24 Oct
Make It Happen Recruitment
London
Our client creates fun and quirky accessories, clothing and lifestyle products.
Based in North London, the brand is on a rapid growth plan so it's a great time to join the team and be a part of the journey.
We are looking for a passionate and driven Production Coordinator to join our growing production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and successful deliveries to our stores and wholesale customers, whilst managing the product life cycle from order placement through to delivery to warehouse.
The Production part:Raise supplier orders and negotiate delivery dates and incoterms.Accurately update and maintain PO information and shipment schedule on internal worksheets.Proactively follow up orders weekly with factories and chase shipment samples, QC reports and any documents for approval prior to shipment.Book, approve and follow up order inspections with factories.At order placement, work closely with Design team and Wholesale team to review product and packaging requirements to ensure smooth transition into production.Manage customer testing and shipping portals.Establish and maintain close communication with factories to ensure smooth delivery and quality standard of goods.Manage factory compliance (audit reports) and approvals for licensed products.Quality check and measure shipment samples against approved PP samples and specs.Liaise with Merchandising and Design teams for commercial decisions on any quality issues and delivery delays that may arise, levy penalties to factories where required.Keep portals for Licensed products up to date:
uploading production sample imagery and monitor distribution approval.Manage the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal and keep PIF files up to date.Check and approve supplier invoices.Work closely with the Production Admin Assistant, Senior Production Co-Ordinator and Production ManagerAttend regular meetings with Suppliers, Wholesale and Merchandise teams.
Managing the day-to-day Freight function:Manage the weekly air and sea shipping plan.Negotiate monthly and spot rates with forwarders.Monitor and approve supplier bookings and deliveries into a bonded warehouse.Work closely with the Merchandise manager and Wholesale team to make any necessary adjustments to the shipping forecast.Keep internal shipping worksheets and files up to date.Check shipping documents.Investigate delivery discrepancies.Update wholesale customer shipping portals,
liaise with customer DC teams and arrange delivery to final destinations.
Our ideal candidate:Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a busy production roleExperience working with factories/ suppliers based in the Far East would be highly advantageous.Mandarin Chinese language ability is a plus but not essential.Netsuite Experience is a plus but not essentialStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.Proactive with problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.Outstanding communication skills both externally and at all levels internally.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft OfficeWilling to adapt and take on new challenges and driven to continually improve.Enthusiastic, self-confident, and self-motivated.A passion for production.
What's on offer:Salary:
up to 40KProgression and career development at a rapidly growing company.A fun and relaxed office environmentUnlimited Paid Holiday – yes that is correct!Flexi time – start early/finish early or start later/finish laterUp to 50 WFH days a yearRegular company social events.Wine Time every Friday afternoon