Early Talent 2027 Production Coordinator

Kohl's; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's is seeking a hands-on coordinator to drive product development and production for private and exclusive label brands. This role focuses on vendor communication, PO management, and progress tracking to ensure on-time delivery.

Starting Spring 2026, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and be able to travel, lift up to 25 lbs, and proficiently use MS Office and Google Drive. This is a full-time on-site position in Milwaukee, WI.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive Office Suite.
• Ability to travel.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.

Responsibilities

• Own daily email production correspondence with vendors and suppliers.
• Purchase order management and logistics/imports management.
• Monitor production progress via WIP trackers.
• Handle sample requests and track samples through submission, approval, and milestones.
• Update and maintain accuracy in style management system (onePLM/OPA).
• Prepare and contribute to production discussions to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with the K-Link team regarding vendor information accuracy.
• Calendarize and execute agility strategies (Read & React, Replenishment).
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to update on product development progress.
• Assist with meeting setup, teardown and sample management.
• Support team workspace and sample room organization.
• Assist in style handoff and ASHO meetings as needed.
• Support sustainability efforts to meet brand goals.
• Assist in customer review analysis and recaps.
• Other tasks may be assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Travel required

Lifting 25lbs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

In this role you will execute the product development and production for Kohl’s private and exclusive label brands to ensure quality and on-time deliveries.

What You’ll Do

• Own daily email production correspondence with vendors and suppliers
• Purchase order management and logistics/imports management
• Own monitoring production progress via WIP (work in production) trackers
• Manage sample requests and track samples through submission, approval, and milestones
• Update and maintain accuracy in our style management system (onePLM/OPA)
• Prepare and contribute to production discussions and reviews to ensure deadlines are met
• Communicate effectively with the K-Link team regarding vendor information accuracy
• Responsible for calendarizing and execution of agreed upon agility strategies (Read & React, Replenishment)
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to update on product development progress
• Assist with meeting set up, take down and maintenance - focusing on sample and submit management
• Support team workspace and sample room organization
• Assist in style handoff and ASHO meetings as needed
• May assist in sustainability efforts to meet or achieve brand goals
• May assist in customer review analysis and recaps
• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

This full time role will start in the Spring of 2026. Must be graduated to qualify.

Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive Office Suite
• Ability to travel
• Must be able to lift 25lbs

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree