Apparel Sourcing & Production Assistant

Tommy Bahama; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Employee discount

Career advancement

Job summary

Tommy Bahama seeks a Sourcing & Production Assistant to support the end-to-end apparel lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to brand standards. You will manage development data, sample tracking, tech pack accuracy, and collaborate with Design, Materials, Planning, and external vendors.

The role covers development support, production & order management, and cross-functional communication, with a 10% travel expectation and a rate range stated.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in apparel product development, sourcing, or production.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, development timelines, and production processes.
• Strong math, costing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and with global vendors.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update development WIP reports across multiple seasons to track requests, submits, and approvals for mocks, trims, embroideries, and washes.
• Track and distribute samples from initial through salesman sample stages; coordinate with Design, Technical Design, and Samples teams.
• Review and proof tech packs for accuracy; assist in generating and issuing tech packs to vendors.
• Support costing activities by tracking seasonal development costs, updating cost sheets, and communicating sample costs and HTS codes.
• Update and maintain Flex PLM with sourcing and vendor allocation data, milestone updates, and product attributes.
• Create and manage Production WIP reports, ensuring all approvals (fabric, trims, shade lots, washes, etc.) are completed on time to support shipment schedules.
• Review testing reports and coordinate with QC to ensure compliance before bulk production begins.
• Track delivery timelines and communicate delays or issues to internal partners.
• Approve bulk price tickets, UPC codes, labels, hangtags, and packaging.
• Serve as a daily contact for vendors regarding both development and production activities.
• Participate in vendor calls to review outstanding issues, track progress, and align on corrective actions.
• Act as liaison between garment vendors, fabric mills, and trim suppliers.
• Support category managers and managers on special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Apparel product development

Sourcing

Production management

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Supply Chain

Tools

Flex PLM

Job description

Tommy Bahama seeks a Sourcing & Production Assistant to support the end-to-end apparel lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to brand standards. You will manage development data, sample tracking, tech pack accuracy, and collaborate with Design, Materials, Planning, and external vendors.

The role covers development support, production & order management, and cross-functional communication, with a 10% travel expectation and a rate range stated.