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Apparel Production Coordinator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at 24 Seven Talent
Title: Apparel Production Coordinator
Company: 24 Seven Talent
Location: Los Angeles, CA
LA based fashion company is seeking a Production Coordinator to join our team.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– Monitor overseas production, mainly in China
– Create, update, and manage vendor purchase orders in AIMS360 from issuance to receipt of goods
– Check customer purchase orders (EDI and non-EDI) against order recaps and provide callouts as necessary
– Compare vendor purchase orders against customer purchase orders, and send updates to the factory
– Provide packing instructions to the factory according to the customer’s requirements
– Manage, order, and ship customers’ price tickets, barcode stickers, and special hangtag as needed.
– Maintain and correct production spreadsheet to ensure merchandise and necessary info, such as tickets/barcode stickers, are delivered on time.
– Create and maintain picture packets for open-to-sell merchandise in excel format
– Manage UPC codes through 3rd party and provide info and UPC stickers to appropriate parties
– Prepare and upload shipping documents for direct shipment customers in conjunction with Logistics Department
– Communicate with Logistics Department, Design Team, and Tech Team on delivery status updates as needed
– Work closely with Design Team and Tech Team to discuss and resolve delivery delays
– Ensure vendor compliance for each customer is followed correctly and all required testing is complete timely
– Communicate daily with HK office and overseas factories to work out production problems and manage factory relationships
– Monitor vendor performance and keep track of all complaints and charge-backs from customers
– Manage and resolve charge-back issues in conjunction with Design Team, Logistics Department, Customer Service, and vendor
– Review all bulk submits received against development submits and present findings – Communicate with vendors on bulk fabric, yarn, trim quality approvals, rejections, and troubleshooting
– Maintain accurate reporting of all outstanding issues.
– Work closely with the Product Development team to ensure fabrics/trims are approved for production and chase into pending lab dips/strike offs/knit downs to ensure on time production delivery
– Track and manage production schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
– Collaborates with vendors to receive and review standard WIP reports weekly to ensure production schedule is on time
– Coordinate daily operations and communicate updates with production teams and vendors
Qualifications include:
– Must be available to work full-time on location in Los Angeles office (no remote work)
– Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in overseas apparel production, sweaters preferred
– Strong understanding of the product development cycle
– Bachelor’s degree is required
– Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), AIMS360 experience is a plus
– Experience in vendor compliance guides and private label customers is a plus
– Familiar with EDI processes
– Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
– Ability to identify risks and resolve challenges in a timely manner
– Good decision making and organization skills to ensure timelines are met
– Detail oriented with strong follow-through and sense of urgency
– Ability to multi-task and shift priorities when needed
– Analytical mindset for tracking progress and performance
– Ability to drop off approval swatches/samples to customers in LA area regularly
Salary $65K- $75K based on experience
