Production Coordinator, Leather & Accessories

TWP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

TWP in New York, NY is seeking a Leather & Accessories Production Coordinator to support import production, budgeting, and timely delivery. The role requires hands-on process improvement and strong collaboration with design and production teams.

You will manage purchase orders, cost sheets, and ERP records, coordinate QC, track WIP, and liaise with factories to ensure on-time shipments. Bachelor's degree preferred and 2–3 years in leather goods production.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in accessories, leather goods, or jewelry production.
• Knowledge of leather materials and accessories construction; understanding of technical design concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fashion, Production, Merchandising, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and issue seasonal purchase orders to factories per T&A calendar.
• Support open-costing, understand duty, freight, and landed costs.
• Maintain cost sheets aligned with company margins.
• Coordinate with Design/Tech teams on materials, trims, and production processes.
• Track production from SMS review through PP, TOP to final delivery to NJ warehouse.
• Coordinate QC inspections with factories and warehouse, as needed.
• Collaborate with logistics to prioritize orders and timely deliveries.
• Build strong relationships with factories and vendors.
• Track arrival of materials, hardware, and trims for production.
• Coordinate freight bookings with factories and logistics.
• Create and maintain WIP reports, BOMs, styles, and POs in ERP.

Skills

2-3 years experience

Leather goods production

Strong organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Production/Merchandising

Tools

ERP systems (BlueCherry)

MS Office

Job description

TWP is looking for a Leather & Accessories Production Coordinator. This position will report to the Import Production Manager. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is able to implement and improve processes while maintaining quality, timelines and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the T&A calendar to plan and issue seasonal purchase orders to factories.
• Support open-costing negotiations and understand duty, freight, and landed cost implications.
• Maintain cost sheets alignment with company margin targets.
• Partner with Technical Design, Design, and Product Development teams to ensure accurate consumption, materials, trims, and production processes.
• Track production from SMS review through PP, TOP, and final delivery to the NJ warehouse.
• Coordinate QC inspections with factories and/or warehouse management as needed.
• Liaise with specialty category consultants outside of office to support seasonal capsule execution, ensuring quality, costing, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with inbound logistics to prioritize orders and support timely deliveries to customers and warehouse locations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with factories and vendors.
• Partner with the Raw Materials team to track the arrival of key materials, hardware, and trims to factories.
• Coordinate with factories and logistics teams to ensure timely freight bookings.
• Create and maintain WIP reports, cost charts, BOMs, styles, and POs within the ERP system.
• Participate in weekly WIP meetings and communicate delivery risks or production concerns.
• Manage invoice approvals and cost actualization.
• Maintain organized production files and accurate product records.
• Support recut and replenishment programs by monitoring inventory with Merch team and check factory capacity regularly
• Assist with counter-sourcing initiatives in partnership with Design and Development teams.
• Help maintain alternative production options across categories.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in accessories, leather goods, or/and jewelry production.
• Knowledge of leather materials and accessories construction; understanding of technical design concepts a must
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fashion, Production, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Designer brand experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, multi-channel environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems, BlueCherry preferred.
• Salary range: $65,000–$80,000 annually
• 401(k) matching after eligibility period
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage