Production Coordinator / Merchandiser

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

Job summary

A leading fashion business is seeking a Production Coordinator / Merchandiser to join their London studio. The role involves managing the production process of womenswear and menswear, maintaining relationships with manufacturers, and ensuring timely delivery of products. Ideal candidates should have experience in fashion production, excellent Excel skills, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within fashion production or merchandising role is essential.
• Experience with PLM systems and strong fabric knowledge.
• Able to prioritize efficiently and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical path, monitoring, and managing key production dates.
• Oversee order management from confirmation to delivery.
• Manage fabric, trim, and lab-dip submissions within timelines.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

PLM systems

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!

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