Fashion Apparel / Garments Production Coordinator from System One

Fashion Apparel / Garments Production Coordinator :

Product Development Stage

 - Partner with Design to drive trends/concepts to executable samples by working with factories
 - Work with Design to select fabrics and trims to meet Design aesthetics, price points, and quality needs
 - Ensure compliance to T&A calendar and major milestones by working with cross-functional team; elevate issues to Manager/Director as needed
 - Gather data and report development ratios to agreed to levels while meeting roadmap needs
 - Adhere to sourcing strategy by partnering with Production Director before placing sample request in overseas factories
 - Allocate samples and source raw materials from appropriate factories and mills
 - Actively participate in key milestone meetings with Design, Production, and Merchants
 - Work on alternative solutions so garments meet cost requirements from initial through final costing; review options with Manager/Director

Production Stage

 - Interface with all stakeholders to ensure approval deadlines are met
 - Ensure T&A calendar and Seasonal Milestones are being met and elevate to supervisor as needed, encompassing: PLM deadline, merchant call dates, merchant PO issuance, pattern and graphic art send dates
 - Procure, review and assess new cost quotes, analyze history and elevate costing challenges to supervisor for costing options/ negotiations
 - Communicate daily with overseas vendors regarding style development, production and delivery information
 - Review outstanding issues on Production Status, take action accordingly and elevate to Supervisor as needed
 - Work with Corporate Buyers/Planners on garment cost, buys, production planning, liabilities and delivery
 - Approve main label wording and country of origin information on product labeling
 - Lead touch base meetings with the following teams: Color, Tech, QA, Testing, Top review, Cross Functional Team Touch Base
 - Help to develop and improve tracking and record keeping systems
 - In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent
- Relevant experience in Fashion Apparel / Garments production and manufacturing
- Ability to act as liaison between many departments and possess excellent communication and analytical skills

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