Coordinator / Account Manager (Fashion/Clothing)

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Coordinator / Account Manager to join a dynamic and vibey clothing company based in Mount Edgecombe, Durban.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving and managing the coordination of all approvals and processes - during development and order confirmation, leading up to and during production, and through to delivery.
• Working closely with design and QA team on new enquiries and development.
• Obtaining and negotiating pricing for costings.
• Arranging and chasing all approvals - lab dyes, strike offs, trims, labels, etc.
• Arranging and chasing all samples - fits, pp, advertising, and bulk samples, etc.
• Attend fit sessions (with QA team) to assess Fit and PP samples.
• Ensure timeous communication to suppliers of all fit/pp comments.
• Assisting suppliers with all queries during the development, sampling, production, and shipping stages.
• Acting as the liaison between suppliers and in-house team, to ensure smooth workflow for all orders.
• Liaising constantly with suppliers to ensure accurate communication and milestone tracking.
• Liaising constantly with designers, QA, and Management to provide feedback and status updates.
• Problem solving and advising Management of any issues that may impact delivery etc.
• Working closely with design and QA team to ensure smooth workflow for all orders.
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and customers.

Requirements and Competencies

• Relevant diploma/degree in fashion/clothing would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in clothing, dealing with overseas suppliers (imports) and SA retailers.
• Experience dealing with brands would be advantageous.
• Must have excellent coordinating experience.
• Must be organised, structured, and pro-active.
• Ability to implement and follow effective milestone tracking procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem solving and out the box thinking.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• A team player and collaborative leader.

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