IMPORT AND OVERSEAS PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

IMPORT AND OVERSEAS PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Posted Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00 AM

Join a diverse and talented team

For years now, we've been designing lingerie and swimwear for everyday living. Why do we do what we do? Because we want women around the world to look and feel their best! Join our dynamic team to start a stimulating professional career in a committed and constantly evolving environment.

We're a proudly local company with more than 4,600 employees and more than 287 stores across Canada and in 19 countries around the globe (100 stores).

Exclusive job perks

• 50% discount on all products;
• Flexible hours;
• Hybrid work from home schedule (head office);
• Opportunities for advancement within the company;
• Being part of a family-owned business committed to the community;
• Performance bonuses (in-store sales or management position);
• Recognition program for years of service;
• Innovation program to encourage idea sharing;
• Referral bonus;
• Dayforce Wallet (pay on demand: you'll be able to access a portion of your pay as soon as your shift ends).

For full-time employees:

• Group insurance plan;
• Three (3) to five (5) paid personal days (depending on the position);
• Minimum of 2% employer contribution to your RRSP.

Purpose of the role

The incumbent is responsible for coordination, information sharing and day-to-day communication between overseas suppliers and the internal office. He/she is responsible for receiving, analyzing and negotiating clothing prices and participating in the distribution strategy between the factories and must respect all required deadlines. In addition, he/she will have to work closely with other technicians as well as with the purchasing, design, technical design and fitting, traffic, international and distribution center departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the creation and updating of the various production tools: monitoring tables, costing tables;
• Maintain the various documents, as well as the computer system, when a change is applied to a style;
• Attend costing meetings to receive collection boards, gather style information, and evaluate the best factories to carry out production;
• Prepare RFQ requests (price queries) in the computer system by establishing possible vendors for the production of collections;
• Ensure the sending and coordination of all information used in the costing process: information on style, material, details, etc.;
• Receive, analyze and negotiate all prices received from overseas suppliers before proceeding with the creation of purchase orders;
• Manage the sending of purchase orders to overseas suppliers and ensure the internal coordination of revisions of purchase orders during the season;
• Plan and facilitate weekly follow-up meetings with the work unit;
• Maintain daily communication with overseas territories;
• Follow up on orders and ensure that merchandise is delivered on time to the port of origin, as well as to our distribution center;
• Collaborate with the traffic teams, to ensure that bookings and cut-offs are respected;
• Support the International team to ensure that requests, follow-ups and specific needs related to the various partners overseas are met;
• Cooperate with the distribution center team, follow up with suppliers on order reports received (box problems, overpackaging, poor packaging);
• Ensure the coordination of price tags, including the creation of TXT Files that will be used to label merchandise;
• Categorize the products purchased by establishing HS codes that will be used to clear the goods;
• Coordinate the creation and amendment of LCs (letters of credit) with the Finance team;
• Ensure the development and approval of product packaging items and ensure that products meet product labeling laws;
• Ensure the flow of communication and coordination between the design, purchasing, international, traffic departments on a daily basis;
• Schedule meetings with the purchasing department to present prices and various options for each program;
• Ensure coordination and compliance with the various internal processes across the supply chain teams.

Your profile

• Production and Purchasing Coordination: You are a seasoned professional in the coordination of production and purchasing activities, mastering all aspects of the process.
• Costing Expertise: You have a solid understanding of costing processes, allowing you to optimize costs while maintaining quality.
• Organization and prioritization: You are a master in the art of juggling priorities while maintaining impeccable organization, even during periods of high activity.
• Effective communication: Your ability to maintain smooth communication with internal teams and international partners ensures optimal coordination.

REQUIREMENTS

• College diploma in fashion design or equivalent;
• 2 to 3 years of experience;
• Bilingualism essential - written and spoken (The person will have to interact with our suppliers outside of Canada);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Knowledge of Blue Cherry (An asset);
• Experience in coordinating overseas production;
• Knowledge of the lingerie and sleepwear industry (An asset);
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Good management and understanding of priorities and timelines.

The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to have legal consequences. La Vie en Rose is committed to employment equity. La Vie en Rose has put in place an adaptation process that provides accommodation for selected candidates for an interview.