Import Production Coordinator

Simons House was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec. Originally a mercery, the family business is now synonymous with accessible and inspired fashion. Everything is done to cultivate creativity and build quality relationships with customers, staff, and partners. The company is concerned about the environment and the communities where it operates.

Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with its original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and national brands, as well as pieces from major international designers and creators are offered under one roof, through distinct universes.

This is a one-year temporary position.

The person holding the position ensures the coordination and rigorous follow-up of each step of the production process of our products in order to guarantee the quality and respect of the deadlines of our exclusive collections. This essential role requires a keen sense of organization, proactive management of priorities, and smooth communication with different teams and suppliers. Thanks to a meticulous attention to details and an ability to react to unforeseen events, the production coordinator contributes directly to the success of each collection.

Responsibilities

• Follow the production schedule according to orders, deadlines, and priorities.
• Keep our product development management system (PLM) up to date.
• Coordinate all production steps from order placement.
• Collaborate closely with product development teams (designers and procurement coordinator) and suppliers to ensure product compliance.
• Communicate daily with foreign factories, provide feedback on submissions, and ensure rigorous follow-up.
• Maintain strong and lasting relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with delivery and production deadlines.
• Ensure quality controls at each step of the production process.
• React quickly to unforeseen events (supplier delays, style changes, etc.) by adjusting the production schedule accordingly.

Desired Profile

• Hold a bachelor's degree in fashion management, administration, project management, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, with proven ability to supervise multiple files simultaneously while respecting deadlines.
• Rigor and ability to efficiently organize the workflow, ensuring that all production steps run smoothly.
• Anticipate needs, adjust priorities, and quickly resolve issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external teams to ensure rigorous production follow-up.
• Ability to remain performant and calm under tight deadlines and to deal with unforeseen events.
• Demonstrate flexibility and reactivity to changes and adjustments needed.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English to communicate with all stakeholders.

Benefits

• Telemedicine service and employee and family assistance program.
• Collective insurance regime and REER.
• Up to 40% discount on purchases at Simons.

At Simons, people are at the heart of everything we do. We pay particular attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, whether it's service anniversaries or significant life milestones.

Creativity, community spirit, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer each and every one the opportunity to build a career in their own image, whether in our stores, at our headquarters, or at our Quebec Campus. Proud to recognize the contribution of our teams, we offer competitive working conditions and a complete and evolving range of benefits. We also favor flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and kind work environment where everyone can fully flourish.

Seize the opportunity to join a passionate team and contribute to a company that places people at the heart of its priorities.