FLOR NAJERA
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented production coordinator with a strong work ethic and proven ability to manage production timelines effectively. Experienced in collaborating with overseas manufacturers, ensuring quality control, and maintaining organized communication channels. Committed to enhancing organizational efficiency and meeting customer needs under tight deadlines.
Overview
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20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
26 INTERNATIONAL INC
02.2026 - Current
- Managed customer accounts for Ross, T.J. Maxx, Boot Barn, Dillard's, and Altar'd State to ensure order fulfillment
- Coordinated sample requests, TOPs, fit samples, and photoshoots for various customers
- Review and approve production bulk fabric, lap-dips, strike offs, and trims
- Accurately enter production data, create new PO's, update PO's into system (RLM, MOD2)
- Assisted production manager with daily production status updates
- Communicate daily with overseas China
- Assist with sending out packages to each customer
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
RAILS
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Assisted production manager with daily production status updates to ensure alignment on progress and challenges
- Communicate daily with overseas factories, China, Vietnam, India
- Monitor production calendars to ensure deadlines are met
- Issue purchase Orders (PO'S) to factories and manage production and shipping schedule
- Accurately enter production data, create new PO's, shipping information PL upload, into NETSUITE
- Review and approve production bulk fabric, lap-dips, strike offs, and trims
- Create and update BOM's collaborate with the PD team at the beginning of the season
- Requested and managed photoshoot samples to meet creative and production timelines
- Develop UPC/RFID template for product identification.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
KUKDONG APPAREL INC.
05.2016 - 09.2024
- Primary point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries, managing orders, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the production process.
- Tracked production orders with factory in Mexico, facilitating timely processing and minimizing delays.
- Communicate with internal and external partners to resolve production issues quickly and efficiently.
- Generate and maintain internal weekly WIP (Work in Progress) reports up to date.
- Maintain Customers PRS (production Report Status) update to date.
- Coordinated lab tests of fabrics and garments to ensure compliance with international and U.S. laws and specific customer testing requirements.
- Work with the QA Team to ensure that audit or any related QC issues are addressed and resolved promptly.
- Monitoring delivery status and understand all principals of logistics & follow up on all inbound shipments. Ensure internal reports are actualized as soon as shipment is shipped.
- Updated team on late deliveries and notified stakeholders of shortages to maintain transparency..
- Document all charge-back issues for accounting department review.
- Coordinate with development team to ensure all production requirements, such as colors, trims, fabric quality, and fit are met
- Follow through the complete production process including bulk fabric, size set, pp & TOP sample approval.
- Processed all purchase orders and analyzed discrepancies, variances, or errors on the INFORNEXUS platform.
- Resolved discrepancies on the INFORNEXUS platform quickly and effectively.
- Analyzed and planned for sufficient capacity for upcoming season's orders while monitoring current season's orders on the production timeline.
- Initiating daily production meetings with the production manager and team to review production status.
- Coordinates with merchandising team to ensure all materials are ready and available for production.
- Negotiate and confirm final production costs with vendors according to management approval.
- Regular review of vendor manuals and implementation of any updated new requirements into the order managing process.
- Brands: The North Face, Vans, Supreme, Stance
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR / SHIPPING COORDINATOR
SCORE SPORTS AMERICAN SOCCER INC.
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Import / Export with Mexico Manufacture.
- Review and check shipping documents for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies with the relevant teams.
- Ensure that cargo receipts are properly signed, dated, and processed within the required time frame.
- Process necessary paperwork including transportation documents, certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists and other shipping documentation.
- Monitor all shipment activity for timely arrival at the destination and report any discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor/manager.
- Quality control ensures that the final product meets all specifications, including quality, performance, appearance, size, and finish requirements.
- Assist and work closely with pattern marker, create cutting tickets
- Request update tech-packs as changes occur throughout the production process.
- Analyze sales, maintain inventory and plan productions
- Private label
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
JMC NETWORK INC
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Track all production orders with primarily overseas factories China, Vietnam Manufactures
- Coordinate lab tests of fabrics, garments, ensure all products are in compliance with all applicable international/U.S. laws and regulations as well as specific customer testing requirements.
- Request and manage samples needs.
- Garment construction/spec/ fitting/ basic
- Coordinate daily communication of production status to all internal departments, and delivery schedules
- Coordinate/Maintain Inventory
- Generate and maintain internal weekly WIP (Work in Progress) reports up to date.
- Monitoring delivery status and understand all principals of logistics & follow up on all inbound shipments. Ensure internal reports are actualized as soon as shipment is shipped.
- Update/alert any late deliveries or shortages.
- I Review/Approve items such as Bulk Fabric, Trims, care labels layouts, Packaging, Folding, and Carton Markings per account and country requirements.
- Customers: Forever 21 and private label
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
THE ORIGINAL INC
09.2009 - 07.2013
- Track all production orders with primarily overseas factories China, Vietnam Manufactures
- Coordinate lab tests of fabrics, garments, ensure all products are in compliance with all applicable international/U.S. laws and regulations as well as specific customer testing requirements.
- Quality control ensures that the final product meets all specifications, including quality, performance, appearance, size, and finish requirements.
- Request and manage photoshoot, PP, TOP samples
- Review Garment construction/spec/ fitting/ basic
- Records, monitors, and distributes all incoming and outgoing inventory.
- Generate and maintain internal weekly WIP (Work in Progress) reports up to date.
- Monitoring delivery status and understand all principals of logistics & follow up on all inbound shipments. Ensure internal reports are actualized as soon as shipment is shipped.
- Update/alert any late deliveries or shortages.
- Review/Approve items such as Bulk Fabric, Trims, care labels layouts, Packaging, Folding, and Carton Markings per account and country requirements.
- Negotiate and confirm final production costs with vendors according to management approval.
- Customers: Main Private Labels-Forever21, Urban outfitters, Charlotte Rouse, Marshalls, Tj Max
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING WAREHOUSE MANAGER
THE ORIGINAL INC
07.2006 - 09.2009
- Take charge of the control and administration of international shipments, including document management and payment presentations.
- Maintain regular communication with manufacturers, vendors, and other sources to ensure efficient operation of the shipping process.
- Review and check shipping documents for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies with the relevant teams.
- Ensure timely invoicing for shipments and maintain accurate records.
- Play a crucial role in resolving document discrepancies or clarifications with factories and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that cargo receipts are properly signed, dated, and processed within the required time frame.
- Process necessary paperwork including transportation documents, certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists and other shipping documentation.
- Interact with Customer Service, Allocations, Customs Team, and any other parties involved to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
- Monitor all shipment activity for timely arrival at the destination and report any discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor/manager.
- Ensure all documents and finance presentations are sent to finance institutions and/or customers to secure payment for all shipments.
- Maintain responsibility for all filing associated with international shipments processed by the team.
- Platform EDI
Education
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
Skills
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Excel skill level
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Problem Solving
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Leadership
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent Organizational skills
- Poised under pressure
- Experience with overseas manufacturers Vietnam and China
- Experience with manufacturers in Mexico
- Knowledge of fabric qualification standards
- Knowledge in production processes, data management platforms, and apparel production/ERP systems
- Ability to efficiently prioritize a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to successfully work both independently and as part of a team
- Data entry accuracy
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Soccer, Hiking, Reading articles
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
26 INTERNATIONAL INC
02.2026 - Current
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
RAILS
11.2024 - 01.2026
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
KUKDONG APPAREL INC.
05.2016 - 09.2024
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR / SHIPPING COORDINATOR
SCORE SPORTS AMERICAN SOCCER INC.
04.2015 - 04.2016
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
JMC NETWORK INC
07.2013 - 03.2015
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
THE ORIGINAL INC
09.2009 - 07.2013
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING WAREHOUSE MANAGER
THE ORIGINAL INC
07.2006 - 09.2009
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE