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Production Coordinator - Fashion 1 yr Mat Cover FTC
Bradley StokeSource: WhatJobs
£32,000–£42,000
Production Coordinator – Fashion
Years Maternity FTC
We are looking for an experienced Production Coordinator to join a fast-paced fashion business, supporting the smooth delivery of products across a global supply network.
This is a hands on role requiring strong critical-path management, confident supplier communication and the ability to manage high volumes of orders and data. You will work cross-functionally to ensure production remains on schedule and products are delivered accurately and efficiently
Key responsibilities:
Review, challenge and negotiate production lead times and ex-factory dates where necessary
Build and maintain strong relationships with factories and suppliers across a global supply base
Manage the production critical path, ensuring buying-calendar deadlines are achieved
Monitor factory performance against order specifications, capacity plans and delivery dates
Identify potential delays early and create supplier action plans to protect the intake schedule
Resolve supplier delays, negotiate penalties where appropriate and escalate significant risks with proactive solutions
Work closely with Planning, Sourcing and Quality teams to resolve outstanding production actions
Support the weekly buy process and challenge repeat-order lead times to improve agility
Ratio orders at size level when required to meet order requirements and optimise stock flow
Support the management of supplier contracts, payment terms, debits and discounts
Produce clear reporting updates using Excel and high volumes of production data
Maintain strong relationships with internal departments and ensure clear cross-functional communication
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and operational efficiency
Support wider sourcing, planning and continuous-improvement projects across the business
About you:
Ideally degree educated in Fashion, Supply Chain or a related subject
Approximately six years’ experience within a fashion brand, retailer or supplier
Strong knowledge of fashion production processes, buying cycles and critical-path management
Experience working with a global, multi-category supply base
Confident managing factory performance, delivery risks and production delays
Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and manipulate large volumes of data
Highly organised, commercially aware and solutions focused
Accurate, detail oriented and comfortable working within a fast-paced, evolving environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fashion production professional looking to take ownership of a global supply base and contribute to wider operational and process improvements.
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