Job Description

Apparel Senior Sourcing Assistant

Department: Production & Sourcing

Reports to: Head of Production

Location: New York City – In Office

Salary Range: $75,000–$95,000

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Apparel Senior Sourcing Assistant to support our Production & Sourcing team and help keep development and production on time, on cost, and to standard.

Working closely with the Head of Production, this role will manage day-to-day factory communication, TNA/critical-path tracking, costing, sample follow-up, and production coordination from approved design through final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain seasonal TNA/critical paths and proactively flag delays or potential issues.
• Track purchase orders, quantities, colorways, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Follow up with factories and overseas teams on samples, approvals, materials, production status, and shipments.
• Maintain WIP reports and provide clear updates on outstanding issues and key milestones.
• Prepare and review garment cost sheets, factory quotations, and cost changes.
• Support costing and price negotiations, including FOB, landed cost, freight, duty, and margin considerations.
• Coordinate development, fit, PP, TOP, and production samples to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure factories receive accurate tech packs, specifications, approvals, packaging, labeling, and production information.
• Support quality inspections, testing, compliance, and corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain accurate information in PLM/ERP systems and production trackers.
• Work closely with Production, Design, Technical Design, Sales, and overseas teams to ensure smooth execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in apparel production, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of apparel development and production processes.
• Experience managing TNA/critical paths and working directly with overseas factories.
• Strong garment costing knowledge, including fabric consumption, CMT, FOB, landed cost, freight, and duty.
• Prior Walmart privet-label apparel experience is highly preferred, with familiarity in Walmart calendars, compliance requirements, costing, and production execution processes.
• Experience in Intimates, Swimwear, Activewear, and/or Sleepwear is a plus.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; PLM/ERP experience preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in fashion, merchandising, business, or a related field.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $75,000–$95,000.
• Opportunity for growth toward Production Manager or Sourcing roles.
• Overseas travel opportunities.
• Full-time, in-office position in New York City.

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