Production Coordinator Role
yd is one of Australia's leading men's retail apparel brands, committed to embracing confidence and style for our customers.
This 12-month role will cover maternity leave in our dynamic team, bringing high energy and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
* Raise purchase orders and ensure they are accurately processed and recorded.
* Partner with the Product Team throughout the product development process, ensuring smooth handover of complete details and requirements (fabric & trims references, Tech Packs, Critical Path timeline) to suppliers.
* Create Tech Packs detailing complete requirements for fabric & trims, design, block fit, and quality.
* Work closely with the Product & Production teams to coordinate fittings and ensure products meet fit and quality standards.
* Monitor and manage orders throughout the production lifecycle - from sampling stages through to shipment deadlines.
* Negotiate costs with suppliers to achieve target margins.
* Proactively address and resolve any product and production issues to maintain deadlines and quality standards.
* Act as the key point of contact for suppliers, maintaining strong relationships to achieve seamless production.
* Organize documents and samples to provide product tracking transparency.
* Communicate to suppliers Social & Ethical Compliance and Sustainability requirements and validate certificates in accordance with existing policies and procedures.
* Maintain key internal relationships with Product, Production, Planning, Compliance, Sustainability and Logistics teams.
About You
We're looking for a team player with a passion for production and an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience: Ideally, 3-5 years previous experience in production coordination within the retail, apparel, or fashion industry.
* Organizational Skills: Exceptional time management and ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Effectively organize samples and files regularly.
* Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication to effectively liaise and build positive relationships with teams and suppliers.
* Critical Path Knowledge: Familiarity with production timelines and processes, from sampling to delivery. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure supplier meeting requirements.
* Technical Understanding: Basic knowledge of garment construction and fitting processes. Experience in Excel, 3Clicks and Apparel 21 an advantage.
* Team Spirit: A proactive attitude and a collaborative approach to working across departments.
Benefits
We offer:
* Bonus structure
* 60% employee discount on 10 items every month plus discounts across other brands within the group
* Ongoing training and mentoring
* Collaborative, supportive and fun team environment
* Internal career progression and development
We are committed to nurturing an inclusive and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.