£30,000 – £34,000 DOEWest LondonWe have an exciting opportunity for a friendly, proactive, and organised individual to join this creative and successful brand as a

Production Coordinator

and become part of their Product team!This creative company designs and develops all its products from scratch, supplying fun, trend-driven items to leading retailers worldwide. As a Production Coordinator, you will ensure products are manufactured by the most suitable factories, using the best possible materials, and meeting all agreed timelines and specifications.This is a really exciting opportunity for someone with a love of product who is looking to work with a great team and a successful global business.Duties for this Production Coordinator position include:Create and maintain critical paths tailored to customer requirements.Liaise with factories and internal teams to ensure all critical path dates are met.Raise purchase orders with factories and suppliers, ensuring all relevant product information and specifications are included.Approve artwork before submission to factories.Review and approve white box samples and components for suitability and quality.Organise and lead pre-production sample review meetings, managing feedback internally and with suppliers, ensuring samples are compliant and improvements are noted for current and future orders.Ensure the technical and sourcing teams are aware of all orders and factory allocations.Work closely with account managers, product developers, and logistics teams to resolve any production issues.Ensure inspections are completed in line with the critical path and any outstanding issues are resolved before shipment.Lead discussions with factories on resolving any issues.Work with the sourcing team and suppliers to find sustainable solutions that meet customer requirements, initiating and driving process improvements to enhance sustainability within the company.Attend trade fairs as necessary.Skills and experience required:Experience in a product development, production, buying, supply chain, or operations role.Experience working with overseas suppliers is an advantage.Working knowledge of production critical paths, including creation and project management.Experience managing critical paths for 50+ SKUs in one season.Good Microsoft Excel skills. Familiarity with Teams, Monday.com, or a Salesforce platform is beneficial.Strong communication skills at all levels, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Fantastic organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.Positive, proactive approach with the ability to build successful relationships across departments.A love of product and a commitment to working with a great team and business.Diversity and Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.

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