Free People Associate Coordinator, Production

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

Role Summary

Free People is looking for an Associate Coordinator, Production to support the apparel teams across the full product lifecycle - from initial sourcing, costing, and sample development through to freight, customs, and final delivery.

Role Responsibilities

• Vendor Communication: Maintain daily communication with global vendors, fabric mills, and agents to track production, secure sample yardage, and resolve issues
• Calendar Deadlines: Meet seasonal calendar milestones and maintain tracking/WIP (Work in Progress) reports for development and shipping
• Tracking: Support in SMS, Photoshoot, and TOP tracking across all classes
• Reporting: Manage on time report for all classes with support of Production team members
• Misc Project: Support in projects across PD and Production as needed
• System Management: Support in daily system updates in Qlik, PLM, and Wip reports
• Mail distribution: Drive mail distribution to coordinators and support submit intake as needed

Role Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in Fashion, Retail, Product Development or a related field.
• Proficient in data analysis, data input in PLM, excel, Qlik etc.
• Ability to work within and across cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Possesses a proactive approach to problem-solving, as well as an understanding of, and ability to, implement operational efficiencies.
• Ability to analyze production process, advise on strategies and achieve sample deadlines.
• Organized, detail oriented, and flexible in order to assist on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Works with a high sense of urgency and integrity, easily and quickly adapts to change, and is motivated by deadlines and new challenges.
• Education: Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field

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The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirementsavingsand much more! Foradditionalinformation visitwww.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.