Production Assistant

A growing fashion brand is looking for a Direct-Hire Purchasing/Production Assistant. About the Role This role will focus on managing the purchase of raw materials and ensuring timely communication with mills and vendors. You will play a key role in maintaining development timelines, approvals, and overall production flow from concept through delivery. Key Responsibilities Partner with Design teams to review and approve fabrics, trims, lab dips, and strike-offs Communicate approvals and provide clear feedback on rejections to mills and vendors Create and manage purchase orders for all raw materials Track submissions, approvals, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with vendors as needed Prepare and maintain approved bulk standards for factory reference Monitor production calendars to ensure materials arrive within required timelines Maintain accurate logs and documentation across all development stages Qualifications Experience in purchasing, production, or raw materials within apparel Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) and garment components Experience working with design teams on approvals (lab dips, strike-offs, trims) Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities