Production Coordinator (1295)

Production Coordinator, consumer goods£38,000 – £40,000 DOELondonBCorp accredited businessWe are looking for a Production Coordinator to join a successful British consumer brand who creates design-led products for leading retailers globally. They are a huge UK success story who are committed to sustainability and ethical practices, and as a result they have a loyal, rapidly expanding customer base. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and accurate production for the business across their international supplier base, so excellent communication and organisational skills are key.We are looking for someone who is proactive, is adept and building strong relationships, and who is looking to join a fantastic company which offer huge development and growth opportunities.Duties and Responsibilities:Supplier management – working closely with global suppliers daily, building relationships, and ensuring orders are on track and produced to specEnsure all production is on time and delivery is in line with agreed critical path datesHold weekly meeting with key factories, flagging and escalating any issues as neededIdentify any capacity issues or blockers, working with the suppliers and wider team to resolve issuesManage and drive internal weekly project meetings for key account customersTravel to visit suppliers and factories as requiredWork closely with the supply chain, buying, and merchandising teams to ensure capacity planning is accurate and there are no bottlenecks, and all is aligned with critical path datesSupport the company across sustainability and environmental initiatives, including packaging waste trackingEnsure samples are shipped on timeOnboarding new suppliers and arranging any audits requiredEnsure internal systems are up to date with all relevant information at all timesReporting as requiredQualifications and Skills:Background within a production, procurement, or supply chain role or similarExperience working with overseas suppliersA first class communicator, adept at building strong working relationshipsAbility to manage multiple tasks, deadline driven and highly organisedStrong attention to detail, accurate, and takes pride in their workAn interest in sustainabilityProficient in using Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelA proactive problem solver with a ‘can do’ attitudeDiversity and Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and ..... full job details .....