Production Coordinator

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.
Responsibilities

• Oversee Daily Production communication with vendors and internal teams
• Manage and communicate all sample approvals in a timely manner
• Communicate daily with overseas offices and vendors to resolve issues and follow-up on production process
• Resolve color, fitting, trim, packing, delivery, and production quality issues
• Manage margin to target, extensive cost negotiation with suppliers, counter sourcing
• Work closely with the Buying team to ensure vision of product is achieved during the sourcing process
• Communicate skills to partnership with product development, merchandising, design, and overseas production
• Manage on time delivery
• Coordinating and communicating any exceptions clearly with manager, the DC, and appropriate partners
• Push vendors for Weekly Production Status Reports
• Build and maintain a strong team relationship with vendors and internal departments
• Collaborate with vendors to execute company's business and production capacity plans, ensuring that company's buying needs are met
• Ensure products are executed pursuant to copyright, global labeling, testing compliance, and sizing laws

Qualifications

• BFA or BA in Fashion Merchandising, Busines, or related field preferred
• Must have 1-3 years of production experience
• Must be proactive and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Must have exceptional organizational skills
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to prioritize and maintain a high level of accuracy doing multiple tasks in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing non-apparel/accessories and other categories; socks, hosiery, hats
• Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

ADDITIONAL DATA
The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00 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 in the Benefits Guide that is available in our Human Resources Department.