Production and Merchandising Coordinator
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- Follow up with factories regarding prototypes, sales, pre-production, and top-of-production samples;
- Maintain daily communication with fabric mills and overseas; manufacturers to ensure sampling and production timelines are met;
- Use existing templates to prepare bills of materials for manufacturing partners;
- Collaborate with the team to ensure tech packs and fit comments are accurate and complete;
- Assist during fit sessions alongside the product developer and fit technician, noting any required changes;
- Support the product developer with merchandising tasks, trim allocation, and supplier communication;
- Create and update production and sampling tracking charts in Excel on a daily basis;
- Help with cutting and mounting fabric swatches on presentation cards;
- Generate database files and labels;
- Track all sample yardage inquiries and follow up with fabric suppliers;
- Organize current sketches, line sheets, and fabric proposals for both mainline and private label programs.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years experience in apparel production or product development;
- Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment;
- Able to prioritize and re-prioritize work to meet critical deadlines;
- Have great attention to detail and be able to multi-task different responsibilities;
- Strong sense of motivation, highly organized and ability to take initiative;
- Proficiencies with Excel & Outlook are a must;
- Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop is a plus.
Advantages
- Group insurance;
- RRSP.