Sourcing Coordinator

Industrial Textiles Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Textiles Limited in Toronto is seeking a structured and proactive Sourcing Coordinator - Textiles & Garments to oversee our apparel manufacturing pipeline. You will manage factory communication, track fabric and trim development, and ensure garment quality matches tech packs while meeting target costs and delivery windows.

You will maintain critical path calendars, coordinate lab dips and production milestones, onboard new factories with ethical checks, and work closely with design

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in apparel sourcing or garment production.
• Degree or diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Production, Textile Science, or Business.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, and garment construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage fabric and trim development based on tech packs.
• Source fabrics, hardware, and labels; log lab dips and handloom submissions.
• Coordinate material testing to ensure fabric meets performance and safety metrics.
• Maintain Time & Action calendar to avoid delays in production.
• Track garment sample stages: Proto, Fit, Size-Set, Pre-Production.
• Coordinate sample feedback from design/technical teams and communicate corrections to factories.
• Monitor daily factory WIP logs for cutting, sewing, and packing.
• Issue and update purchase orders; audit vendor cost sheets and terms.
• Onboard new factories with ethical compliance checks and certifications.
• Coordinate packing lists, invoices, and customs documentation; work with logistics.
• Troubleshoot fabric shortages, QA failures, or shipping bottlenecks.

Skills

Sourcing coordination

Fabric & trim development

Vendor communication

Supply chain tracking

Education

Fashion Merchandising degree

Textile Science diploma

Business degree

Job description

We are seeking a structured and proactive Sourcing Coordinator - Textiles & Garments to oversee our apparel manufacturing pipeline. You will be responsible for managing factory communication, tracking fabric and trim development, maintaining critical path calendars, and monitoring production milestones. Your focus is to ensure garment quality matches tech pack specifications while meeting target costs and delivery windows.

Key Responsibilities

Fabric & Trim Development

Source fabrications, hardware, and labels based on Design team tech packs.

Request, log, and track lab dips, strike-offs, and fabric handloom submissions.

Coordinate material testing to ensure fabric meets performance and safety metrics.

Sample & Production Tracking

Maintain the Time & Action calendar to avoid delivery delays.

Track garment sample stages including Proto, Fit, Size-Set, and Pre-Production.

Coordinate sample feedback from Technical Designers and convey corrections to factories.

Monitor daily factory work-in-progress logs for cutting, sewing, and packing.

Issue, track, and update purchase orders.

Audit vendor cost sheets, freight terms, and duty metrics to safeguard margins.

Onboard new factories, checking for ethical compliance and third-party certifications.

Logistics & Delivery Coordination

Compile final packing lists, commercial invoices, and customs documentation.

Partner with logistics teams to coordinate freight bookings and port drop-offs.

Troubleshoot fabric shortages, QA failures, or shipping bottlenecks.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Degree or diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Production, Textile Science, or Business.

Experience: 2–4 years of experience in apparel sourcing, garment production, or buying.

Textile Knowledge: Strong understanding of fabric constructions, fiber types, garment washes, and print techniques.

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