Production Coordinator

Express; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX Retail, LLC, operating the Express brand, seeks a Production Coordinator at Columbus Corporate HQ to execute production strategy from supplier allocation to delivery.

You'll negotiate cost and lead times, manage risk, and work with production/vendor teams to meet milestones and ensure quality across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 3-5 years of experience, manufacturing/sourcing in apparel retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own management of assigned categories by reviewing seasonal allocation with product development and production manager, negotiating time and actions to align with milestone meetings.
• Drive AUC through fabric and garment negotiations, knowledge of product, seasonal volume and vendor partnerships.
• Collaborate with production vendors, factories, mills and suppliers on projecting seasonal volume and managing monthly capacities.
• Problem solve with cross-functional teams for issues during production lifecycle.
• Project, book and manage fabric and trim positions; monitor liabilities and report usage to inventory control.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to influence and drive decision making to meet department goals.
• Support Senior Production Coordinator and Manager to execute Go-To-Market calendars and company initiatives.
• Manage risk and quality control across people, product and process.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Microsoft & Google Suite

Adaptability

Problem solving

Production knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

About PHOENIX

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.

About Express

Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.

About Bonobos

Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 50 Guideshop locations and at www.bonobos.com. Our Guideshops are in-real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice. Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before.

Location Name

Columbus Corporate Headquarters

Responsibilities

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Production Coordinator is responsible for executing the production strategy from supplier allocation through to product delivery. This role will work closely with key partners to execute the product strategy through negotiating best in cost and lead time, and manage risk and opportunity for the area alongside the Production Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own management of assigned categories by reviewing seasonal allocation with product development and production manager, negotiating time and actions to ensure they align with company milestone meetings.
• Drive AUC through fabric and garment negotiations, knowledge of product, seasonal volume and vendor partnerships.
• Work directly with production vendors, factories, mills and suppliers on projecting seasonal volume and managing monthly capacities.
• Problem solve with cross‑functional teams for any issues that occur throughout the production lifecycle.
• Project, book and manage fabric and trim positions. Monitor liability utilizations and report to inventory control on usage.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to influence and drive decision making in order to meet and achieve department goals.
• Support Senior Production Coordinator and Manager to execute the Go‑To‑Market Calendar and company initiatives.
• Manage risk and quality control across multiple channels including people, product and process.
• Use company reporting to analyze data that will provide the cross‑functional team with deliverables.
• Support production leads with projects and company initiatives.
• Ensure agility and fluidity within product category by building and managing read and react scenarios and test calendars.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience, manufacturing/sourcing experience preferably within an apparel retail organization

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of supporting a team environment
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite
• Ability to multi task and have strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt and react to changing work environment
• Sense of urgency with creative problem solving skills
• Knowledge of production and related processes

Closing

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies:

Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third‑party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third‑parties for hires made.