Production Coordinator (Apparel - Sweaters/Cut & Sew Knits/Woven)
LA based fashion company is seeking a Production Coordinator to join our team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor overseas production, mainly in China
- Create, update, and manage vendor purchase orders in AIMS360 from issuance to receipt of goods
- Check customer purchase orders (EDI and non-EDI) against order recaps and provide callouts as necessary
- Compare vendor purchase orders against customer purchase orders, and send updates to the factory
- Provide packing instructions to the factory according to the customer’s requirements
- Manage, order, and ship customers’ price tickets, barcode stickers, and special hangtag as needed.
- Maintain and correct production spreadsheet to ensure merchandise and necessary info, such as tickets/barcode stickers, are delivered on time.
- Create and maintain picture packets for open-to-sell merchandise in excel format
- Manage Belldini UPC codes through 3rd party and provide info and UPC stickers to appropriate parties
- Prepare and upload shipping documents for direct shipment customers in conjunction with Logistics Department
- Communicate with Logistics Department, Design Team, and Tech Team on delivery status updates as needed
- Work closely with Design Team and Tech Team to discuss and resolve delivery delays
- Ensure vendor compliance for each customer is followed correctly and all required testing is complete timely
- Communicate daily with HK office and overseas factories to work out production problems and manage factory relationships
- Monitor vendor performance and keep track of all complaints and charge-backs from customers
- Manage and resolve charge-back issues in conjunction with Design Team, Logistics Department, Customer Service, and vendor
- Review all bulk submits received against development submits and present findings
- Communicate with vendors on bulk fabric, yarn, trim quality approvals, rejections, and troubleshooting
- Maintain accurate reporting of all outstanding issues.
- Work closely with the Product Development team to ensure fabrics/trims are approved for production and chase into pending lab dips/strike offs/knit downs to ensure on time production delivery
- Track and manage production schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
- Collaborates with vendors to receive and review standard WIP reports weekly to ensure production schedule is on time
- Coordinate daily operations and communicate updates with production teams and vendors
Qualifications include:
- Must be available to work full-time on location in Los Angeles office (no remote work)
- Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in overseas apparel production, sweaters preferred
- Strong understanding of the product development cycle
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), AIMS360 experience is a plus
- Experience in vendor compliance guides and private label customers is a plus
- Familiar with EDI processes
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify risks and resolve challenges in a timely manner
- Good decision making and organization skills to ensure timelines are met
- Detail oriented with strong follow-through and sense of urgency
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities when needed
- Analytical mindset for tracking progress and performance
- Ability to drop off approval swatches/samples to customers in LA area regularly
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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