Production Coordinator

Our client, a leading apparel retailer, located in Downtown LA is seeking a Production Coordinator for their Accessories department. This is a 1-3 month freelance assignment with the potential to extend. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of order confirmations to factories on all order details § Manage and maintain purchase order accuracy

• Prepare and update confirmed placement sheets for orders confirmed.

• Ensure production matches the production ready samples.

• Report to Technical Services any revisions and updates needed in Tech Packages and Bills of Materials.

• Track and prepare materials/samples for pre-production approvals and monitor to ensure tests are performed.

• Support costing process by creating and distributing packages.

• Assist in trim sourcing and development of care instructions.

• Assist Manager in management of flow.

• Work closely with all vendors and Managers/Associates to ensure adherence to time and action calendars to achieve on-time delivery.

• Arrange fabric inspection, monitor fabric inventory, track liabilities. • Monitor production status.

• Track shipments from vendor to distribution center. • Develop relationships with mentors, peers and all sourcing channels

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years experience in Production/Sourcing/Sample Management

• College degree preferred § Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Detail oriented with strong follow through - able to organize and prioritize multiple projects

• Has a sense of urgency in managing time and while accomplishing tasks

• Demonstrates proactive problem solving skills

• Use basic retail math needed to determine costs, margins and turn.

• Create and maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goal

• Ability to solicit feedback for self-development

• Ability to create effective presentations

• Basic costing and negotiation skills

• Good people management/delegation skills and able to influence others