Production Coordinator

Overview

About PHOENIX  PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.  About Express Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.  About Bonobos Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 50 Guideshop locations and at Our Guideshops are in-real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice. Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before.

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Responsibilities

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Responsible for executing the production strategy from supplier allocation through to product delivery. Works closely with key partners to execute the Express product strategy through negotiating best in cost and lead time. Manages risk and opportunity for the area alongside Production Manager. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Owns management of total category by reviewing seasonal allocation with product development and production manager, negotiating time and actions to ensure they align with company milestone meetings
• Drives AUC through fabric and garment negotiations, knowledge of product, seasonal volume and vendor partnerships
• Work directly with production vendors, factories, mills and suppliers on projecting seasonal volume and managing monthly capacities
• Problem solve with cross-functional teams for any issues that occur throughout the production lifecycle
• Project, book and manage fabric and trim positions. Monitor liability utilizations and report to inventory control on usage
• Partner with cross-functional team in Columbus and New York to influence and drive decision making in order to meet and achieve department goals
• Support Senior Production Coordinator and Manager to execute the Go-To-Market Calendar and company initiatives
• Manage risk and quality control across multiple channels including people, product and process
• Use company reporting to analyze data that will provide the cross-functional team with deliverables
• Participate in company Go-To-Market milestone meetings including travel to New York office as well as overseas as needed
• Support production leads with projects and company initiatives
• Ensure agility and fluidity within product category by building and managing read and react scenarios and test calendars

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience, manufacturing/sourcing experience preferably within a apparel retail organization

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of supporting a team environment
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently 
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite
• Ability to multi task and have strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt and react to changing work environment
• Sense of urgency with creative problem solving skills
• Knowledge of production and related processes

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