Production Coordinator at TFG (The Foschini Group)

The opportunity:

• Be inspired to work for the leading men’s Fashion Brand in SA!
• Markham always attracts talented people who are youthful, confident, current and connected, and most importantly enjoy a fun working environment plus great culture.
• We are looking for a dynamic, creative and energetic Production Coordinator to join our Marketing team. Have you got what it takes?
• TFG’s mission is to be the leading fashion lifestyle retailer in Africa whilst growing its international footprint by providing innovative products, creative customer experiences and by leveraging its portfolio of diverse brands to differentiate its offering.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement, relationship and process with suppliers to ensure best service, quality, prices and technical support
• Manage studio timing, workflow and resource to ensure critical paths and budgets are developed and met
• Traffic of creative teams
• Co-ordinate distribution of print and marketing collateral to numerous stores, both nationally and into Africa
• Print and colour management
• Production with regards to print, repro, props and art buying
• Maintaining technical knowledge of current and new production processes, new substrates and suppliers
• Art buying, agency liaison, shoot coordination and planning
• Budget and cost centre management
• Managing and reconciling all aspects of the annual budget
• Manage stock levels of collateral with external suppliers
• Accurate communication and feedback of materials and requirements to stores

Requirements:

• A strong flair for fashion and creativity
• Ability to develop processes leveraging both best practices (internal and external) and critical thinking as well as identify areas for process improvement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Deadline driven and the ability to handle pressure
• The ability to work individually as well as in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Pro-active planning and time management
• Strong customer service orientation
• High energy levels
• Strong negotiation and motivation skills
• Strong numeric and budgeting skills
• Strong print, substrate and digital production knowledge.
• Design, DTP and repro knowledge
• Strong Excel, numerical and administrative abilities
• Software knowledge essential: Excel and MS word
• Knowledge of Chase and/or SAP would be useful
• Apple Mac user

Qualifications/Experience:

• Diploma or degree in Marketing or logistics (advantageous)
• 4-5 years of experience in a Marketing Production role within ad agency or in-house Studio