Production Assistant, Wholesale Apparel

The Kasper Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kasper Group, a leading apparel company in New York, seeks a Production Assistant to support pre-production tracking, SAP updates, and cross‑functional coordination to meet sample and delivery targets.

Ideal candidates have internship exposure in apparel production, strong MS Office skills, and a willingness to learn SAP/PLM. This entry-level role offers exposure to multiple departments and regular collaboration with design and tech teams.

Qualifications

• Internship, coursework, or prior exposure to apparel production, wholesale, sourcing, or a related environment preferred.
• 0-1 year of related experience; relevant internship experience will be considered.
• Basic understanding of the apparel production process from development through finished goods preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office
• SAP and PLM experience a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up on details.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking critical dates, time and action calendars, and the approval process for each style.
• Maintain the factory allocation chart created by the manager and update necessary information on a daily/weekly basis.
• Maintain weekly WIP reports from factories/vendors and monitor production status against time and action calendars. Escalate urgent production issues to the manager promptly.
• Review WIP with the manager weekly and assist with status reporting for each factory/vendor and follow-up on outstanding issues.
• Work collaboratively with various departments to obtain production-related information and provide materials to overseas factories/vendors, including tech packs, patterns, wash targets, trim sheets, etc.
• Enter/issue POs in SAP and follow up through shipment. Ensure changes and requirements are accurately updated in POs for factory/vendor reference.
• Assist with coordinating production issues by communicating with Design, Sales, Technical Design, and other internal teams as needed.
• Track, receive, and log FIT/PPA/TOP samples and washes, and follow up to ensure comments from Tech/Wash departments are sent to factories/vendors in a timely manner.
• Assist with reviewing Ocean/Air bookings received from the Import department and escalated questions or issues to the manager.
• Update Pre-Shipping Documents weekly in SAP upon receipt from factories/vendors.
• Communicate regularly with factories/vendors, under the direction of the manager, to help support on-time delivery of finished goods into the warehouse.
• Assist with identifying and escalating issues arising during the production process to help avoid late deliveries.
• Collaborate with Design, Technical Design, Product Development, Production, and other internal teams to exchange information and support calendar adherence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP

PLM

Job description

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent!

We are currently seeking a Production Assistant. The Production Assistant is responsible track Pre production samples, update SAP with factory packing lists, and assist where needed on internal projects. This role will coordinate with design and tech to ensure target dates are met for sample approval. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Assist with tracking critical dates, time and action calendars, and the approval process for each style.
• Maintain the factory allocation chart created by the manager and update necessary information on a daily/weekly basis.
• Maintain weekly WIP reports from factories/vendors and monitor production status against time and action calendars. Escalate urgent production issues to the manager promptly.
• Review WIP with the manager weekly and assist with status reporting for each factory/vendor and follow-up on outstanding issues.
• Work collaboratively with various departments to obtain production-related information and provide materials to overseas factories/vendors, including tech packs, patterns, wash targets, trim sheets, etc.
• Enter/issue POs in SAP and follow up through shipment. Ensure changes and requirements are accurately updated in POs for factory/vendor reference.
• Assist with coordinating production issues by communicating with Design, Sales, Technical Design, and other internal teams as needed.
• Track, receive, and log FIT/PPA/TOP samples and washes, and follow up to ensure comments from Tech/Wash departments are sent to factories/vendors in a timely manner.
• Assist with reviewing Ocean/Air bookings received from the Import department and escalated questions or issues to the manager.
• Update Pre-Shipping Documents weekly in SAP upon receipt from factories/vendors.
• Communicate regularly with factories/vendors, under the direction of the manager, to help support on-time delivery of finished goods into the warehouse.
• Assist with identifying and escalating issues arising during the production process to help avoid late deliveries.
• Collaborate with Design, Technical Design, Product Development, Production, and other internal teams to exchange information and support calendar adherence.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Internship, coursework, or prior exposure to apparel production, wholesale, sourcing, or a related environment preferred; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• 0-1 year of related experience; relevant internship experience will be considered.
• Basic understanding of the apparel production process from development through finished goods preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office
• SAP and PLM experience a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up on details.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range:

55-62K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.