Assistant - Production

Title:  Production Coordinator - Women’s Fleece

Reports To:  Production Manager

Location:  This role will be hybrid, based in our New York Design Office

About American Eagle:

American Eagle is a youth culture brand grounded in denim. Our purpose extends beyond making the best jeans–we embrace self expression, culture, optimism and connection. Through the brand platform Live Your Life, we empower our community to be who they want to be all while wearing the clothes that make them most confident.

Get to Know the Role:

Coordinate information for development of new styles from concept to production via interaction with internal and external cross functional partners and across all International channels.

What You’ll Do:

• Product Development
• Partner with Design to drive trends/concepts to executable samples by working with factories
• Work with Design to select fabrics and trims to meet Design aesthetics, price points, and quality needs
• Ensure compliance to T&A calendar and major milestones by working with cross-functional team; elevate issues to Manager as needed
• Gather data and report development ratios to agreed to levels while meeting roadmap needs
• Adhere to sourcing strategy by partnering with Production Director before placing sample request in overseas factories
• Allocate samples and source raw materials from appropriate factories and mills
• Actively participate in key milestone meetings with Design, Production, and Merchants
• Work on alternative solutions so garments meet cost requirements from initial thru final costing; review options with Manager

Production:

• Interface with AEO cross functional team members to ensure approval deadlines are met
• Ensure T&A calendar and Seasonal Milestones are being met and elevate to supervisor as needed, encompassing: PLM deadline, merchant call dates, merchant PO issuance, pattern and graphic art send dates
• Procure, review and assess new cost quotes, analyze history and elevate costing challenges to supervisor for costing options/ negotiations
• Communicate daily with overseas vendors regarding style development, production and delivery information
• Review outstanding issues on Production Status, take action accordingly and elevate to Supervisor as needed
• Work with AEO Buyers/ Planners on garment cost, buys, production planning, liabilities and delivery
• Approve main label wording and country of origin information on product labeling
• Lead touch base meetings with the following teams: Color, Tech, QA, Testing, Top review, Cross Functional Team Touch Base
• Help to develop and improve tracking and record keeping systems
• Perform other duties as required inclusive of ownership of corporate special orders projects
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.
• In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs.  Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent
• 2-3+ years related Apparel experience;  Fleece experience is preferred
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments and possess excellent communication and analytical skills
• Must be detail oriented, computer literate, and able to multitask as well as have a high sense of urgency
• Experience with PLM, Google Suite and Entefy is preferred

Perks: Why You’ll Love it Here

• Generous employee discount
• Summer Fridays
• Casual dress code
• Hybrid schedule
• FOMO events (Exciting company-wide events)

Pay/Benefits Information:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion