Production Manager

OUTDOORS SOCIETY PRODUCTION MANAGER

ABOUT US

Outdoors Society was born out of a simple philosophy: Do Good and Have Fun.
This philosophy flows through to our work culture. We are on a mission to change the landscape of apparel through our purpose-driven brands. Our ambition is global, but our roots are proudly New Zealand. We’re here to build the best global brands out of New Zealand.

Scaling fast, with a small team punching above our weight. We move fast, work collaboratively, and back each other to build brands that stand for something. This isn’t a company concerned with the status quo; it’s for builders, doers, and adventurers who want to leave their mark on the world and have a bloody good time doing it.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

Global Production & Supplier Network
Manage China and EU vendors, negotiating MOQs, lead times, purchase orders, and costings, while building backup supplier options to mitigate risk.

Critical-Path Management
Take day-to-day ownership of the workflow from design brief through to warehouse delivery.

S&OP Planning
Execute purchasing based on OTB budgets, aligning orders with demand forecasts, production schedules, and supplier capacity.

Inventory Management
Monitor and update inventory across all locations and 3PL warehouses as stock is received or transferred, ensure system accuracy, and resolve discrepancies as required.

Logistics & 3PL Integration
Route stock across NZ, UK, and EU with optimal duties and returns handling.

Compliance
Ensure products consistently meet local compliance laws and regulations, including EU GPSR requirements, with ongoing monitoring of production quality.

Reporting
Produce monthly reporting including stock on hand (multi-location), production work-in-progress, unit economics, and margins, providing actionable insights for operational decision-making.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

- 3–5 yrs end-to-end apparel production or operational experience within both DTC and wholesale complexity
- Offshore vendor and logistics experience
- Exposure to inventory and logistics operations within the fashion industry
- A self-driven and ready-for-anything attitude
- Bonus points: Technical design and fabric experience, someone who lives and breathes the outdoors

KEY OUTCOMES (YEAR ONE):

- A scalable, reliable production system operating across NZ, UK, and EU
- 95%+ on-time delivery from suppliers
- Clear visibility of inventory across all locations, with minimal discrepancies
- Reduced stockouts and excess inventory through improved planning
- Strong, proactive supplier relationships with better commercial terms
- A production and inventory system that no longer relies on the founder to function

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF…

- You want to take ownership of a critical function within a rapidly growing global business
- You enjoy building systems and bringing structure where none exists
- You’re comfortable operating in a fast-moving, imperfect environment
- You want to be part of something ambitious, doing meaningful work in an exciting and competitive market

To apply, please email your CV + a short note about why working with Outdoors Society appeals to you, to dane@goodlids.co.nz

Cheers!