Production Coordinator - Apparel (20 month contract)
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Contract
3 weeks ago
$55,000 - $65,000 CAD
Key skills
GoERPLeadershipProject ManagementCommunicationTime Management
About this role
American Tall is a thriving e-commerce brand, dedicated to producing world-class quality clothing for tall men, and women, up to 7’1. Founded by a father and son duo in 2015, the business has grown to a level that seemed almost unimaginable just a few years ago and is now a leading brand in the tall community. The growth can be attributed to the excellent leadership team and family values that drive the business – respect, passion, support, and empowerment.
We believe the best ideas come from a diverse group of people. This is a special opportunity to join an innovative business with tremendous upside, and a work culture built on the foundation of respect, inclusiveness, and continued learning.
The Role:
The Production Coordinator is instrumental in driving operational excellence across production and supply chain functions, managing the end-to-end production cycle for all purchase orders at American Tall. Acting as the central liaison between merchandising, overseas vendors, logistics partners, and planning, this role ensures production timelines are met, information flows seamlessly, and product deliveries stay on track from order creation through shipment. From issuing purchase orders and monitoring WIP reports to administering the ERP system and supporting cross-functional planning needs, the Production Coordinator ensures visibility, accountability, and precision at every stage of the production lifecycle.
Our Compensation PhilosophyWe are a meritocracy and believe in rewarding impact, accountability, and strong performance. Our compensation approach is designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with the scope and responsibilities of each role, while supporting the attraction and retention of high-performers.
The typical hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually. Final compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and demonstrated capabilities, as well as internal equity and total rewards considerations.
Why Join Us? At American Tall, we take care of our employees and strive to create an environment where you can flourish. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional development. Healthy Lunch Program (onsite only): Enjoy delicious and nutritious meals curated by our personal chef, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Meals are $2 a day and all proceeds go to charity. Vegan and gluten free options are available.Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work and dedication are rewarded with an annual bonus, reflecting your contributions to our success.RRSP Matching: Plan for your future with our RRSP matching program, helping you build your retirement savings.Health Benefits: We offer comprehensive health benefits for both single employees andfamilies, ensuring you and your loved ones are well taken care of.Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support professional development. We will reimburse up to $1000 a year for courses taken outside of work to further develop your skills.Generous Vacation Package: We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation package, complete with additional gifted days off to give you the time off you deserve.Professional Headshots: Start your journey with us on the right foot! All new hires on site are invited to receive a professional photoshoot to capture their best side.Community Engagement: We are committed to giving back. Our lunch program supports philanthropic initiatives that benefit the community.Office Celebrations & Social Events: Experience the joy of working in a vibrant environment with regular office celebrations and in-person socials to connect with your colleagues.Flexible Work Hours: We understand the importance of flexibility and offer work hours that can accommodate your personal schedule when needed.Referral Program: Help us grow our team! Receive rewards through our referral program when you bring in great talent.Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on our entire online collection.
Accommodations and Accessibility:American Tall provides employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions, or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at HR@americantall.com
Inclusion:At American Tall, we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of providing excellent quality and care in our products. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.
We believe the best ideas come from a diverse group of people. This is a special opportunity to join an innovative business with tremendous upside, and a work culture built on the foundation of respect, inclusiveness, and continued learning.
The Role:
The Production Coordinator is instrumental in driving operational excellence across production and supply chain functions, managing the end-to-end production cycle for all purchase orders at American Tall. Acting as the central liaison between merchandising, overseas vendors, logistics partners, and planning, this role ensures production timelines are met, information flows seamlessly, and product deliveries stay on track from order creation through shipment. From issuing purchase orders and monitoring WIP reports to administering the ERP system and supporting cross-functional planning needs, the Production Coordinator ensures visibility, accountability, and precision at every stage of the production lifecycle.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support the production cycle for all purchase orders.
- Create purchase orders for new and repeat style orders.
- Receive and review order confirmations/Pro Forma invoices from vendors and factories.
- Work as a liaison between the merchandising team and overseas vendors to communicate production information and updates.
- Track production timelines and monitor delivery status updates.
- Communicate with vendors regularly to maintain visibility of production timelines and major milestone achievements through WIP reports.
- Actively follow up with vendors and shipping partners to ensure deadlines are being met.
- Support the logistics stage of the production cycle shipments by reviewing and analyzing packing lists to ensure production volumes adhere to American Tall requirements.
- Maintain oversight of delivery timelines and communicating issues and delays to stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Proactively identify production and supply chain concerns and challenges. Communicate such findings to leadership.
- Act as administrator of our Product Lifecycle Management software (PLM) by overseeing inquiries, troubleshooting, new features and training.
- Set up, manage and monitor PLM extract distribution across different departments as required.
- Work cross-functionally to support American Tall’s Planning team to ensure necessary documents regarding PO status are maintained for their use.
- Support other internal department needs by regularly publishing information critical to successful shipment of American Tall merchandise to end customers.
Experience, Education and Qualifications
- A relevant post-secondary education preferred.
- 2 – 4 years’ experience minimum in a production coordination role for a consumer goods, retail, or fashion/apparel company.
- 2 – 4 years’ experience minimum actively working with PLM systems.
- Experience with cross functional teams such as merchandising, warehousing, finance, and 3rd party vendors.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
- Strong computer skills are required; including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Strong knowledge and skill with PLM system.
- Strong Knowledge of merchandise planning fundamentals.
- Knowledge of the e-commerce and/or retail space.
- A natural and analytical problem solver.
- Ability to handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to interact and work collaboratively cross-functionally and within different verticals.
- Excellent English communication skills – written and oral
- Consistently exhibit American Tall’s values - innovation, respect, passion, and commitment.
Our Compensation PhilosophyWe are a meritocracy and believe in rewarding impact, accountability, and strong performance. Our compensation approach is designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with the scope and responsibilities of each role, while supporting the attraction and retention of high-performers.
The typical hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually. Final compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and demonstrated capabilities, as well as internal equity and total rewards considerations.
Why Join Us? At American Tall, we take care of our employees and strive to create an environment where you can flourish. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional development. Healthy Lunch Program (onsite only): Enjoy delicious and nutritious meals curated by our personal chef, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Meals are $2 a day and all proceeds go to charity. Vegan and gluten free options are available.Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work and dedication are rewarded with an annual bonus, reflecting your contributions to our success.RRSP Matching: Plan for your future with our RRSP matching program, helping you build your retirement savings.Health Benefits: We offer comprehensive health benefits for both single employees andfamilies, ensuring you and your loved ones are well taken care of.Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support professional development. We will reimburse up to $1000 a year for courses taken outside of work to further develop your skills.Generous Vacation Package: We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation package, complete with additional gifted days off to give you the time off you deserve.Professional Headshots: Start your journey with us on the right foot! All new hires on site are invited to receive a professional photoshoot to capture their best side.Community Engagement: We are committed to giving back. Our lunch program supports philanthropic initiatives that benefit the community.Office Celebrations & Social Events: Experience the joy of working in a vibrant environment with regular office celebrations and in-person socials to connect with your colleagues.Flexible Work Hours: We understand the importance of flexibility and offer work hours that can accommodate your personal schedule when needed.Referral Program: Help us grow our team! Receive rewards through our referral program when you bring in great talent.Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on our entire online collection.
Accommodations and Accessibility:American Tall provides employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions, or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at HR@americantall.com
Inclusion:At American Tall, we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of providing excellent quality and care in our products. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.