Production Coordinator - Apparel

Overview

Forever 21 is a fashion industry leader making the latest trends accessible to all while inspiring unique style and confidence. With a renewed focus on the customer experience, the brand offers high style designs and fashion basics with compelling values and a dynamic store environment. While driving innovation across e-commerce and digital to expand access and convenience, the brand continues to strengthen its positioning as today’s preferred destination for the fashionable consumer. Forever 21 is located in more than 540 locations globally and online, and we’re seeking passionate and creative people to join our Forever family.

The Production Coordinator will coordinate the day-to-day production operations of the department, carrying out supervisory responsibilities such as organizing, planning, and completing work as assigned by management.

• 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.

• 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

ADDITIONAL DATA 

The salary range for this position is $24.30 - $26.52 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.