Production Coordinator - Apparel & Sweaters

We are looking for a Freelance Production Coordinator - Apparel and Sweaters for a top fashion company in New York, NY! You will coordinate information for development of new styles from concept to production via interaction with internal and external cross functional partners and across all International channels. You will monitor production of adopted styles through daily PLM maintenance and google sheets WIP monitoring.

Responsibilities:

• Product Development
• Partner with Design to drive trends/concepts to executable samples by working with factories. Send out development inspiration packages including wash, trim, fabric both digitally and physically in the office.
• Manage record keeping of packages dispatched to external business partners.
• Ensure compliance to T&A calendar and major milestones by working with cross-functional team; elevate issues to Coordinator/Director as needed
• Gather data and report development ratios to agreed to levels
• Adhere to sourcing strategy by partnering with Production
• Coordinator/Director before placing sample yardage and sample request with overseas factories. Release tech packs to factories via PLM.
• Manage record keeping of tech pack send out and allocation on a seasonal basis.
• Actively participate in key milestone meetings with Design, Production, and Merchants
• Track packages through UPS/FEDEX/DHL. Receive, log and distribute packages to cross functional team partners.
• Send out digital patterns and graphic AW through google drive to external partners.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Interface with company cross functional team members 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, save and organize new cost quotes in preparation for review by Coordinator and Director.
• 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 company merchants on garment cost, buys, production planning, liabilities and delivery
• Help to develop and improve tracking and record keeping systems
• Perform other duties as required inclusive of ownership of corporate special orders projects
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office on a weekly basis.
• 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, approvals, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent
• 2-4 years production/product development experience
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments and possess excellent communication and analytical skills
• Must be detail oriented, possess keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills, computer literate, and able to multitask as well as have a high sense of urgency.
• Experience in digital PLM systems, Google Drive, and Gmail is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office several days a week (based on the needs of the business or big milestone week) with occasional remote work from home
  
  
  

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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