POSITION TITLE:  Sr. Production Coordinator – Men’s & Women’s Sweaters

REPORTS TO:   Production Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinate information for development of new styles from concept to production via interaction with internal and external cross functional partners

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interface with AEO cross functional team members to ensure approval deadlines are met. Ensure T&A calendar and Seasonal Milestones are being met and elevate to supervisor as needed, encompassing: PLM deadline, merchant call dates, merchant PO issuance, pattern and art send dates, sample deliveries Procure, review and assess new cost quotes, analyze history and elevate costing challenges to supervisor for costing options/ negotiations.  Communicate daily with overseas vendors regarding style development, production and delivery information.  Review outstanding issues on Production Status, take action accordingly and elevate to Supervisor as needed. Work with Buyers/ Planners on garment cost, buys, production planning, liabilities and delivery.  Lead touch base meetings with the following teams: Color, Tech, QA, Testing, Top review, Cross Functional Team Touch Base.  Help to develop and improve tracking and record keeping systems. Perform other duties as required inclusive of ownership of corporate special orders projects. Manage external partners’ relationships by communicating and partnering with them on: Seasonal allocation strategy; production, product or costing challenges, initiatives or issues; factory loading / capacity planning. Manage internal partners’ relationships by communicating and partnering with them on: seasonal IMU goals, volume, air budget and trigger strategy; seasonal allocation strategy and booking calendar; costing and TNA challenges as well as production or product issues.  Own seasonal costing activities encompassing: Securing and communicating IMU goals to team; reviewing and analyzing costs identifying opportunities for improvement and taking action based on IMU results; elevating costing issues to supervisor and executing to direction; communicating IMU results to cross functional partners; confirming costing at style level. Review escalated PSR issues and determine action steps which may include reaching out to Vendor / Agent to work on solutions and / or escalating to supervisor. PLM release, package send out and tracking Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business. In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs.  Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent 4-6 years related experience in Apparel; Sweaters experience required Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, and project management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting Ability to act as liaison between many departments; excellent communication and analytic skills Must be detail oriented, computer literate and able to handle multiple tasks at once Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office as well as remote work from home

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location. Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits. Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.  For additional information, please click here. AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.