Production Coordinator

About the Company: We are looking for a Production Coordinator to join our growing Production Team to secure timely and successful delivery to our wholesale partners. You will be managing the product life cycle from order placement through to delivery into our customers.Responsibilities: Negotiate delivery dates with factories, and coordinate raising POs to them.Establish and maintain a close communication with suppliers to ensure smooth delivery and quality standard of goods.Accurately update and maintain PO information and shipment schedule.At order placement, work closely with Account Managers and Design team to review PP sample comments and packaging requirements to ensure smooth transition into production.An understanding of each customer's supplier manual and ensure compliance working with our suppliers.Track and update the shipping schedule and cross check packing lists against scheduled shipments.Liaise with wholesale teams for commercial decisions on any quality issues and delivery delays that may arise, levy penalties to factories where required.Proactively follow up orders weekly with factories and chase shipment samples, QC reports and any documents for approval prior to shipment.Quality check and measure the shipment samples against approved PP samples and specs. What we need from you: Minimum 5 years' experience in working in a busy product based production role.Experience working with factories/ suppliers based in the Far East and India would be highly advantageous.Mandarin Chinese language ability a plus but not essential.Understanding of QC and experience working with 3rd party testing houses.Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.Proactive with problem solving skills and strong attention to detail.Outstanding communication skills both externally and at all levels internally.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular, Excel.Willing to adapt and take on new challenges and driven to continually improve.Enthusiastic, self-confident and self-motivated.A passion for production. About the Role: This is a role within manufacturing and product development, NOT media production.What we can offer you: A platform to progress your career working with some of the biggest retailers in the world!Up to 50 Work from Home Days a year.Unlimited Paid holiday!Enhanced Maternity payFlexi Time - start early/finish early or start late/finish lateLots of company socials.A fun and happy working culture - just check out our TikTok!