Lifestyle & Licenses

The KILLSTAR brand-universe is an invitation for people to explore, discover, and become who they are. We help affirm this invitation by creating an inclusive, supportive environment where our team members are embraced exactly as they are.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the nuts and bolts of production, and ready to learn and grow in a team environment. The Production Coordinator role will sit within the Production Department reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain. In this role, you will work closely with other departments such as Design, Product Development, Compliance, Merchandising, Wholesale, Marketing, Logistics and Warehouse Team to ensure cross collaboration between all departments and stages of the product life cycle. If this sounds like you, please read on!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

•   Maintain and update seasonal Critical Path with order details, product composition, sample status, lead time, shipping dates etc.
• Create and maintain seasonal and licensed trims guidelines.
• Collect and submit trims orders to nominated suppliers.
• Approve bulk fabrics/materials against approved swatch/ strike off/ lab dips..etc
• Approve wash care label layout to global suppliers.
• Approve and Inspect TOP sample and feedback to suppliers before shipping.
• Work alongside Compliance Team to approve test report before releasing TOP approval.
• Analyse and approve the final inspection report before shipping.
• Chase up suppliers for photoshoot samples, TOP samples, PR samples, wholesale samples, licensed samples and submit sample invoices to Finance for payment.
• Ensure product packaging is sound and safe, and aligns with industry standards.
• Handle sample/trims invoices and credit/debit notes with the Finance team.
• Liaise with global suppliers and manufacturers on a daily basis and troubleshoot during weekly production meeting with suppliers.
• Work across multi product categories primarily on lifestyle and licensed products.
• Weekly video conference calls with key suppliers.
• Address production issues to relevant departments and support the team to resolve them.
• Assist Compliance team to investigate non compliance product/ issues.
• Conduct new supplier onboarding session providing all necessary info to new suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across supply chain.
• Coaching and training junior member such as intern and placement and troubleshooting.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Change Agent: you demonstrate that sustainability, combined with a strong design agenda, is the only way forward and want to lead the change within the fashion industry.
• Problem Solver: you geek out on simplifying complexity, discovering hidden answers, rooting out hidden problems, and finding solutions.
• Detail Oriented: you pride yourself on having every i dotted and every t crossed, never missing an important fact, figure, or detail.
• An Agile Learner: you learn quickly when something changes, you see failure as an opportunity, and you easily understand underlying structures and intentions.
• Solid Decision Maker: your solutions and suggestions are based on wisdom, critical thinking, experience, and sound judgement.
• Organised: you can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, and marshal resources effectively to deliver results.
• Reliable Communicator: you are good about keeping people updated about changes, and your written and verbal communication is clear and concise.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• At least 2 years experience either in buying or supplier roles within the fashion industry.
• Strong experience in Excel knowledge, including V lookup…etc.
• A product focus background.
• Have experience working in multi-product categories such as Homeware, Kitchenware, Bath, Soft Furnishing, Toy and Licensed Products.
• Experience working with global suppliers.
• A positive and “Can Do” attitude and an excellent communicator who is passionate about working as part of a global team.

BONUS IF YOU:

• Have an interest for the alternative fashion industry or KILLSTAR's products.
• Have experience of working as part of a global product team.

WORK HOURS & LOCATION:

This role will be based on a hybrid working arrangement at our Brighton Studio.

This role is a full-time position of 37.5 hours, with hours worked between 08:00am – 06:00pm, Monday through to Friday.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

KILLSTAR is committed to a world where what makes us different makes us strong. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we back that up with a “come as you are” culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe. If you can see yourself being successful and excited in this role, we want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.