Production Coordinator - UA Kids

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high-quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and analytical thinking. Our team is built on respect for others and the hard work it takes to achieve our goals.

About the Role

Centric Brands is looking for a dynamic, creative, and resourceful Production Coordinator to join its team. This individual must be a self-starter and team player who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited about accelerating transformation across Centric Brands. The Production Coordinator works closely with the Production Manager to drive the on-time delivery of quality, profitable goods.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Innovation: Evaluate and manage vendor performance based on purchase order history, including on-time delivery, lead time, quality acceptance rates, fulfillment, and margins. Streamline the factory base for maximum product execution and company deliverables.
• Operations & Results:
  • Obtain pricing for owned categories to ensure profitability and meet margin goals.
  • Place final buys on time and assist in writing purchase orders when necessary.
  • Track factory work-in-progress (WIP) and production from handoff to final deliveries, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained.
  • Manage production delivery with Logistics and Operations, troubleshooting potential disruptions and updating systems in real time.
  • Handle non-compliance, claims, and chargebacks with vendors, and coordinate customs classification with Imports.
  • Troubleshoot quality issues with factories, vendors, and internal teams.
• Customers & Relationships:
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Merchandising, Operations) and external vendors/factories to ensure on-time flow of goods relative to orders and demand.
  • Coordinate communication and follow-up with internal and external stakeholders regarding production.
• Leadership & Teams:
  • Contribute positively to team dynamics and manage up and across where necessary.
  • Attract, develop, and retain talent, monitoring and coaching staff for bench strength and succession planning.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in product development and/or production.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and global partners/vendor networks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook); SAP and PLM systems a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Skills

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high accuracy.
• Demonstrated understanding of product development and production processes, with a strong sense of merchandising and customer needs.
• Ability to think both strategically and operationally, balancing big-picture goals with executional detail.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision).
• Matching 401(k).
• Summer Fridays and generous PTO.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Social impact program (Centric Cares) focused on volunteerism in communities.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, including workshops and resources.

Pay

Salary Range: $65,000–$70,000. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate, and offers are tailored based on experience, industry knowledge, location, skills, and other relevant factors. Base salary is part of a total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, annual bonus, and other sponsored benefit programs.