Production Coordinator

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor in New York City is seeking a Production Coordinator to join our fast-growing apparel team. You will partner with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and manage production calendars aligned with seasonal deadlines.

You will track progress, report to cross-functional teams, and troubleshoot issues to protect schedules. Collaboration with QA, logistics, and vendors will keep finished goods moving efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2–4 years of apparel production management or coordination experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Proven communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with internal teams and external vendors.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with PLM/ERP or production management systems.
• Knowledge of global supply chain operations, sourcing, and logistics best practices.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with suppliers to secure on-time delivery of raw materials, trims, and accessories while proactively addressing potential delays.
• Oversee and manage production calendars, ensuring alignment with company deadlines and seasonal requirements.
• Track, analyze, and report production progress to cross-functional teams, providing visibility on timelines and key milestones.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot issues that may affect production flow, escalating and resolving as needed to maintain schedule integrity.
• Collaborate with quality assurance to uphold standards across fit, construction, and compliance.
• Coordinate logistics, shipping, and vendor communications to support smooth distribution of finished goods.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

PLM/ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing apparel company, is looking for a Production Coordinator to join their team in NYC!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with suppliers to secure on-time delivery of raw materials, trims, and accessories while proactively addressing potential delays.


• Oversee and manage production calendars, ensuring alignment with company deadlines and seasonal requirements.


• Track, analyze, and report production progress to cross-functional teams, providing visibility on timelines and key milestones.


• Anticipate and troubleshoot issues that may affect production flow, escalating and resolving as needed to maintain schedule integrity.


• Collaborate with quality assurance to uphold standards across fit, construction, and compliance.


• Coordinate logistics, shipping, and vendor communications to support smooth distribution of finished goods.


• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Supply Chain, or related field.


• 2–4 years of apparel production management or coordination experience


• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.


• Proven communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with internal teams and external vendors.


• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with PLM/ERP or production management systems.


• Knowledge of global supply chain operations, sourcing, and logistics best practices.


• Collaborative team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.