Production Coordinator

Company Description

Children’s Apparel Network (CAN) is a leader in the children’s clothing industry, offering a versatile range of products including private label, character licenses, and national brands. Known for quality, fashion, and reliability, CAN caters to a diverse customer base, from small local shops to national retailers such as department stores, mid-tier, mass-market, and value stores. The company is committed to setting high industry standards and values its partnerships with customers and clients alike. CAN’s dynamic and adaptive approach has made it a trusted resource in children’s apparel.

Position Overview

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Production Coordinator, based in New York, NY.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Production Coordinator to support the end-to-end production lifecycle of our generic and branded children’s apparel. This role is critical to ensuring on-time delivery, upholding quality standards, and driving clear, consistent communication between internal teams and overseas factories.

The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in keeping production on track, identifying risks early, and helping resolve issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and track production timelines from development through bulk delivery
• Communicate daily with factories and vendors to monitor order status and proactively resolve issues
• Review and maintain purchase orders and all production-related documentation
• Ensure all production milestones are met; escalate risks or delays as needed
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, and PD teams to uphold product integrity
• Assist in troubleshooting production and quality issues; support implementation of corrective actions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in internal systems

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in production or sourcing within apparel (children’s preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities to promptly address challenges in production processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PLM systems is a plus