Production and Sourcing Assistant
Manhead
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • New York • United States
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About the role
- Assist the Sourcing Manager in collaborating with the Brand Management and Creative teams to source client requested items, including both accessories and custom apparel.
- Assist and support the Production team with placing orders for accessories during high volume periods and managing general production needs.
- Place orders for blank samples and enter POs into NetSuite for requests from Brand Managers, including samples for internal review or client presentations.
- Additionally responsible for collecting and submitting blank tracking information from distributors and direct suppliers to print partners throughout the production process.
- Assist in gathering and submitting sample tracking information from distributors and direct suppliers for internal and client use.
- Assist with sending quote request emails to vendors during high volume periods, following direction on specifications, and accurately enter received quotes into QR and master sheets.
- Research and expand the vendor roster to fulfill unique or specialized sourcing requests, utilizing SAGE and other sourcing platforms to identify reliable suppliers and maintain quality standards.
- Update the Monday.com production board as new art setup requests are submitted, ensuring accurate tracking and visibility for the team.
- Assist in developing production strategies and techniques to meet client budgets and timelines, including obtaining and delivering quotes promptly across departments and sales channels.
- Monitor samples from overseas vendors and confirm production turnaround schedules, maintaining project specific calendars for sampling, bulk production, and quality assurance.
- Troubleshoot production and scheduling issues as they arise.
- Assist in onboarding new supplier partners to improve production strategies, timelines, and margins.
- Evaluate partner production standards and practices to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Support vendor negotiations to achieve competitive pricing.
- Meet with vendors regularly to maintain strong partnerships, addressing communication, pricing, and other key operational matters.
- Maintain interdepartmental communication to ensure all processes run effectively and efficiently.
- Work closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely capture of purchasing and sales-related transactions.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in sourcing, production coordination, or a related merchandise operations role.
- Basic understanding of production workflows, vendor coordination, and merchandise sourcing.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) preferred.
- Proficiency in SAGE, ASI and PPAI sourcing platforms preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments, vendors, and sales channels.
- Experience with custom apparel, accessories, or merchandise production preferred.
- Problem solving mindset and ability to troubleshoot production or scheduling issues independently.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Benefits
- Some travel requirements involved
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcingproduction coordinationvendor coordinationmerchandise sourcingproject managementproduction workflowstroubleshootingcustom apparelaccessories productionquality assurance
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detaileffective communicationcollaborationproblem solvingability to manage multiple projectsability to work independentlyability to work in a fast paced environment