Merchandise and Production Manager
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Role in brief
This role is with an international iGaming company seeking a Merchandise and Production Manager to oversee merchandise production and collaborate with global partners. Candidates with experience in apparel manufacturing and strong communication skills should apply.
About the role
As a Merchandise and Production Manager, you will manage the entire lifecycle of custom merchandise production, ensuring high-quality outcomes for both internal needs and significant international iGaming events. Your role will involve maintaining a network of manufacturing partners, particularly in China, and ensuring product quality through effective negotiation and oversight.
Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work closely with marketing and event teams to identify their needs and deliver tailored merchandise solutions. Your creativity will be essential in developing product catalogs and promotional items that align with the company's brand values while managing inventory and logistics to ensure timely delivery.
Skills that matter here
- apparel custom manufacturing: Experience in this area is crucial for overseeing production and ensuring quality.
- budget planning and optimization: You will be responsible for managing budgets related to merchandise production.
- CRM systems: Familiarity with CRM systems will aid in managing stakeholder communications and requirements.
- fluent Ukrainian/Russian: Fluency in these languages is required for effective collaboration with partners.
Who this role suits
- Someone with a background in apparel manufacturing, particularly with Chinese suppliers.
- A detail-oriented individual who excels in project management and communication.
- A proactive team player who enjoys collaborating across functions to meet diverse needs.
- An innovative thinker who can create unique merchandise ideas that resonate with brand identity.
From the employer
- End-to-end merch management: oversee all stages of custom merchandise production for both internal company needs and major international I-Gaming events (within the Merch and Production team)
- Maintaining and expanding a reliable network of international (specifically Chinese) manufacturing partners
- Creating detailed briefs, conducting negotiations, and controlling premium product quality. Direct experience with Chinese factories and suppliers of premium products will be your key advantage.
- Cross-functional collaboration: proactive communication with internal stakeholders (marketing, event teams, etc.) to accurately identify their needs, gather requirements, and present finished solutions
- Custom product development: creating and presenting creative merchandise ideas, forming product catalogs, and developing unique promo solutions that match the brand's style and values.
- Monitoring inventory levels, ensuring timely dispatches, and managing safe delivery to event venues worldwide
- Experience in the apparel custom manufacturing industry 3+ years (China vendors)
- Optimize resources proven experience
- Planning and monitoring production processes experience
- Ensure compliance with quality standards
- Experience in budget planning and optimization
- Experience using CRM systems
- Fluent Ukrainian/Russian
- English level B1 or higher
- International iGaming company with a strong team
- Full‑remote & Long‑term contract
- Corporate benefits, learning opportunities, and team events
Questions about this role
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is fully remote.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in the apparel custom manufacturing industry.
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