Job Details

Job Title: Factory Portfolio Manager
Client: Sports Vehicle Manufacturing Company
Duration: 1 year
Location: Rigby, ID 83442

Shift: 1st shift Onsite or remote with travel as requested (including several days within the first 1-2 weeks for training and introductions).

Top Skills/Requirements:

• Apparel contract manufacturing experience (medium to large size brands preferred)
• Factory relationship management or product development experience
• Blend of relationship building & data analysis (Excel-heavy)
• Ability to hit the ground running

Job Summary:

Direct the production of finished goods for Teton Outfitters Brands and Client,
with industry-leading quality through committed, transparent partners.
Support manufacturing partner relationships and ensure on-time delivery of products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage production of apparel, gloves, soft accessories, and assigned categories.
• Solve production issues and add value to partners when challenges arise.
• Direct factory relationships and long-term factory development.
• Monitor metrics, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Development & Demand Planning teams to optimize processes.
• Cultivate domestic and global factory relationships to improve lead times.
• Create contractual KPIs and track compliance in factory annual reports.
• Maintain Work in Process (WIP) tracking and communicate production exceptions.
• Daily communication with factories and suppliers on strategy and delivery.
• Work with Quality Manager to ensure inspection approvals and quality corrections.
• Ensure packaging guidelines are followed throughout production.
• Special projects as required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 3 years of apparel contract manufacturing experience
• Experience in soft goods or consumer goods production/manufacturing
• Product development experience (in lieu of contract factory management)
• Negotiation skills (Cost, Lead Times, Contracts, etc.)
• Strong multi-tasking and follow-up skills
• Data-driven and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Global, domestic, and internal relationship management
• Microsoft, PLM, and ERP software knowledge required
• Heavy emphasis on Excel (Workbooks, coding, formulas)
• Valid Passport and Visas required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to travel 2-3 weeks at a time, multiple times a year
• Able to lift 25-50 lbs

Working Conditions:

• May require evening and weekend work with little notice
• Inside work, no weather exposure
• Domestic and international travel may be required
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

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