Production Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee brand merchandise projects from initial proposal to final delivery.

• Identify and source products while negotiating pricing and timelines with vendors.

• Create product presentations that align with client requirements and brand identity.

• Develop and manage estimates and budgets effectively.

• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, creative, and account teams.

• Direct small to medium merchandise programs from estimation to fulfillment.

• Oversee workflows across sourcing, production, decoration, fulfillment, and delivery.

• Ensure projects remain on track and within budget, flagging any delays promptly.

• Maintain an accurate status of project and order management systems.

• Conduct research on products, decoration techniques, vendors, and pricing structures.

• Coordinate with vendors on production updates, sample requests, and order statuses.

• Evaluate proofs, mockups, and production samples for quality assurance.

• Manage estimates, sales orders, purchase orders, and invoicing processes.

• Analyze profitability and identify risks early in the process.

• Communicate project scope, timelines, deliverables, and status updates clearly.

• Lead communications with clients for smaller projects while supporting larger initiatives under the guidance of an account manager.

• Work closely with the warehouse team to manage inventory and fulfillment processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in project coordination, production, promotional products, or a similar field.

• Familiarity with vendor management and order execution processes.

• Knowledge of printing and decoration techniques, vendor sourcing, and production workflows.

• Experience with order management systems and e-commerce platforms (e.g., CommonSKU, SAGE, Shopify).

• Strong financial literacy, including understanding pricing, margins, and sales calculations.

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar).

• Comfortable navigating new systems and tools, with experience integrating AI tools into workflows.

• Ability to take ownership of outcomes rather than waiting for instructions.

• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and capacity to juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional context.

• Proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving with a sense of ownership.

• Self-directed learner with a growth-oriented mindset and a strong focus on client service.

• Alignment with ADVOC8’s core values.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Collaborate with some of the most cutting-edge brands in technology and entertainment.

• Enjoy a small team environment with direct access to leadership and creative autonomy.

• Benefit from a flexible working schedule.

• Work in a fully remote setting.

• Opportunity for occasional travel to client locations, trade shows, team offsite events, and vendor facilities.