• Establish and lead a production function that brings structure, forward planning and accountability to Hommey’s growing product programs
• Own critical paths from development through to ex-factory, setting realistic timelines and communicating changes and risks early
• Manage supplier commitments across fabric, components and finished goods, maintaining a clear view of quantities, value, expected use and payment timing
• Partner with Merchandise Planning to translate changing forecasts into supplier commitments, balance capacity and flexibility, and manage purchase orders through to shipment
• Lead fabric and material planning, factory capacity reviews and production allocation across suppliers
• Build trusted, accountable supplier relationships, following through on agreed lead times, fabric completion, ship dates and trading terms
• Establish consistent quality control standards across suppliers, including testing, samples and inspections scheduled early enough to resolve issues before shipment
• Provide clear reporting on production status, delays, fabric position, quality issues, delivery risks and supplier commitments, with practical recommendations when decisions are needed
• Partner with Design from the start of product development on technical feasibility, sampling, costing and material sourcing, while supporting Design’s creative ownership
• Develop Hommey’s sourcing capability by identifying, assessing and onboarding suppliers, and building a resilient manufacturing network across categories and geographies
• Lead supplier negotiations and improve pricing, minimum order quantities, payment terms and production efficiency, ensuring agreed outcomes are followed through
• Establish factory, product and materials compliance frameworks for the markets Hommey serves and plans to enter
• Build and lead the production and sourcing team, including offshore support, and introduce the systems and processes needed to scale, including a PLM system

ABOUT YOU

• You’re an experienced production, sourcing or manufacturing leader, ideally with experience across homewares, lifestyle, furniture or other product categories
• You understand the end-to-end production lifecycle, from product development and material sourcing through to quality control and shipment
• You’re confident managing critical paths, supplier capacity, material commitments and purchase orders in a changing environment
• You have strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating pricing, minimum order quantities, payment terms and production commitments
• You understand quality assurance, product testing and factory compliance, and can establish standards that work across different suppliers and categories
• You’re comfortable working with forecasts, production data and financial commitments, and can turn them into clear priorities, reporting and recommendations
• You build trusted supplier relationships while holding partners accountable to agreed standards and commitments
• You identify risks early, communicate their business impact clearly and bring forward practical options
• You’re experienced in improving processes, reporting or systems to support a growing function; experience implementing or using a PLM system would be advantageous
• You’re a collaborative leader who can develop a team and work effectively with Design, Merchandise Planning,