Production Coordinator - Fashion Brands

The Retail Partnership Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion business is seeking a Production Coordinator / Merchandiser to join their London team. The ideal candidate will manage the production process for womenswear and menswear, ensure product quality, and possess excellent Excel skills and fabric knowledge. This role demands a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within fashion production / merchandising role.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Able to prioritise efficiently and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining critical path, monitoring, and managing key production and seasonal dates.
• Oversee order management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Experience with PLM systems

Team player

Job description

Overview

We are working with a well-established fashion business who are seeking a Production Coordinator / Merchandiser to join their team working with womenswear & menswear multiproduct driving the entire production process ensuring designs are produced, manufactured, designed, and delivered in an efficient, high-quality manner.

Based in the London studio 5 days week, you will be working across multiple high street & higher end brands. You will have excellent Excel / admin skills and experience with PLM systems, as well as strong fabric knowledge, and must have passion and drive to support the wider teams. They are looking for a friendly, team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment!

Main responsibilities

• Maintaining critical path, monitoring, and managing key production and seasonal dates
• Oversee order management, from confirmation to delivery, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers to ensure smooth operations
• Chasing production, development, and fit samples
• Manage fabric, trim, and lab-dip submissions, ensuring decisions are made within agreed timelines
• Anticipate and flag potential issues, collaborating with the Head of Production to resolve challenges quickly
• Work closely with Garment Techs, Designers and Production teams, providing full support on critical path updates

Person specification

• Previous experience within fashion production / merchandising role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A keen eye for detail with proficiency in Excel and experience with PLM systems
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Able to prioritise efficiently and work to deadlines
• A proactive and results-oriented approach