Apparel Buyer Assistant

Georges Apparel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Midford, a long-standing Australian schoolwear designer and supplier, seeks a coordinator for the development of Midford Schoolwear products. You will manage fabric and garment development, ensure quality, production lead times, and budget adherence, liaising with overseas factories and reviewing samples.

Based in Milperra, you will report to the Production Manager and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in garment construction or manufacturing is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product data, pricing, and supplier details in SAP ERP.
• Raise, process, and confirm purchase orders and track delivery dates in SAP and Production Tracker.
• Coordinate samples with vendors and internal teams to meet critical path deadlines.
• Assist with QC inspections to ensure quality.
• Maintain the Midford tracking and sample records.
• Assist with investigation of customer returns and corrective actions.

Skills

Garment construction

Manufacturing knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive work style

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since 1946 Midford has provided Australian schools and students with innovative and high quality schoolwear. Designed to be both good looking and hard wearing, our dedication to quality has stood the test of time. Today we are celebrating over 78 years as one of the country's favourite schoolwear designers and suppliers.

About the Role

Coordinate the development of Midford Schoolwear products ensuring quality, production lead time and budget requirements are met. Located at Milperra, reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for the fabric and garment development and coordination of Schoolwear products. You will also liaise with overseas factories, requests, review and assessment of samples.

Duties/Responsibilities

Maintain product data, pricing, and supplier details in ERP SAP system.

Raise, process, and confirm purchase orders while tracking delivery dates in ERP SAP system and Production Tracker.

Organise, coordinate, and track product samples with vendors.

Liaise with vendors and internal department teams to meet critical path deadlines.

Assist with QC inspections to ensure Midford products meet appropriate quality requirements.

Maintain and update the Midford Quote and Sampling Tracker.

Assist the team in all aspects of product development when require and any other duties as required within the business.

Assist with the investigation of customer returns and the implementation of corrective actions to avoid recurrence.

Maintain all Midford records including approved samples, PP samples, Embroideries/Logos, Sample Request Forms, Test Reports, etc.

Code all production and development sampling related invoices and pass to Divisional manger for sign off. Then pass to accounts on a weekly basis.

Update production and sample tracker with invoice number for future references.

Raise claims when necessary.

Processing parcels - incoming and outgoing.

Skills/Experience

Garment construction and manufacturing knowledge is an advantage.

Knowledge working with Microsoft Office.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise competing tasks.

Accuracy of product’s information is prepared and maintained.

Proactive and able to work unsupervised.

Excellent accuracy and timely execution of the key responsibilities.