Purchasing and Production Co-ordinator at Perry Ellis International - Retail

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

32000.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Purchase Order Management, Vendor Management, Critical Path Management, Logistics Coordination, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Data Entry, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Apparel Production, Compliance Monitoring, Communication Skills, Multitasking, Organization, Problem Solving, Inventory Monitoring

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Company Overview Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. Perry Ellis Europe core values: Always Learning - we believe in our knowledge to help give us the edge Always finding balance - we have experts in all areas to help us find the perfect balance of skills Always moving forward - we’re always prepared for a fast moving world Always making things happen - we never rest on our laurels. We’re always striving for better. Always looking for growth - we’re always encouraging growth as a business, in careers and in life. Always for everyone - we believe in the power of diversity, the importance of equality, and the strength of collaboration Role Summary The primary purpose of this role is to ensure on-time delivery that meets customer requirements across Perry Ellis European brands. You will be responsible for raising purchase orders and closely monitoring supply chain processes to guarantee goods are delivered accurately, on schedule, and within margin. This role requires exceptional multitasking abilities, a high level of organisation, and meticulous attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Production Order Management: Issue purchase orders for wholesale stock, retail stores, e-commerce sites, and customer special make-up orders after buys have taken place. Compliance: Understand various packaging methods requested by customers and ensure suppliers strictly adhere to labeling instructions. Global Communication: Maintain daily communication with global offices, agents, suppliers, and factories during production to resolve issues swiftly, minimise business impact, and safeguard delivery dates. Vendor Management: Manage weekly calls with vendors to discuss production issues, accelerate processes where needed, and identify opportunities for improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration Critical Path: Lead weekly critical path meetings with internal teams regarding open POs to identify any issues that may impact delivery timelines. Logistics Coordination: Work with the Logistics and Warehouse teams to ensure goods ship on time using the optimal transit method at the best price. Sales & Service Alignment: Partner with Sales, Planning, and Customer Service to ensure customer needs are met and monitor sales to protect orders from oversold stock or late deliveries. Shipping Meetings: Participate in biweekly shipping meetings with Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to ensure monthly sales targets are achieved. Administration & Systems Systems Operations: Understand current IT systems and ensure they are operated and maintained efficiently. Enter data quickly and accurately across multiple internal purchasing management systems. Documentation: Update and maintain supplier manuals, Brand SOPs, and other essential business documents. Project Support & Ad Hoc Duties: Assist the Sourcing & Purchasing Manager and the wider team on key projects. Handle tasks such as ordering customer tickets, arranging shipments to factories, and approving non-merchandise invoices. Knowledge and Qualifications Experience: Proven Supply Chain experience in the apparel industry, specifically working with European, Far East, and Indian FOB production. Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with a keen attention to detail. Work Style: Proven ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and accurately input data at speed. Problem Solving: A proactive approach with a strong drive to provide solutions to challenges. Interpersonal Skills: An enthusiastic, well-motivated team player with excellent communication skills. Flexibility: Willingness to travel between offices to liaise with cross-functional teams as required. Benefits include: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays 2x life cover after probation Discretionary Christmas bonus Pension - 4% employee and 5% employer contribution Salary - £29 - £32,000 per year At Perry Ellis Europe we are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a workplace principle and as a means to help measure both performance of existing colleagues and the suitability of prospective employees. Diversity is understanding that each person is unique. It means embracing people’s differences, including their beliefs, abilities, preferences, backgrounds, values, and identities. Equity means offering rights and opportunities fairly, catering to people’s differences so they are given fair access to opportunities. It means providing various levels of support depending on specific needs or abilities. Inclusion is an extension of equality and diversity. It means that all people, without exception, have the right to be included, respected, and appreciated as valuable members of the community. We understand that DE and I is an evolving field and therefore a willingness to learn is the key behaviour we would like to see from Perry Ellis Europe colleagues. Perry Ellis welcomes applicants from people of all identities and backgrounds. If you require any adjustments for your application or interview please contact the HR team on recruitment.europe@pery.com

Responsibilities

Ensure on-time delivery of apparel goods by managing purchase orders and monitoring supply chain processes. Coordinate between global vendors, logistics teams, and internal stakeholders to maintain margins and meet customer requirements.