Production Assistant

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor is seeking an Assistant Production Coordinator to support full cycle apparel production. You will track stages, manage calendars, and coordinate with overseas factories and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, data accuracy, and effective communication to keep production on schedule and suppliers aligned with retailer packaging guides.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Supply Chain, or related field is a plus.
• 0-2 years of experience; experience in apparel production, sourcing, or merchandising strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and apparel production processes a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with overseas teams

Responsibilities

• Assist in keeping track of every production stage
• Support and update T&A calendars
• Assist keeping track of delivery schedules and potential shipment risks
• Help prepare and distribute production status updates and WIP reports
• Assist in making and distributing order detail sheets to overseas offices in Excel format
• Help to make sure all documents are up to date and vendor packaging guides from retailers are correct
• Assist in tracking all sample stages
• Support team in tracking orders and updating outstanding confirmations
• Assist in communication with overseas factories
• Help maintain Excel reports, production trackers, and approval logs
• Keep internal systems up to date with production data

Skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Fashion Merchandising / Business / Supply Chain

Tools

PLM software

ERP systems

Job description

Kid's apparel company is seeking an Assistant Production Coordinator to join their production team to assist them in full cycle production including tracking, coordinating, and executing key production activities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable coordinating with overseas factories, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in keeping track of every production stage
• Support and update T&A calendars
• Assist keeping track of delivery schedules and potential shipment risks
• Help prepare and distribute production status updates and WIP reports
• Assist in making and distributing order detail sheets to oversea offices in Excel format
• Help to make sure all documents are up to date and vendor packaging guides from retailers are correct
• Assist in tracking all sample stages
• Support team in tracking orders and updating outstanding confirmations
• Assist in communication with overseas factories
• Help maintain Excel reports, production trackers, and approval logs
• Keep internal systems up to date with production data

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Supply Chain, or related field is a plus
• 0-2 years of experience; experience in apparel production, sourcing, or merchandising strongly preferred
• Basic understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and apparel production processes a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems is a plus
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with overseas teams