Kids Apparel Sourcing Assistant

Btween; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Btween in New York is seeking a Kids Apparel Sourcing Assistant to support the sourcing team in buying, negotiating costs, and tracking garment samples from design to production. You will help identify factories, input purchase orders, and ensure children’s clothes meet safety and quality standards.

As a bridge between the design team and overseas manufacturers, you will coordinate sample tracking, cost analysis, and vendor communications to keep timelines and budgets on track while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting.
• Highly detail-oriented with strict delivery deadlines.
• Clear verbal and written communication to avoid factory errors.

Responsibilities

• Sample Tracking: Organize and track garments and ensure prototypes are delivered on time.
• Costing: Assist in creating price charts and tracking factory costs.
• Vendor Communication: Send tech packs to factories and maintain daily email with overseas suppliers.
• Data Entry: Maintain purchase orders and vendor lists in the system.
• Quality & Testing: Ensure products pass safety and quality testing before mass production.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or International Trade

Job description

A Kids Apparel Sourcing Assistant supports the sourcing team in buying , negotiating costs, and tracking garment samples from the design stage to final production.This role tracks overseas vendors, inputs purchase orders, and ensures children's clothes are made on time and meet strict safety and quality standards.

Position Overview: The Sourcing Assistant helps the Sourcing Manager find the best materials and factories to produce high-quality, safe, and trendy children's clothing.Act as the bridge between the design team and overseas manufacturing factories.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample Tracking: Organize and track garments. Ensure factories deliver samples (prototypes) on time for review.
• Costing: Help create price charts and track factory costs to ensure the brand hits its profit goals.
• Vendor Communication: Send tech packs (design blueprints) to factories. Email daily with overseas suppliers.
• Data Entry: Maintain accurate information in purchase orders (POs) and vendor lists in the system.
• Quality & Testing: Ensure all kids' clothes pass safety and quality testing before mass production.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or International Trade.
• Computer Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ability to create spreadsheets and track data).
• Organization: Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage strict delivery deadlines.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to avoid factory errors.