Freelance Senior Production Coordinator - 411464

Job Description

Client Overview

We are looking to hire a Freelance Senior Production Coordinator to join our client, a leading American lifestyle and apparel retailer known for their trend-driven collections, iconic casualwear, and versatile everyday essentials. With a strong presence in the fashion industry, this brand brings together style, comfort, and quality across a wide range of clothing. Be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team where production, product development, and merchandising come together to bring the latest styles from concept to consumer.\n
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Salary/Hourly Rate

$35/hr - $40/hr\n
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Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Freelance Senior Production Coordinator for an immediate 3+ month assignment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced apparel production professional to work with a well-established retail brand, managing production timelines, costing, purchase orders, and overseas vendor relationships. Working closely with cross-functional teams and international manufacturing partners, you will help drive seasonal production from initial planning through final delivery. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive, with experience managing men's apparel production, particularly casualwear, fleece, knits, sweatshirts, or similar apparel categories.\n
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Responsibilities Of The Freelance Senior Production Coordinator

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• Manage production calendars, seasonal milestones, purchase orders, and delivery timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
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• Communicate daily with overseas factories and vendors regarding production status, product development, capacity, and deliveries.
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• Review cost quotes, analyze historical pricing, identify cost-saving opportunities, and escalate costing challenges as needed.
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• Partner with Buyers, Planners, Merchandising, and Product Development teams on garment costing, production planning, buys, and delivery schedules.
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• Maintain accurate production tracking systems, booking calendars, and purchase order information within PLM.
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• Monitor production status reports, resolve outstanding issues, and proactively communicate potential delays or risks.
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• Coordinate product labeling approvals, including main label wording and country-of-origin information.
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• Lead cross-functional meetings to review progress, align on priorities, and keep seasonal milestones on schedule.
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• Support seasonal costing initiatives, margin goals, factory capacity planning, and production allocation strategies.
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• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external manufacturing partners while helping improve tracking and reporting processes.

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Required Experience/Skills For The Freelance Senior Production Coordinator

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• 4 - 6 years of apparel production experience, ideally within a retail or fashion brand environment.
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• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
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• Experience communicating with overseas factories, vendors, and manufacturing partners.
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• Knowledge of production calendars, purchase orders, costing, vendor management, and delivery tracking.
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• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
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• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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• Proactive approach to identifying production challenges and communicating solutions.

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Preferred Experience/Skills For The Freelance Senior Production Coordinator

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• Experience with men's apparel, particularly fleece, knits, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, or casualwear.
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• Familiarity with PLM systems, particularly Bamboo Rose.
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• Experience with seasonal costing, IMU goals, factory capacity planning, and production allocation.
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• Background working with cross-functional teams in a large apparel or retail organization.

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Education Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is preferred.
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• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

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Benefits

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• Opportunity to work with a well-established, nationally recognized apparel retailer.
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• Hybrid flexibility with at least three days per week in the NYC office.
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• Collaborative, cross-functional environment with exposure to large-scale apparel production.
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• Freelance assignment expected to last 3+ months, with an immediate start.
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• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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