Production Co-ordinator

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established fashion apparel business for a Production Co-ordinator to join their growing womenswear team.

Our client is a long-standing, distributor of fashion apparel, supplying leading high street retailers and global e-commerce brands.

Based in Manchester you would be supporting the day-to-day running of the department. Previous knitwear experience is desirable but not essential, as full product training will be provided.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting the management of the critical path from purchase order through to shipment
• Liaising daily with Far East suppliers to monitor production and delivery schedules
• Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate system information
• Chasing production samples, lab dips and approvals to ensure deadlines are met
• Monitoring delivery dates and flagging potential delays to the Senior Merchandiser
• Approving packing lists, checking barcodes and assisting with shipping approvals
• Managing incoming samples, ensuring they are labelled, tracked and distributed efficiently
• Assisting with sales analysis, repeat buys and markdown recommendations
• Preparing samples for customer meetings and photoshoots, and maintaining showroom samples and product trackers
• Working closely with Buying, Design and QC teams to ensure smooth progress through the supply chain

Person Specification:

• Ideally previous experience in a production merchandising assistant role within fashion
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in fashion
• Good Excel and computer skills
• Able to prioritise workload and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, proactive and keen to develop a career in merchandising