New York Seasonal Jobs

POSITION TITLE: Production Coordinator (Knits and Fleece)

REPORTS TO: Production Manager / Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Coordinate information for development of new styles from concept to production via interaction with internal and external cross functional partners and across all International channels.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Product Development

• Partner with Design to drive trends/concepts to executable samples by working with factories

• Work with Design to select fabrics and trims to meet Design aesthetics, price points, and quality needs

• Ensure compliance to T&A calendar and major milestones by working with cross-functional team; elevate issues to Manager/Director as needed

• Gather data and report development ratios to agreed to levels while meeting roadmap needs

• Adhere to sourcing strategy by partnering with Production Director before placing sample request in overseas factories

• Allocate samples and source raw materials from appropriate factories and mills

• Actively participate in key milestone meetings with Design, Production, and Merchants

• Work on alternative solutions so garments meet cost requirements from initial thru final costing; review options with Manager/Director

  Production

• Interface with cross functional team members to ensure approval deadlines are met

• Ensure T&A calendar and Seasonal Milestones are being met and elevate to supervisor as needed, encompassing: PLM deadline, merchant call dates, merchant PO issuance, pattern and graphic art send dates

• Procure, review and assess new cost quotes, analyze history and elevate costing challenges to supervisor for costing options/ negotiations

• Communicate daily with overseas vendors regarding style development, production and delivery information

• Review outstanding issues on Production Status, take action accordingly and elevate to Supervisor as needed

• Work with Buyers/ Planners on garment cost, buys, production planning, liabilities and delivery

• Lead touch base meetings with the following teams: Color, Tech, QA, Testing, Top review, Cross Functional Team Touch Base

• Help to develop and improve tracking and record keeping systems

• Perform other duties as required inclusive of ownership of corporate special orders projects

• Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.

• In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent

• 2-3+ years related experience

• Ability to act as liaison between many departments and possess excellent communication and analytical skills

• Must be detail oriented, computer literate, and able to multitask as well as have a high sense of urgency

• Knitwear experience is a plus

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.