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Express

Women's and men's fashion retailer

Senior Production Coordinator

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeColumbus, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Five to seven years of experience is required, including manufacturing or sourcing experience; apparel retail experience is preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support a team environment are required.
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills are required.
  • The ability to prioritize workload and work independently is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, is required.
  • The ability to multitask and strong organizational skills are required.
  • The ability to adapt and react to a changing work environment is required.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency are required.
  • Knowledge of production and related processes is required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and execute the production strategy from product development and supplier allocation through product delivery.
  • Guide key partners in executing the Express product strategy by negotiating for best cost and lead time.
  • Manage risk and opportunity for the area alongside the Production Manager, and develop team capabilities with the Production Manager.
  • Execute the annual sourcing strategy to the factory level and convey the strategy to internal and external cross-functional partners.
  • Support Design in developing products for each season and ensure development aligns with departmental financial architecture through product knowledge.
  • Allocate, order, and manage development samples for each season in partnership with the Design team.
  • Drive Average Unit Cost (AUC) through fabric and garment negotiations, product knowledge, seasonal volume, and vendor partnerships.
  • Manage the total category by negotiating time-and-action calendars and ensuring accuracy through understanding of the product management lifecycle and seasonal strategies.
  • Work directly with production vendors, factories, mills, and suppliers to project seasonal volume and manage monthly capacities.
  • Problem-solve with cross-functional teams on issues throughout the production lifecycle.
  • Project, book, and manage fabric and trim positions; manage fiscal responsibility for liability utilizations and report usage to inventory control.
  • Influence cross-functional teams in Columbus and New York to drive decisions and achieve department goals.
  • Support the Manager and Director in executing the Go-To-Market Calendar and company initiatives.
  • Manage risk and quality control across multiple channels, including people, products, and processes.
  • Use company reporting to analyze data that will drive profitable growth.
  • Participate in company Go-To-Market milestone meetings, including travel to the New York office and overseas as needed.
  • Build and manage read-and-react scenarios and test calendars to support agility and fluidity within the product category.
  • Support change and maximize the efforts of others through clear goals and objectives.
  • Inspire, motivate, and develop talent; assess and provide regular performance feedback against company goals and values to prepare the team for future opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience within an apparel retail organization is preferred.

About the Company

Express

Women's and men's fashion retailer

Express is a U.S. fashion retailer that offers versatile clothing for young professionals, including women's and men's lines. It originated in 1980 as Limited Express, a Limited Brands shop in Chicago, and grew to hundreds of mall-based stores before becoming an independent public company after its 2010 IPO. Express sells everyday wear—from casual to business-casual outfits—through its physical stores and a growing online channel. Unlike some peers that focus on a single niche, Express expanded into both genders and a broad range of styles, and it has emphasized updating its offerings and online presence to compete in an increasingly digital retail environment. The company aims to help customers build practical, stylish wardrobes suitable for work and social life, with an emphasis on accessible fashion for young professionals across the United States.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Founded
1980

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