Position: Production Coordinator (Denim) 221 Department: Production Reports to: Manager, Production Direct Reports: No FLSA Status: Non-exempt Location: 3880 N Mission Los Angeles, CA 90031 With new owners and strong leadership, Forever 21 is evolving into what can only be described as a well known retail turnaround!
Now owned by SPARC Simon Property Group, and Authentic Brands Group, and led by CEO Daniel Kulle, 2020 was a year of reconstructing the foundation of this popular fashion brand to deliver amazing products that our customers expect to be trendy, relevant and value to them.
We’re implementing new strategic priorities across the company, determined to make Forever 21 a place where top technologists, creatives, and merchandizers will come to make their mark on the future of fast fashion retail with an enhanced commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
We welcome anyone to apply who has big ideas and is willing to roll up their sleeves to make those ideas a reality.
There are no ” Ivory tower” roles at Forever 21.
From the C-Suite to the Brand Associates, we’re making our transformation happen together.
If youre obsessed to serve our customer, if you elevate any team you work on, and if you are passionate about fashion, we want to hear from you!
Job Purpose: Under the direction of the Production Manager & Buying Team, the Production Coordinator will coordinate with vendors and interdepartmental teams facilitate the production process.
Deliverables: Follow-up with vendors to ensure that development and production samples are executed correctly and timely Communicate daily with overseas offices and vendors to track development and production statuses Work with logistics and PO department to update freight cost changes Communicate with logistics and buying team to update delivery dates in a timely manner Coordinate with designers, buyers, and technical designers to ensure all production requirements such as colors, trims, fabric quality, and fit are met Ensure on time delivery of production samples by monitoring Time and Action Calendars Provide the Logistics department with shipping documents, TOP (Top of Production) approvals, and vendor shipping confirmation for prompt delivery Communicate with vendors/factories to ensure letters of credit, payment related documents, production sample delivery, development items, shipping documents, and cost sheets are completed accurately and on-time Review development items with Supervisor or Assistant Manager before sending items to vendors Coordinate with vendors to ensure on time delivery on ECOM/Marketing, Visual, QC, and TOP samples.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications: BFA or BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred Must have at least 2+ years of production experience Bilingual preferred Basic understanding of garment construction as well as technical knowledge of production preferred Basic understanding of fabric types and costing requirements of garments preferred Must be proactive and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines Must have exceptional organizational skills Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel What we Expect Customer Obsession:You know whoyourcustomer is and working in service to them is working in service to our end consumer.
Commitment to Top Talent:You are passionate about working with the best possible people.
You know how to attract them, develop them, and teach others to do the same.
Retail is Detail:The details tell the real story!
You are obsessed with quality product, quality experience, quality regardless of the segment of the company that your role occupies.
Even if you find some details challenging, you know who to ask for backup because what is most important is that your customer has the most excellent experience possible.
Entrepreneurial Spirit:Your work is not just your job, its your passion.
You haveand act onideas about how to make your role, your department, and the company a better place.
You know why you want to be part of building Forever 21s future, are a highly collaborative and resourceful individual who can function at a high level, and are committed to collaborating every day.