Dance & Marvel is a leader in women’s contemporary fashion with world-wide influence.
We are currently seeking an experienced production coordinator with specific experience in ladies/women’s apparel.Duties: Continuously evaluate marketplace to identify and report on applicability of key trends in manufacturing, fabrications and construction; identify significant innovations and share with supervisors in Production and partners in Merchandising and Design on regular basis; maintain archive of materials, hardware, etc.
for productionCreate approved vendor matrix, with costing and production capacity portfolioAssist in negotiations on pricing to ensure profitability; enter final buys; track production from first samples to final deliveries; advise Management of non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors; coordinate customs classification coordination with ImportsPartner with Merchandising, Design and Sales to develop product, ensure correct execution of products and attain agreed-upon margin goals, in context of larger assortment and cost structure; set and articulate expectations and ensure timely delivery according to development calendarFollow and enforce production standards and cohesiveness of brand, where appropriate, across categories and vendors; attend all fits and work closely with the Production team to ensure on-time approvals; execute quality controlinitiatives, including QA analysis and solutions; adhere to and enforce production standards setTroubleshoot quality and technical issues with factories, mills, vendors and team(s); execute efforts in special garment development and enhancements and modifications to designs and materials, including line and discount/derivative products, in order to maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goalsAdvise management on capacity planning and performance management by sourcing office, region, country and vendor; contribute accurate information for costing models; advise management on commitments to raw materials, where appropriate; allocate production across vendors and reserve production spacePartner with customers, Sales, and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteriaCoordinate interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendorsPerform special projects as assignedTravel to factories and trade shows, where appropriateRequirements & Skills: 4-5 years of relevant experience in apparel productionSuperior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team orientedAbility to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulousCreativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/designKnowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniquesAssociates Degree (or higher) preferredProficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac/PC computersJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayWork Location: One location