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American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

Production Coordinator - Women's Knit Tees

American Eagle Outfitters Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Description Title:

Production Coordinator - Women’s Knit Tees

Reports To:

Production Manager - Women’s Knits

Location:

This role will be hybrid, based in our New York Design Office

About American Eagle:

American Eagle is a youth culture brand grounded in denim. Our purpose extends beyond making the best jeans–we embrace self expression, culture, optimism and connection. Through the brand platform Live Your Life, we empower our community to be who they want to be all while wearing the clothes that make them most confident.

Get to Know the Role:

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.

What You’ll Do 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 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

Production

Interface with AEO 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 AEO Buyers/ Planners on garment cost, buys, production planning, liabilities and delivery

Approve main label wording and country of origin information on product labeling

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

What You Bring

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

2‑3+ years related experience; Knits experience is preferred

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

Perks: Why You’ll Love it Here

Generous employee discount

Summer Fridays

Casual dress code

Hybrid schedule

FOMO events (Exciting company‑wide events)

Pay/Benefits Information

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.

Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.

Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part‑time or full‑time / exempt or non‑exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.

AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

About Us American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high‑quality, on‑trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.

AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

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