & long-range planning.
• Provide leadership and expertise to company strategies such as Global Expansion, Direct to Consumer, and Differentiated Supply Chain
• Identify top talent and continue to provide new opportunities to inspire and grow high performers.
• Develop a succession plan that supports the business while utilizing the individual strengths of the team members.
• Develop annual, seasonal and product-specific calendars to manage product from inception through store receipt.
• Establish relationships with existing and potential agents, suppliers and vendors for optimal cooperation and partnership.
• Analyze alternate countries and factories on a continual basis and provide direction based on current market trends and conditions.
• Develop strategic and seasonal plans for the anticipated growth and demands for new production capacity.
• Communicate with Merchants and Designers consistently on all potential problems related to potential fabric, construction and quality issues.
• Establish and communicate opportunities and needs to expand the global vendor, mill and supply base.
• Counter-source as necessary to achieve design aesthetic while maintaining competition.
• Empower and support team to own all production issues in assigned category, i.e., pricing, placement, fit design appropriateness, delivery.
• Lead team to anticipate, monitor and resolve all production issues to ensure quality merchandise and timely deliveries.
• Travel, as necessary, to strengthen relationships, advance strategies, monitor key programs in production and to evaluate factories for capabilities and execution.
• Work closely with Buying & Planning Teams to project needs, plan production schedules and build in necessary flexibility.
• Negotiate price on new orders and compensation for any performance short falls.
• Manage production timetables for optimal delivery and create contingency triggers.
• Organize team as necessary.
• Represent the company interest in all areas of universal and consistent fit and proper construction.
• Budget and control all expenses.
• Approve pricing on all production orders.
• Approve production start times and quantities.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business or equivalent. Advanced degree strongly preferred
• 10+ years minimum related experience; 5+ years in a leadership role
• Denim Production experience is a must
• Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy (coolness and composure under strain, confidence without arrogance)
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior leadership
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Benefits     

• Employee Discount
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k Match
• Kitchen stocked with snacks and drinks
• Weekly catered food, fun events, raffles and free FN swag  
• Summer Fridays at HQ
• Company Sponsored Parties
• Team bonding events and programs to strengthen relationships with co-workers

Fashion Nova, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.