Vendor Production Coordinator

Role Overview

The Production / Vendor Coordinator supports the end‑to‑end production process for apparel collections, focusing on Mitchell & Ness, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, and effective communication with vendors and internal teams.

• Oversee SMU packages and ISEPs for Mitchell & Ness ranges
• Review, validate, and place purchase orders with vendors in alignment with demand forecasts and production schedules
• Ensure PO accuracy including pricing, quantities, specifications, and delivery timelines
• Monitor PO confirmations, resolve discrepancies, and report fulfillment percent to the wider business
• Maintain clear documentation, system updates, and reporting for all PO activity

• Manage critical path for SMUs and provide SLT weekly updates on status
• Assist in managing the critical path from order placement through to final delivery
• Track production timelines and proactively identify and resolve delays
• Maintain accurate production records, including purchase orders, tech packs, and shipping documents
• Support sample development and approvals (fit, lab dips, trims, etc.)

• Communicate daily with vendors and factories to monitor production status
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Ensure vendors adhere to agreed timelines, quality standards, and compliance requirements
• Support onboarding of new vendors where required

• Produce regular analytical reports on vendor performance, production status, and cost metrics
• Support data‑driven decision‑making across sourcing and supply‑chain teams
• Support implementation automation and operational best practices

• Coordinate with logistics teams on shipments, delivery schedules, and documentation
• Track shipments and update stakeholders on delivery status
• Assist in managing import/export documentation where applicable

• Work closely with customer operations, merchandising, and buying teams to ensure alignment
• Communicate production updates and risks clearly to internal stakeholders
• Support seasonal planning and product launch timelines
• Support the supply‑chain function with any additional administrative tasks where required

• Preferred 2+ years’ experience in a relevant manufacturing, vendor, customer operations, or supply‑chain role
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Experience using ERP software or similar
• Familiar with production or supply‑chain processes
• Comfortable working remotely with vendors and as part of a wider supply‑chain team
• Accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting

We offer a range of competitive benefits tailored to each country in which we operate. Specific details regarding the benefits package applicable to your location will be shared and discussed during the interview process.

The job duties list is not exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope / level of the role.