Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: St Albans
Thriving, creative company that specializes in designing and developing products for top global retailers is recruiting for a Product Coordinator to join their product/buying team. This business is seeing impressive year-on-year growth, so it is an exciting time to join! Whether you have a background in product development or experience in retail buying and are looking to transition to the supplier side, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.
As a Product Coordinator, you'll manage the coordination of repeat, refreshed, and made-to-order product lines, working closely with their global suppliers to ensure products are delivered on time and meet all specifications. If you have a passion for product and are eager to work with a dynamic team in a successful international business, this is an exciting opportunity not to be missed.
Key Responsibilities for the Product Coordinator:
* Identify opportunities to improve existing product lines and implement enhancements.
* Create and manage critical paths tailored to both customer and business requirements, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
* Negotiate product costs with suppliers to secure the best prices and maximize profit margins.
* Assist in selecting the most suitable factories for specific product lines.
* Brief design teams on artwork updates and ensure changes are actioned accurately.
* Review and approve final artwork before submission to factories.
* Coordinate, inspect, and approve samples, components, and cutter guides.
* Collaborate with account managers, product developers, and logistics teams to resolve any product-related issues.
* Help identify and implement sustainable solutions that meet customer needs.
* Update and approve product specification sheets, ensuring all product data is accurate and up to date.
* Attend regular production meetings to help maintain consistency across the process.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience in product coordination, production, buying, supply chain, or operations roles.
* Experience working with overseas suppliers and product portals is a distinct advantage.
* Strong knowledge of the production lifecycle, including critical path creation and management.
* Experience managing critical paths for 50+ SKUs in a single season.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
* Positive and proactive approach, with strong relationship-building skills across departments.
* Passion for product development and a commitment to working with a successful and dynamic team.
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