Hiring: Production Assistant / Associate Company: Sweet Apparel Inc Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:13:53 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •2+ years of apparel production experience required Required Skills: •The Production Assistant contributes to the seasonal production process by assisting with the placement, execution and follow-up of manufacturing orders and by ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods. •Partner with Design and Merchandising to ensure timely execution of product development calendar •Perform daily tracking of goods on order, in progress (WIP) and in-transit to ensure timely delivery according to development calendar; create and distribute production status report; follow-up with vendors, factories and Design/Merchandising as needed •Partner with merchandisers to confirm the accuracy of size breaks, tickets, and item information; enter data into the approved vendor matrix, including costing and production capacity portfolio •Create, revise, input and maintain production orders and monitor transmission to factories; file and maintain records of purchase orders (POs); receive and track all pre-production samples and stock deliveries •Maintain product development logs, trim inventory/liability inventory, and production archives library; track non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors, where appropriate •Provide general administrative support to the team as needed Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge of apparel manufacturing and production workflows •Excellent organizational and communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Compensation: •Health Insurance, PTO, 401k, Summer Fridays! Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!