Production Coordinator

Location Details

Head Quarters

Postal Code: H7X 4G8

Category: Corporate

Job Type: Permanent

Education: Some College / Certification completed

Career Level: Mid-Level

Who We Are

Hey, we're Ardene! We're the ultimate destination in North America and beyond for head-to-toe apparel, footwear, and accessories - all at the best prices.

We believe that fashion shouldn’t be exclusive or intimidating – it should be celebrated with youthful confidence and fearless enthusiasm. Our journey is ongoing in this new era of retail, as we focus more than ever before on customer experience and sustainable practices.

We also take employee wellbeing and personal growth to heart. Our teams focus on driving initiatives in the area of mental health, diversity & inclusion, engagement and recognition.

Job Description

The Production Coordinator will provide support within the Buying and Production team. The Production Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all direct import orders as well as follow up internally with all development, buying and production team to ensure orders delivered as scheduled.

The Production Coordinator's main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Read & answer all emails
• Cost and negotiate
• Enter and amend purchase orders
• Send out purchase orders (email)
• Review cost increases and deliveries with upper management
• Request and Track confirmation, fit, production samples and approvals
• Packaging approvals / code scanning approvals
• Sample reception
• Follow up:
• All pending (TBC) colors
• Pending artwork
• Pending confirmation samples
• Pending Fit samples
• Delivery
• File all samples received (approved and not approved L / D, S / O etc)
• Communicating issues such as color / material / workmanship / delivery changes to the team
• Must understand our vendor manual

Requirements: WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field;
• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience with a focus on footwear;
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs;
• Strong communication skills;
• English required;
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen ability to multi-task;
• Willingness to take on new challenges;
• Positive, upbeat energy with ability to create fun working environment is a must.

GROW WITH US! We’re pretty proud to say that everything we do starts with our people.

Ardene is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of an individual’s race, ancestry, color, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, family status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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