Production Coordinator - Ladies Fashion

The Retail Partnership Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established fashion supplier in London is seeking a Production Coordinator / Merchandiser to oversee the production process for ladieswear. The ideal candidate will have excellent Excel and admin skills, along with experience in PLM systems and fabric knowledge. Responsibilities include maintaining production schedules and managing relationships with manufacturers. A proactive team player is preferred for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within production or merchandising role is essential.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to prioritise efficiently and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical path, monitor key production and seasonal dates.
• Overseeing order management from confirmation to delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Monitor production schedules and resolve potential delays.
• Chase production, development, and fit samples.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Admin skills

Fabric knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Proactive approach

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

We are working with a well-established fashion supplier who are seeking a Production Coordinator / Merchandiser to join their team working with ladieswear multiproduct driving the entire production process ensuring designs are produced, manufactured, designed, and delivered in an efficient, high-quality manner.
Based in the London office, you will be working across high street retailers and volume accounts. 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 will include:

• 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
• Monitor production schedules and resolve any potential delays or issues
• Chasing production, development, and fit samples
• Approving bulk fabrics and lab dips
• Provide support in the showroom, ensuring samples are correct and up to date.
• Work closely with Garment Techs, Designers and Production teams, providing full support on critical path updates

Person specification:

• Previous experience within 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