Apparel Production Coordinator Job at JOHN ELLIOTT in Los Angeles

Company Description

John Elliott is a modern luxury fashion house located in Los Angeles, California, specializing in designing and producing luxury apparel for men and women, as well as personal accessories and home goods. We engage with customers directly through our website and flagship retail stores, and through global retail partnerships. John Elliott prides itself on exceptional quality, class-leading customer experience, and modern styling.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Production Coordinator reports to the Head of Development to manage a variety of projects, including timeline management, vendor communication, quality control, and cost management.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and execute on purchase orders (samples and bulk production).
• Follow up with vendors on all order details, trim, fabric and sample submission
• Organize and keep track of Pre-production and TOP samples submission & approval
• Order and ship out all finishing trims (main labels, care labels, stickers, etc)
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies that arise with production or delivery
• Monitor T&A calendars and manage WIP reports and alert Production Manager of top priority items requiring immediate attention
• Collaborate with Production Manager to oversee costing and maintain budgets
• Check/measure all TOP sample & random check/measure upon receipt of bulk goods
• Monitor production schedules and work with teams to meet deadlines
• Track, receive, and ship packages
• Manage excess materials inventory and stock fabric programs.

ABOUT YOU

• At least 2-3 years of experience in production and manufacturing
• Working knowledge of garment and textile manufacturing processes
• Understanding of apparel product process from concept through to order delivery from the factory for knits & wovens
• Working knowledge and understanding of forecasting, buy planning, and capacity planning
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills and the ability to obtain information from various systems
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form
• Deadline-oriented, well-organized, and self-starting mindset
• A positive and determined demeanor