Product Coordinator

Company Description

Angela Harper Resourcing Limited is a professional recruitment and resourcing company supporting clients across the fashion sector. The organization focuses on matching skilled professionals with roles that align with their experience and career goals. Collaborative client relationships and a thorough understanding of role requirements are central to how the company operates. Candidates can expect a clear, structured hiring process and support throughout their engagement.

Role Description

Department: Design

Reports To: Design Managers

Location: Manchester City Centre - Head Office Role - Office Based (No Hybrid)

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Product Coordinator to join our clients design team. This role is integral to the product development process, acting as the key link between Design, Garment Technology and our overseas suppliers. You will coordinate the approval of fabrics, trims, branding, artwork, packaging and product components, ensuring all development approvals are completed accurately and on time to support the seasonal critical path. Working closely with the design team, you will manage the day-to-day communication with suppliers throughout the development process, ensuring factories receive all approved components and information required to progress products into bulk production.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, communication and problem-solving, and wants to play a key role in bringing apparel collections to life.

Key Responsibilities

Component & Packaging Development

Coordinate the development, sourcing, and approval of all trims, branding labels, and retail packaging. Ensure all packaging and trim items meet cost targets and compliance standards. Colour, Artwork & Fabric Approvals

Manage the lab dip process from initial submission to final commercial approval.

Review and approve strike-off artwork, print placements, and bulk fabric quality.

Ensure bulk production fabrics match approved standards for handle, weight, and colour fastness. Develop alternative fabric sourcing solutions where needed. Timeline & Critical Path Management

Own, update, and manage the production critical path daily to track every stage of manufacturing.

Identify potential factory bottlenecks early and implement solutions to prevent delivery delays.

Maintain accurate data in internal tracking spreadsheets. Factory Logistics & Communication

Maintain daily communication with overseas suppliers and factories regarding order status.

Ensure factories receive trim and fabric packs ahead of each season to begin development

Work closely with design on this.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Approx. 3 years of experience in fashion production, sourcing, or product coordination.

Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of fabric characteristics, lab dip evaluation, print techniques, and garment construction.

Systems: Proficiency in Excel and PLM systems is highly desirable.

Key Skills:

Elite organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.