Merchandising & Production Manager

Since 1973 Vida Shoes International Inc. has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry. We are dedicated to designing producing and marketing quality branded footwear using our expansive international resources. Our wealth of knowledge stems from the diversity of brands and successful products we have produced year after year.

We are seeking a detail-oriented proactive and commercially minded Merchandising & Production Manager with a minimum of five years of experience in wholesale footwear or fashion. This role supports the full product lifecyclefrom concept line building and sample management to sourcing costing and production tracking. The ideal candidate is highly organized thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong cross-functional communication skills.

Job Title: Merchandising & Production Manager

Compensation: $80-100k

Key Responsibilities

Merchandising:

• Assist in building seasonal product assortments and line plans based on sales data market trends and retailer needs.
• Partner with Sales to support account-specific assortments costing and line presentations.
• Coordinate sample development tracking and distribution for sales meetings photoshoots and key account reviews.
• Analyze sell-through performance and competitive trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Maintain merchandising tools including line sheets catalogs and assortment guides.

Production:

• Manage the end-to-end production process from PO issuance to final delivery.
• Work closely with factories and sourcing teams on materials lead times costing updates and production schedules.
• Track production status ensuring all deadlines are met and issues are escalated promptly.
• Review samples at all stages (proto SMS pre-production TOP) to ensure quality fit and construction standards.
• Communicate with logistics teams to ensure on-time shipments and resolve delays or quality issues.
• Coordinate QC reports testing results and compliance documentation.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in merchandising production or product developmentpreferably within wholesale footwear.
• Strong understanding of footwear construction timelines and materials.
• Experience working with factories (domestic or overseas) and managing production calendars.
• Proficient in Excel PLM systems and line planning tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Sales Design and Operations.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.

What Were Looking For

• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Someone solutions-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• A passion for footwear product creation and operational excellence.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening.Vida Shoes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.At this time only qualified candidates will be contacted. Direct applicants only no third-party staffing inquiries please.

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