Production Coordinator

YJM Apparel Group Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

YJM Apparel Group Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Production Coordinator to support the production team from order placement through delivery.

You will track orders, maintain records, and ensure clear communication with factories, logistics, and internal stakeholders to keep schedules on track. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in production or logistics, a degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-focused mindset in a fast-paced apparel

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in production, logistics, or supply chain coordination, preferably in apparel
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• Experience with overseas factories or import/export processes a plus

Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and track purchase orders through all stages of production
• Maintain accurate production status reports and WIP trackers
• Monitor order timelines and flag potential delays
• Assist in maintaining production calendars across multiple factory partners
• Communicate with overseas factories to confirm order details, timelines, and shipping schedules
• Follow up on outstanding production updates, sample approvals, and documentation
• Support resolution of day-to-day production issues under guidance from the Production Manager
• Assist in coordinating quality control checkpoints and inspections
• Maintain organized records of POs, invoices, packing lists, and shipping documents
• Help track quality issues or discrepancies for review
• Coordinate with logistics on shipment bookings, container tracking, and delivery timelines
• Reconcile shipping and production data against POs and invoices
• Identify and elevate past-due or at-risk shipments
• Support sales, merchandising, and logistics teams with production status updates
• Assist in preparing weekly/monthly production and shipping reports
• Provide general administrative and data support to the production team

Skills

Strong organizational skills

High attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication

Proactive and dependable

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/production tracking systems (e.g., QuickBooks, WMS)

Job description

Production Coordinator

YJM Apparel Group Inc. | New York, NY | Full-Time | On-Site

About YJM Apparel Group

YJM Apparel Group Inc. is a New York-based apparel company operating across Mens divisions, managing production and distribution relationships with factory partners and major retail accounts. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Production Coordinator to support our production team in managing orders from placement through delivery.

Position Overview

The Production Coordinator will support the day-to-day execution of production activities, working closely with the Production Manager and cross-functional teams to track orders, maintain accurate records, and ensure smooth communication between factories, logistics, and internal stakeholders. This is a detail-driven, execution-focused role ideal for someone looking to grow their career in apparel production management.

Key Responsibilities

Order Tracking & Administration

• Enter, update, and track purchase orders through all stages of production
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date production status reports and WIP trackers
• Monitor order timelines and flag potential delays to the Production Manager
• Assist in maintaining production calendars across multiple factory partners
• Communicate with overseas factories to confirm order details, timelines, and shipping schedules
• Follow up on outstanding production updates, sample approvals, and documentation
• Support resolution of day-to-day production issues under guidance from the Production Manager

Quality & Documentation

• Assist in coordinating quality control checkpoints and inspections
• Maintain organized records of POs, invoices, packing lists, and shipping documents
• Help track and document quality issues or discrepancies for review

Logistics Support

• Coordinate with logistics team on shipment bookings, container tracking, and delivery timelines
• Assist in reconciling shipping and production data against purchase orders and invoices
• Help identify and elevate past-due or at-risk shipments

Cross-Functional Support

• Support sales, merchandising, and logistics teams with production status updates
• Assist in preparing weekly/monthly production and shipping reports
• Provide general administrative and data support to the production team

Requirements

Experience & Education

• 2–4 years of experience in production, logistics, or supply chain coordination, preferably in apparel or fashion
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• Prior experience working with overseas factories or import/export processes a plus

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)
• Familiarity with ERP or production tracking systems (e.g., QuickBooks, WMS platforms) a plus
• Basic understanding of costing terms such as FOB, LDP, and DDP a plus

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work well in a fast-paced team environment
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior production staff
• Paid time off