- £30,000 - £35,000
- St Albans
Thriving, creative company, that specialises 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 maximise 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 organisational 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.