Senior Production Coordinator

 

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN001605/JB

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable


SUMMARY:
Leading supplier of Fashion Footwear seeks a driven, organised, and passionate Senior Production Coordinator to join their dynamic Durban based team.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

  • Working alongside Senior Merchandiser to assist with sales and meeting targets.
  • Building strong relationships with buyers, ensuring excellent service and interaction at all times.
  • Taking briefs, sending out costing enquiries, and following up on price negotiations where required.
  • Executing development and test sample make up with suppliers.
  • Ensuring confirmed orders are placed and followed up.
  • Responsible for driving and managing the coordination of orders from confirmation to delivery.
  • Chasing all approvals and samples, processing relevant documentation, and submitting to buyers.
  • Chasing for timeous approval comments and sending clear and accurate comments to factories / suppliers.
  • Proactively assisting suppliers with all queries and assisting with problem solving.
  • Liaising constantly with buyers and assistants and building relationships with them.
  • Liaising constantly with suppliers to ensure accurate communication and milestone tracking.
  • Liaising constantly with Merchandiser(s), designers, QA, to provide feedback and status updates.
  • Proactively following up on all orders to ensure critical milestones are met to ensure timeous delivery.
  • Problem solving and advising Management of any issues that may impact delivery etc.
  • Building strong working relationships with suppliers and customers.
  • Chasing up factories / suppliers and building relationships with them.
  • Reporting to Management on order status, deliveries, sales feedback, etc.
  • Keeping tracking system and progress reports updated. 

Requirements and Competencies

  • Tertiary qualification in fashion/retail management or similar would be an advantage.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in production co-ordinating (imports).
  • Industry experience working and dealing with key SA retailers and buyers.
  • A good understanding of merchandise cycles, the supply chain, and dealing with China.
  • Ability to work with suppliers and manage the production process, deadlines, and delivery.
  • Very strong admin skills and a clear understanding of lead times.
  • Must be organised, structured, and pro-active.
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to handle pressure, problem solve, and make decisions.
  • Must be a committed team player.
  • Computer literate (would be an advantage to have worked on Swift). 

Other Details

  • Vacancy Type: Permanent
  • Reporting To: Management
  • Location: Riverhorse Valley, Durban
  • Hours: 07h30-16h00 (Mon-Thurs) / 07h30-15h00 (Fri)
  • Salary: Market Related


 

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