Production & Sourcing Manager - 58256094386
Activate Talent • Brazil • Costa Rica
Posted: March 31, 2026
Job Description
Job Title: Production & Sourcing Manager
Job Type: Full-Time / Remote
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, PST
Job Overview
Our client, a globally recognized lifestyle and design brand, is looking for a Production & Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing and supplier operations. In this role, you will manage the full production lifecycle-from product concept to final delivery—while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and on-time execution across multiple product lines.
You will work cross-functionally with design, product development, marketing, and logistics teams to bring creative products to life at scale, while maintaining strong relationships with global suppliers and manufacturers.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full production lifecycle across multiple product lines and SKUs, from development through delivery
- Create tech packs, costing sheets, and production briefs to translate concepts into production-ready specifications
- Source, evaluate, and onboard global manufacturers while negotiating pricing, MOQs, and timelines
- Build and manage production timelines to ensure launches stay on track
- Coordinate with design, marketing, sales, and logistics teams to align on product execution and delivery
- Oversee sampling processes, including reviewing and approving samples with clear feedback
- Track production progress, identify delays, and resolve issues with suppliers proactively
- Ensure consistent product quality across all production runs, including materials, construction, and packaging
- Manage costing to meet margin targets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
- Support inventory planning and production quantities based on demand forecasts
- Maintain accurate production documentation, purchase orders, and supplier records
- Support retail partnerships with product timelines, requirements, and exclusive launches
Must-Have
- Experience managing end-to-end production and sourcing for consumer products such as apparel, accessories, stationery, or similar
- Strong knowledge of global manufacturing and experience working with overseas suppliers
- Proven ability to negotiate pricing, MOQs, and production timelines
- Experience creating tech packs, costing sheets, and production documentation
- Hands-on experience with product development cycles, including sampling and quality control
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver products on schedule
- Strong communication and supplier management skills
Nice-to-Have
- Experience working in fast-paced consumer brands or licensing-driven environments
- Exposure to inventory planning and demand forecasting
- Experience supporting retail partnerships and product launches
Additional Content
Job Title: Production & Sourcing Manager
Job Type: Full-Time / Remote
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, PST
Job Overview
Our client, a globally recognized lifestyle and design brand, is looking for a Production & Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing and supplier operations. In this role, you will manage the full production lifecycle-from product concept to final delivery—while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and on-time execution across multiple product lines.
You will work cross-functionally with design, product development, marketing, and logistics teams to bring creative products to life at scale, while maintaining strong relationships with global suppliers and manufacturers.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full production lifecycle across multiple product lines and SKUs, from development through delivery
- Create tech packs, costing sheets, and production briefs to translate concepts into production-ready specifications
- Source, evaluate, and onboard global manufacturers while negotiating pricing, MOQs, and timelines
- Build and manage production timelines to ensure launches stay on track
- Coordinate with design, marketing, sales, and logistics teams to align on product execution and delivery
- Oversee sampling processes, including reviewing and approving samples with clear feedback
- Track production progress, identify delays, and resolve issues with suppliers proactively
- Ensure consistent product quality across all production runs, including materials, construction, and packaging
- Manage costing to meet margin targets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
- Support inventory planning and production quantities based on demand forecasts
- Maintain accurate production documentation, purchase orders, and supplier records
- Support retail partnerships with product timelines, requirements, and exclusive launches
Must-Have
- Experience managing end-to-end production and sourcing for consumer products such as apparel, accessories, stationery, or similar
- Strong knowledge of global manufacturing and experience working with overseas suppliers
- Proven ability to negotiate pricing, MOQs, and production timelines
- Experience creating tech packs, costing sheets, and production documentation
- Hands-on experience with product development cycles, including sampling and quality control
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver products on schedule
- Strong communication and supplier management skills
Nice-to-Have
- Experience working in fast-paced consumer brands or licensing-driven environments
- Exposure to inventory planning and demand forecasting
- Experience supporting retail partnerships and product launches