Production Coordinator - Express

About PHOENIX 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

About Express

Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Launched in 1980, Express has been a part of some of the most important and culture-defining fashion trends. The Express Edit design philosophy ensures that the brand is always ‘of the now’ so people can get dressed for every day and any occasion knowing that Express can help them look the way they want to look and feel the way they want to feel.

The Production Coordinator is responsible for executing the production strategy from supplier allocation through to product delivery. Works closely with key partners to execute the Expressway forward strategy through negotiating best in cost and leadtime. Manages risk and opportunity for the area alongside Production Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Owns management of total category by reviewing seasonal allocation with product development and
  production manager, negotiating time and actions to ensure they align with company milestone meetings.
• Drives AUC through fabric and garment negotiations, knowledge of product, seasonal volume and vendor
  partnerships.
• Work directly with production vendors, factories, mills and suppliers on projecting seasonal volume and
  managing monthly capacities.
• Problem solve with cross-functional teams for any issues that occur throughout the production lifecycle.
• Project, book and manage fabric and trim positions. Monitor liability utilizations and report to inventory
  control on usage.
• Partner with cross-functional team in Columbus and New York to influence and drive decision making in
  order to meet and achieve department goals.
• Support Senior Production Coordinator and Manager to execute the Go-To-Market Calendar and company
  initiatives.
• Manage risk and quality control across multiple channels including people, product and process.
• Use company reporting to analyze data that will provide the cross-functional team with deliverables.
• Participate in company Go-To-Market milestone meetings including travel to New York office as well as
  overseas as needed.
• Support production leads with projects and company initiatives.
• Ensure agility and fluidity within product category by building and managing read and react scenarios and
  test calendars.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience, manufacturing/sourcing experience preferably within a apparel retail
  organization

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of supporting a team environment
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to multi task and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt and react to changing work environment
• Sense of urgency with creative problem solving skills
• Knowledge of production and related processes

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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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