Product Development & Production Coordinator-Women's

Tommy Bahama; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 73,068,000 - 109,459,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with generous matching

Generous paid time off

50% discount at restaurants and retail

Job summary

Tommy Bahama is seeking a Product Development and Production Coordinator to support the lifecycle of product development and guide products through bulk production while upholding the brand's high-quality standards.

You will manage development data, sample tracking, tech pack accuracy, and vendor communications, partnering with Design, Merchandising, Planning, Finance and Vendors to drive on-time launches and profitability.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in fashion design, business or another related field.
• Typically 4 years in retail with product development, sourcing or production experience.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel, and knowledge of PLM systems (Flex PLM, Blue Cherry).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update development WIP reports to track mocks, trims, embroideries and washes.
• Track samples from initial to salesman sample stages with Design and Samples teams.
• Review and proof tech packs, issue tech packs to vendors, and support costing activities.
• Update Flex PLM data with sourcing and vendor allocations, milestones and attributes.
• Coordinate pre-production approvals for fabrics, trims, embroideries, washes and shade lots.
• Manage vendor communications and ensure alignment across internal teams.
• Coordinate pre-production and production post-launch to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Create and track production WIPs, review QC and fabric/trim approvals on schedule.
• Schedule inspections, resolve production issues, and validate lead times with vendors.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

4-year degree in fashion design, business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Flex PLM

Blue Cherry

Job description

Product Development and Production Coordinator

For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off. Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity. 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations. Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!

The Product Development and Production Coordinator, under the direction of the Manager, Sourcing and Production, is responsible for supporting the lifecycle of product development and helping manage products through bulk production for assigned product categories, ensuring on-time execution, and Tommy Bahama’s high-quality standards. This role is responsible for managing development data, sample tracking, tech pack accuracy, production approvals/WIPs, vendor communications and system updates. This position partners cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Fabric Development, Merchandising, Planning, Finance, and Vendors, to develop product, manage timelines, and drive efforts that support brand and financial goals.

Product Development Support

• Maintain and update development WIP reports across multiple seasons to track requests, submits, and approvals for mocks, trims, embroideries, and washes.
• Track and distribute samples from initial through salesman sample stages; coordinate with Design, Technical Design, and Samples teams.
• Review and proof tech packs for accuracy; assist in generating and issuing tech packs to vendors.
• Support costing activities by tracking seasonal development costs, updating cost sheets, and communicating samples costs and HTS codes.
• Update and maintain Flex PLM with sourcing and vendor allocation data, milestone updates, and product attributes.
• Support and monitor approval of all development submissions and oversee and approve all pre-production submissions including fabric, trims, embroideries, washes, drums, and shade lots.
• Field non-technical vendor and supplier inquiries, ensuring alignment between internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data within PLM and sourcing systems to support milestone and line launch deliverables.

Production Management

• Coordinate the pre-production and production process post–Brand Launch to ensure timely delivery and adherence to Tommy Bahama quality standards.
• Create and track production WIPs to ensure all approvals (fabric, trim, garment, and QC) are completed on schedule.
• Track delivery timelines and communicate delays or issues to internal partners.
• Review testing reports and coordinate with QC to ensure compliance before bulk production begins.
• Schedule and review inspection reports and resolve production issues.
• Manage booking timelines for carryover styles and validate vendor lead times.
• Approve bulk price tickets, UPC codes, labels, hangtags, and packaging materials.

Vendor Management

• Serve as a primary liaison between garment vendors, material suppliers, and internal teams for all production-related communication.
• Conduct regular vendor meetings and conference calls to discuss capacity, timelines, quality, and performance.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to drive efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement and Collaboration

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline operations, reduce costs, and maximize profitability.
• Perform other projects and duties as needed to support overall business objectives.
• Support category managers and managers on special projects and cross functional initiatives.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

• 4-year degree in fashion design, business or another related field.
• Generally, 4 years of experience in retail with focused experience in product development, sourcing or production related positions.
• General understanding of product development, product costs, production lead times.
• Strong MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent math skills.
• Flex PLM experience preferred.
• Blue Cherry experience preferred.
• Production planning, forecasting, knowledge of the production process, lead-times, garment construction.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence decisions with cross-functional teams.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work proactively and problem solve.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good judgement and decision-making ability.
• Strong product knowledge in apparel/retail industry.
• Ability to multitask and work in high pace environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay Range: $25.50 to $38.20/hour

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Tommy Bahama participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.

Aloha! At Tommy Bahama, paradise is our business. Focused on exceptional guest service, upscale products and delicious food and drinks, our tropically inspired lifestyle inspires the world to relax. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, eCommerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. There are countless opportunities to contribute to our continued success — if you'd like to help us "Live the Island Life," we'd like to hear from you.