Product Development & Production Manager - Value Price Channels

Job Description

Fabletics is currently looking for a Product Development & Production Manager – Value Price Channels

How Do You Fit In? 

As the Product Development & Production Manager, you will own the end-to-end Product Development and Production execution for wholesale partner programs, from initial cost and sample requests through bulk approval, packing, testing and on-time delivery.

This role is responsible for managing a high-touch, multi-party approval workflow between wholesale partners, buying agents, internal cross-functional teams, and suppliers, ensuring product is cost-engineered, production-ready, and executed flawlessly at large scale. You will serve as the central owner of cost, sourcing strategy, component approvals, and execution discipline, with a clear understanding that development decisions directly impact AUC, margin, financial systems accuracy, and delivery performance.

This position will report to the Director, Production & Sourcing – Wholesale.

What You Will Do:

• Manage Wholesale SMU’s: Partner with Sales, Merchandising and Design teams to support the development and production of Special Make-Up (SMU) programs, managing cost, testing, bulk production and logistics from development to delivery.

• Cost Engineer: Assess fabric, construction, finishing and yield impacts on cost and execution. Manage samples across multiple COO’s, evaluating landed cost and recommending optimal sourcing strategies. Ensure all development decisions are scalable, repeatable and production-ready before Buy release.

• Lead High-Touch Approval & Communication Flow: Manage quick-turn approval workflow milestones across wholesale partners, agents, internal cross-functional teams and suppliers, driving timely alignment and decisions that impact on-time delivery.

• Bulk Production & Vendor Communication: Transition approved styles seamlessly from development to production with all Time & Action Plans locked in and clearly communicated ensuring that Vendor receives all necessary information. Proactively identify and resolve risk tied to cost, COO, materials, components, or approvals. Oversee data integrity related to PO Creation ensuring shipping windows, Pre-pack ratios and SKU/UPC are accurately executed.

• Regulatory Compliance & Labeling: Ensure product meets partner-specific required packaging, labeling, and regulatory third-party testing. Stay updated on changing regulations to maintain compliance across various regions. Ensuring accuracy, compliance and production alignment.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all products meet Fabletics quality standards as well as the specific quality requirements set by wholesale partners. Review TOPs, QA inspection reports, garment test results, and development testing before goods are shipped.

• Logistics & On-Time Delivery: Collaborate closely with Logistics teams to monitor transit schedules, lead times, and shipping requirements for each cargo handover. Maintain continuous communication with Supply Chain and Fulfillment Center to resolve any potential in-transit delays that may impact cancel-dates.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with Sales, TECH, FP&A, Trade Compliance and logistics teams as needed to ensure the smooth execution of high-volume wholesale product strategies through Standard Operating Procedures. Keep all teams informed on production statuses, shipping schedules, and any potential issues that may arise.

What You Can Bring:

• 5+ years of Development and Sourcing experience in fashion or apparel manufacturing with 2+ years Wholesale experience.

• Proven experience working with wholesale clubs or similarly complex retail partners requiring rigorous approval workflows, detailed documentation, and zero-tolerance execution standards.

• Strong knowledge of the wholesale supply chain, including Cost negotiations, Product development, PO management and vendor relations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Business, Product Development, or a related field

• Expertise in AI, Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced functions for data management

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills—able to coordinate effectively with internal leadership teams and external vendors

• Detail-oriented and proactive in problem-solving, with a focus on driving solutions and process improvements

Where we are:

• This role will be based in our El Segundo Headquarters   

Compensation & Total Rewards:  

At Fabletics, we believe work and life should fit together! We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first. Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey. Total Rewards at Fabletics includes:   

-Hybrid Work Schedule*

-Discretionary Paid Time Off*    

-Summer Fridays*    

-Healthcare Plans    

-Employee Discounts    

-401k    

-Annual Bonus Program    

-Equity Program*    

-And More    

*Varied for retail, fulfillment and fully remote roles. 

The annual base salary range for this position is from $89,000-$105,000. The range provided includes the base salary that Fabletics expects to pay for the role. Offered base salary will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.   

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Fabletics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, compensate, develop, and promote regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable. At Fabletics, Inc., we champion a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on diversity law and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We are one team from many backgrounds, innovating through diversity of individuals, who are driven by passion for creating an inclusive space for all. Fabletics, Inc. will continue to champion a workplace culture that prizes diversity and inclusivity. 

We encourage you to apply regardless of meeting all qualifications and/or requirements.