.**Position Summary**The Trims Manager will be responsible for the timely delivery of all trims and packaging materials within their scope of responsibility, to ensure customer-specific requirements, per vendor guidelines, are properly sourced and facilitated to the print contractors.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**- Coordination with cross-functional teams (i.E., Account Management, Production, Printers, and Trims Teams) to ensure all trim and packing components required by the contractor are delivered on time to meet production deadlines- Responsible for managing the Trims Work in Progress (WIP) report to ensure timely communication regarding trim status and work in progress orders- Responsible for sourcing trim for new production orders and reworks and confirming execution and delivery by the requested dates- Responsible for issuing Trim Purchase Orders (POs) to trim suppliers and confirming execution and delivery by the requested dates- Developing and maintaining partnerships with strategic trim suppliers that include price negotiation, supplier onboarding and approval processes, and adherence to all customer specific trim, labeling, and packing requirements- Responsible for issuing Trim Pull Sheets to Mad Engine Mexico and Fortune Trims Teams and confirming execution and delivery by the requested dates- Identifying and maintaining trim inventory levels that align with company goals- Ensuring accuracy of information received from cross-functional teams and communicated to print contractors to prevent packing errors- Correspondence with all print contractors to ensure proofs of delivery (POD's) are being provided to the Inventory Control Team- Responsible for communication of pending orders or potential issues that would prevent timely shipment of finished goods caused by trim challenges- Trouble shouting issues related to packaging and trim- Supervision of Mad Engine Trims Team and daily coordination with Mad Engine Mexico and Fortune Trims teams who are responsible for storage, movement and production of specific trims- Other duties assigned as needed**Minimum Qualifications**- Either associates or bachelor's degree from accredited college, or equivalent related work experience- Apparel industry or related field preferred- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication- Strong English language communication (written/verbal)- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills- Time management experience managing multiple tasks is required**Working conditions**- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment- Office with open floor plan- Business casual office attire- Work is performed inside a temperature-controlled office building**Other duties**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job