Sourcing and Production Assistant - Men's Woven

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This role is in-office Monday through Friday.

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:

•    For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off.
•    Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.
•    50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.
•    Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!
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SET THE COURSE

The Sourcing & Production Assistant supports the end-to-end product lifecycle from development through production, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality apparel that meets brand standards. This role is responsible for managing development data, sample tracking, tech pack accuracy, PO issuance, production approvals, vendor communication, and system updates. The position partners cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Materials, Merchandising, Planning, Finance, and external vendors to support business objectives.

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

Product Development Support

• Maintain and update development WIP reports across multiple seasons to track requests, submits, and approvals for mocks, trims, embroideries, and washes.

• Track and distribute samples from initial through salesman sample stages; coordinate with Design, Technical Design, and Samples teams.

• Review and proof tech packs for accuracy; assist in generating and issuing tech packs to vendors.

• Support costing activities by tracking seasonal development costs, updating cost sheets, and communicating sample costs and HTS codes.

• Update and maintain Flex PLM with sourcing and vendor allocation data, milestone updates, and product attributes.

Production & Order Management

• Create and manage Production WIP reports, ensuring all approvals (fabric, trims, shade lots, washes, etc.) are completed on time to support shipment schedules.

• Review testing reports and coordinate with QC to ensure compliance before bulk production begins.

• Track delivery timelines and communicate delays or issues to internal partners.

• Approve bulk price tickets, UPC codes, labels, hangtags, and packaging.

• Vendor & Cross-Functional Communication

• Serve as a daily contact for vendors regarding both development and production activities.

• Participate in vendor calls to review outstanding issues, track progress, and align on corrective actions.

• Act as liaison between garment vendors, fabric mills, and trim suppliers.

• Support category managers and managers on special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience preferred.

• 2–4 years of experience in apparel product development, sourcing, or production.

• Strong understanding of garment construction, development timelines, and production processes.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel skills required); Flex PLM and Blue Cherry experience preferred.

• Strong math, costing, and analytical skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and with global vendors.

• Proactive problem-solving and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Travel 10%

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.

Rate Range: $22.02 to $33.03 Hourly

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

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