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Coordinator, Production
Global Brands Group
New York, NY, United States
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Coordinator, Production - Women's
Specific Responsibilities
The Product Development Coordinator assembles and coordinates the details of the seasonal product development process and helps a cross-functional team that includes Design, Merchandising and Production, to plan, create and execute product lines.
Strategy & Innovation
• Assist in development of seasonal product strategies for category with Design, Merchandising and Production teams, including trend identification, color palette, concept, category, style, costing and pricing; balance key items/fashion/basics; track costing and retail pricing framework to maximize consumer value; record previous best sellers and application in current, trend-appropriate assortments.
• Review category products as directed to ensure brand cohesiveness.
Operations & Results
• Track and follow-up on Product Development calendar for optimum operational efficiency; partner with Design, Merchandising Production and Sales to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Keep record of departmental, brand, and category production needs to help plan allocation of orders and balance workload among vendors to minimize risk; identify and raise quality and technical issues, where appropriate.
• Attend and take detailed notes at product review meetings, including edits, board review, pre-costing and post-season reviews, and fittings; track checklist of any or all legal requirements, including placement of goods in approved facilities.
• Track and assist with creation of complete Product Profile Sheets; keep record of shipments, proto and sales samples.
Customers & Relationships
• Coordinate and track communication and follow-up with internal and external constituents around the world, including customers, suppliers, vendors and licensors, where applicable; assist with problem solving as needed.
Leadership & Teams
• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.
Skills and Requirements
• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative.
• Creativity, sensibility for merchandising and customer needs.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 - 3 years experience and/or training in merchandising or product development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
GBG USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer