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.