Production Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Production Coordinator to support purchasing and production operations for a retail organization in Carson, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys keeping timelines, orders, and product details aligned across multiple teams. The person in this role will help drive smooth execution from order placement through delivery while providing accurate reporting and operational support.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee purchase orders from creation through completion, ensuring each order is entered accurately and followed through the full production cycle.

• Track production calendars and share timely status updates so internal partners remain informed on delivery expectations and milestone progress.

• Work closely with vendors, factories, freight partners, and internal departments to keep production and shipments moving according to schedule.

• Maintain line planning documents and monitor key deadlines tied to seasonal product releases and launch readiness.

• Prepare and update work-in-progress reporting along with other production summaries used to support business decisions.

• Review and maintain system records related to products, inventory, and production activity to ensure data integrity.

• Compile weekly sales and operational reports, providing analysis that helps management evaluate performance and planning needs.

• Support invoicing, inventory balancing, and order follow-up while addressing exceptions, delays, or discrepancies that affect execution.

• Identify workflow inefficiencies and contribute ideas that improve coordination, accuracy, and overall operational performance.

• At least 2 years of experience in production coordination, purchasing, supply chain, planning, operations, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external partners.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills for tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with purchase orders, purchasing processes, and material coordination.
• Comfort supporting cross-functional production activities within retail, apparel, footwear, or consumer products environments.