- Coordinate with Buyers, Production, Design, Planners, Logistics, Accounting, Quality control, Receiving departments, and vendors to ensure production requirements are followed
- Communicate with vendors any revisions or changes to garments expressed by the Merchants
- Assists with the preparation process for the negotiation of product pricing with vendors and management
- Maintain the Time and Action calendar to track the status of each garment
Communicate any changes to existing orders to the Purchase Order department - Work to consistently obtain Pre-Production and Top of Production samples on time
- Compile and upload testing forms, COCD forms, packing instructions, and Certificates of Compliance onto Web PDM
- Maintain a library of best-selling styles, materials, and colors
- Manage the data and files for production matters
- Organize selling, pull reports for Merchants and ensure that all Purchase Order deliveries are made to the appropriate department
- BFA or BA preferred
- Must have at least 1 year of exposure in a specialty retail environment; 1 year of buying experience preferred
- Must possess basic knowledge of production, product development, specifically in the fashion retail industry
- Knowledge of Web PDM preferred
- Must have exceptional organizational skills
- Must be proactive, detail oriented, and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Must possess basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills
The salary range for this position is $22.18 - $25.54 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Forever 21, and its affiliated brands, offers a benefits package, including 401(k) plan, overtime pay, flexible work schedule and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found at https://sparcbenefits.com/Candidate-Benefits-Highlights.