Apparel Production Coordinator — Fast-Paced Ops

URBN; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Free People, part of URBN, is seeking an Associate Coordinator, Production to support apparel teams across the full product lifecycle—from sourcing and costing to sample development, freight, customs, and final delivery.

You will maintain daily vendor communications, track calendars and WIP, support in SMS, photoshoots, TOP tracking, and daily system updates in Qlik and PLM, ensuring on-time submission and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in Fashion, Retail, Product Development or related field.
• Proficient in data analysis, data input in PLM, Excel, Qlik.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate with internal/external customers.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and ability to drive operational efficiencies.
• Ability to analyze production processes and meet sample deadlines.
• Organized, detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Education: Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Vendor communication with global vendors, fabric mills, and agents to track production, secure sample yardage, and resolve issues.
• Meet seasonal calendar milestones and maintain tracking/WIP reports for development and shipping.
• Support in SMS, Photoshoot, and TOP tracking across all classes.
• Manage on time report for all classes with support of Production team members.
• Support in projects across PD and Production as needed.
• Support daily system updates in Qlik, PLM, and Wip reports.
• Drive mail distribution to coordinators and support intake as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

PLM data entry

Excel

Qlik

Education

Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field

Job description

Free People, part of URBN, is seeking an Associate Coordinator, Production to support apparel teams across the full product lifecycle—from sourcing and costing to sample development, freight, customs, and final delivery.

You will maintain daily vendor communications, track calendars and WIP, support in SMS, photoshoots, TOP tracking, and daily system updates in Qlik and PLM, ensuring on-time submission and accuracy.