Fourth Floor · 14 hours ago
Fabric & Trim Purchasing Assistant
LA Metro Area
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$28/hr - $33/hr
4+ years expFourth Floor is a lingerie, lounge and sleepwear company seeking a Fabric/Trim Purchasing Assistant to join their team. The role involves maintaining communication with vendors, creating purchase orders, and ensuring timely production and delivery of materials.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Maintain regular communication with overseas vendors and factories regarding development status, pricing, lead times, and production readiness to support on-time production
Create purchase requisitions and issue raw material purchase orders (RMPOs)
Maintain and update raw material purchase order trackers on a daily basis
Monitor purchase orders from placement through shipment, delivery to garment factories, and order completion
Ensure order details, costs, and delivery dates align with production needs
Monitor Time and Action (T&A) calendars to support on-time delivery of development and production samples
Identify potential delays and work with the purchasing and production teams to resolve issues
Support smooth material flow to garment factories to meet production schedules
Coordinate with vendors, garment factories, and freight forwarders to arrange shipments under RMPOs
Ensure shipping documents and sample deliveries are accurate and completed on time
Track shipments and follow up on any delivery issues
Work closely with purchasing, production, logistics, and quality teams to ensure clear communication and alignment
Assist with weekly reporting by tracking order status and highlighting potential risks or delays
Proactively communicate issues and support solutions as a team
Qualification
Required
4–5 years of related experience in fabric purchasing, sourcing, production coordination, or supply chain
or a Bachelor's Degree in Textile/Apparel, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong Excel skills, including maintaining spreadsheets and formulas accurately
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while also managing individual responsibilities
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks
Willingness to learn, take direction, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Company
Fourth Floor
Fourth Floor is a staffing and recruiting company that offers freelancing and direct hire recruitment services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rachel Morgan
Director of Recruitment and Client Partnerships
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