Production Coordinator - Offline Active

POSITION TITLE: Production Coordinator REPORTS TO: Senior Production Manager POSITION SUMMARY: 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Product Development * Partner with Design to drive trends/concepts to executable samples by working with factories * Ensure compliance to T&A calendar and major milestones by working with cross-functional team; elevate issues to Manager/Director as needed * Gather data and report development ratios agreed to levels while meeting roadmap needs * Adhere to sourcing strategy by partnering with Production Director before placing sample request in overseas factories * 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/Director * Facilitate trim development process w/ design and HKO * Open packages, check-in and review samples, and pass samples to design team * Production * Work 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 * Responsible to review and assess all costs, analyze costing history, propose cost engineering options and negotiate costs with vendors to achieve IMU goals * Review Shipping notifications and communicate with merchants partners for approval and updates * 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 merchandisers on garment cost, buys, production planning, liabilities and delivery * Lead touch base meetings with the following teams: QA, Testing, Cross Functional Team Touch Base * Help to develop and improve tracking and record keeping systems * Manage monthly TNA Calendar and call dates for basic styles * 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 QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent * 2-3+ years related experience * Ability to act as liaison between many departments and possess excellent communication and analytical skills * Must be detail oriented, computer literate, able to multitask, have a high sense of urgency & thrive in a fast paced environment with lots of changes * Knowledge of gmail and google sheets is preferred 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.

Created: 2025-02-26