An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Coordinator to join a dynamic team at Seed Heritage.
Reporting to the Production Manager, this role will be responsible for the accurate technical development, supplier quotation and handover of new product lines within their specified category. Through building strong supplier relationships, you will ensure that you meet internal deadlines with a focus on delivery and quality.
Please note: This is a Fixed Term Contract of 12 Months
The Role
- Collaborate with Designer on new product styles, discussing components that may impact margin or styling.
- Prepare and distribute supplier tech packs with fabrication swatches, embellishments, and references before quotations.
- Fit and measure original samples, create base size measurements, and complete full size range specifications.
- Conduct cost negotiations with suppliers, focusing on target margins and delivery dates.
- Follow and meet seasonal critical path timeframes and maintain accurate production schedules.
- Communicate regularly with suppliers to ensure timely development and manufacturing.
- Address product delays, shortages, and overages
- Attend weekly production meetings and communicate key discussion points.
- Arrange and document fitting sessions, ensuring garments meet specifications and communicating necessary changes to suppliers.
- Approve fabric testing and shipment samples, ensuring they meet standards.
- Address quality control issues immediately and communicate findings internally.
- On-site role 5-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role with offshore production.
- Experience with both cut and sew and woven products.
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent in Production and/or Quality Control.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, size specifications, and fitting garments.
- Excellent prioritisation and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Must hold a valid working with children check
WHY JOIN THE SEED HERITAGE TEAM?
- Up to 50% off new season Seed Heritage product!
- Generous discounts across all Brandbank Group Brands including Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY.
- Supportive team culture and environment
- Opportunity to work for an iconic Australian retailer
- Employee Referral Program - be rewarded for referring great new people to our team
- Health and Wellness initiatives with access to Employee Assistance Program.
At Seed Heritage, we elevate the everyday. Our collections centre on beautiful design and a modern, Australian point of view.
The Seed Heritage lifestyle is about family, friends, and moments together. Since 2000, our range has expanded to include womenswear, menswear, teen, child, baby and homewares. With more than 200 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Singapore, we now reach a global audience, and our online store ships worldwide.
Across our offering, we focus on quality and a timeless appeal. Seed pieces are made to see you through the seasons, and to last for years. Seed Heritage gives a modern take on the classics, set to inspire and to fit into your life at every stage. We’d love for you to join us.
Click the link below to explore more! https://www.seedheritage.com/careers
About Brandbank Group
Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY.
