Sr Production Coordinator

Express; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Express is seeking a Production Planner/Sourcing Lead at its Columbus Corporate Headquarters. You will coordinate the production strategy, guide cross-functional teams, and negotiate with factories to optimize cost and lead times across seasonal product lines.

You will work closely with Design, Production Manager, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and budget targets. This role requires strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing/sourcing, preferably in apparel retail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute production strategy from development to supplier allocation and delivery.
• Guide partners to execute Express product strategy with cost and lead time in mind.
• Allocate and manage development samples with Design for each season.
• Negotiate fabric, trims, and costs to optimize AUC and lead times.
• Manage calendars and lifecycle of product management across seasons.
• Collaborate with factories, mills, and vendors on volume and capacity planning.
• Provide regular performance feedback and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Clear communication

Negotiation

Prioritization

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Problem solving

Production knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

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

Responsible for coordinating and executing the production strategy from product development to supplier allocation through to product delivery. Guides key partners to execute the Express product strategy through negotiating best in cost and lead time. Manages risk and opportunity for the area alongside the Production Manager and is responsible for developing team capabilities along with the Production Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute annual sourcing strategy to the factory level. Conveys strategy to internal and external cross-functional partners
• Supports Design in executing product development of style for each season. Guides to ensure development is in line with departmental financial architecture through knowledge of the product.
• Allocate, order, and manage development samples for each season in partnership with the Design team
• Drives Average Unit Cost (AUC) through fabric and garment negotiations, knowledge of the product, seasonal volume, and vendor partnerships
• Owns management of total category by negotiating time and action calendars / ensure accuracy through a clear understanding of product management lifecycle and seasonal strategies
• Works 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. Manage fiscal responsibility for liability utilizations and report to inventory control on usage
• Influences cross-functional teams in Columbus and New York to drive decision-making in order to meet and achieve department goals.
• Supports the Manager and Director in executing the Go-To-Market Calendar and company initiatives
• Manages risk and quality control across multiple channels, including people, products, and processes
• Uses company reporting to analyze data that will drive profitable growth
• Participate in company Go-To-Market milestone meetings, including travel to the New York office as well as overseas as needed
• Ensure agility and fluidity within the product category by building and managing read and react scenarios and test calendars
• Support change and maximize the efforts of others through clear goals and objectives
• Inspire, motivate and develop talent. Assess and provide regular performance feedback against company goals and values, to prepare themselves and team for "ne xt."

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: 5-7 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 Office: Outlook, Word, Excel
• 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

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.