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We are a leading mens streetwear brand looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Production Coordinator to support our growing team, working in our NYC offices. You'll act as the main point of contact for day-to-day vendor operations with the goal of obtaining the best quality, service, and value for products through effective supplier management and negotiations. Additional responsibilities include accurately capturing data in A2000 (our ERP system), optimizing our current processes/tools for efficiency and scalability, and metrics development and reporting. In this position, you'll report to our Vendor Manager. Key Responsibilities: Manage pre-production approval process Monitor and ensure on-time delivery by troubleshooting issues with staff, sourcing channels, and logistics Manage costing process to achieve IMU goal Analyze the sample placement strategy Develop the costing strategy for a department and troubleshoot plan with team Review costing strategy with Merchants and confirm order placement with sourcing channels Create teams and partnerships across functions Lead and manage a Production team for a department Review margin reports regularly and ensure that IMU meets commodity and department goals Responsible for staff hiring, training and employee development Seasonal evaluation of vendor/factory performance Management of expenses within a prescribed limits Keep abreast of market changes, trends, quota, factory and new opportunities Ensure all timelines are met - from sample development through production to shipping Alert management and business associates on high-risk areas, which may impact on production Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors Requirements: At least five years experience in a production environment working in mens urban / street market. Experience with A2000 ERP software a MAJOR plus Computer proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word Knowledgeable with ERP software and EDI systems. Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment Excellent English communication skills - verbal and written. Experience working with vendors in China. Excellent time management/project skills Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands Comfortable and confident in making effective autonomous (and group) decisions in a timely manner Goal oriented: ability to stay focused on creating winning results Knowledge of production: trade regulations, testing protocol, production integrity, production cycle times, fabric and garment construction Have a sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing tasks Ability to demonstrate proactive problems solving skills Ability to influence others through strong negotiating skills Ability to monitor employee performance, to provide feedback, and to develop employees through formal and on-the-job training Ability to create and maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals