• Sourcing and Production role within the licensed apparel industry.
• Opportunity to work for a growing apparel organization in NYC.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading apparel licensing organization who pride themselves on long-standing relationships in the industry both nationally and internationally.

Job Description
• Manage sourcing and production activities to meet project timelines and budget requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure product quality and compliance with company standards.
• Monitor and analyze production schedules to optimize efficiency and minimize delays.
• Daily communication with factories, vendors and mills.
• Daily updates of WIP reports.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors to achieve cost savings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Sourcing and Production Associate Manager should have:
• Experience in sourcing and production within the apparel industry.
• Desirable: bi-lingual in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What's on Offer
• Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000 annually.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the apparel industry.
• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and efficiency.
• Exposure to domestic and international sourcing and production processes.