Clothing Operations Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Durban. An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Operations Manager to take full responsibility for production supplier management profitability compliance and on-time delivery across this growing business within the clothing / apparel industry. Solid experience within clothing manufacturing / supplier environment is essential.
This is a senior leadership role best suited to a commercially astute and highly analytical individual with strong gross profit (GP) control extensive CMT negotiation experience and a proven track record of delivering orders on time and in full (OTIF) within a fast-paced apparel environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Maximise profitability across all operational areas
- Negotiate CMT and outwork pricing to ensure optimal margins
- Oversee seasonal costing including fabric trims packaging and CMT
- Manage production planning and ensure strict critical path adherence
- Ensure forecasted sales targets are achieved
- Drive OTIF delivery performance across all customers
- Oversee QA compliance and supplier performance management
- Manage stock control monthly stock takes and system accuracy
- Sign off CMT payments creditors and production files
- Identify and reduce wastage rejects and GP leakage
- Lead manage and discipline operational teams where required
- 710 years experience within clothing manufacturing / supplier environment
- Strong CMT management and negotiation expertise
- Proven track record in GP management and margin control
- Advanced production planning and critical path management skills
- Strong leadership ability with excellent supplier management capability
- ERP / system proficiency (SYNC advantageous)
- Highly analytical commercially driven and results focused
Required Experience:
Manager
