What are the responsibilities and job description for the URBN Production Coordinator position at URBN?
Title
Production Coordinator
Reports to
Production Manager
Supervises
NA
Responsibilities
- Manage the production time and action (T&A) for outstanding development as needed for successful on-time product delivery. Manage the order placement process, insuring target place dates align with business strategies, and that best possible deliveries are regularly met.
- Build key relationships between stakeholders to create an environment that drives speed to market initiatives, improves efficiency, and reduces weeks of supply. Proactively collaborate with internal partners to meet goals.
- Review, maintain and analyze all factory and brand reports highlighting areas of opportunity for improvements both internally and externally.
- Manage TOP process/standards including status of vendors with regards to the release shipments prior to TOP approval and make recommendations accordingly.
- Manage QA process/standards in conjunction with the DC with regards to the release of shipments and make recommendations accordingly.
- Manage Shipping Compliance results in conjunction with the DC to ensure suppliers are following required procedures as detailed in the Routing Guides and train suppliers further that do not meet the requirement consistently.
- Shipping Report – review the weekly shipping report to ensure all POs are on time.
- Reorders- assist team with monthly reorders to ensure timely confirmation and issue of purchase orders
- Communicate with Transportation Department to ensure efficient movement of goods, on time delivery is met & customs compliance is met.
- Line Review- Facilitate monthly line review meeting with Compliance.
- Packages – assist Design Coordinator and team with outgoing and incoming packages
- Daily communication with overseas vendors and internal cross functional team members
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive sourcing experience within complex, fast pace apparel environment. Specialty retail and/or direct to consumer experience is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Problem solving & trouble shooting skills that allow for a proactive approach to the business
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to communicate with large group
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
Location
Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA
Travel
NA
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