**Thanks in advance for the interest, but if you do not have a valid work permit please do not apply to this position**
Our client, an importer of lifestyle clothing for men, women and kids, is looking for an experienced Senior Production Coordinator to add to their growing team!
Responsibilities:
- Follow up on all garment production a-z including placing purchase orders. SMS samples from suppliers including creating purchase orders.
- Work closely with design, fit and production manager to ensure the delivery of on time, quality and customer compliant products.
- Maintain flow chart of all samples needed from SMS, Fit and pre-production deadlines; by supporting design, production, and fit team in follow up of approvals and samples.
- Assist in follow up on branded and PL garment production from artwork, fabric, trims, lab dips, trims, packaging, and all necessary details for approval.
- Assist in issuing PO’s for bulk production.
- Properly communicate and effectively send Customer production manual requirements, compliances and regulations to factories.
- Communicate daily with overseas makers (China, Cambodia, Vietnam) to coordinate production process and track delivery status of orders ensuring on schedule delivery.
- Coordinate sourcing of branded and PL programs; sending out information and
detailed tech packs to supply base. - Cost sheet creation and maintenance for price comparison for approval.
- Coordinate garment testing & QC approval process with production manager.
- Follow up on shipment approval, booking confirmation, shipping documents etc.,
- Communication with the traffic department to coordinate timely deliveries.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in apparel industry
- Knowledge of woven, knits and outerwear
- Experience working with any major USA accounts, Costco would be an asset
- Strong computer skills; Momentis System & Microsoft office a must
- Understanding of production cycle & timelines
- Knowledgeable with garment testing and CDA/USA regulations
- Creative problem-solving skills & organized.
- Good team cooperation, team player
- Able to work in a fast past environment