What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Coordinator position at The Berne Apparel Corpo?
Berne Apparel is a manufacturer and distributor of durable work and outdoor apparel, proudly serving hardworking Americans for over 100 years. We design clothing that is made right, made to work, and made affordable, with a strong focus on quality, functionality, and sustainability.
Our products are distributed throughout the United States through farm and home retailers, sporting goods retailers, uniform resellers, and promotional product distributors.
At Berne, we value hard work, teamwork, accountability, and practical solutions. Our teams work closely together to support the people who rely on our products every day.
Job Description:
The Sourcing Coordinator supports the sourcing and production team by managing purchase orders, maintaining accurate data, and ensuring timely communication with factory partners. This role plays a critical part in keeping production on track by monitoring timelines, tracking progress, and supporting day-to-day coordination across vendors and internal teams.
Primary Responsibilities
Purchase Order & Data Management
- Manage purchase order entry, tracking, and updates across active styles and seasons
- Maintain accurate data in sourcing systems, including style, cost, vendor, and SKU information
- Receive and upload final purchase order costs and delivery dates through Order Acknowledgements (OA)
Production Tracking & Coordination
- Maintain time-and-action calendars and follow up with factories on key milestones using OSR tools
- Track production progress, sample status, and on-time delivery performance
- Support coordination of component timelines with suppliers through Vendor OSR
Factory Communication & Support
- Distribute tech packs, specifications, and updates to factories, ensuring accuracy and acknowledgment
- Support day-to-day communication with factories regarding production, sampling, and documentation
- Receive and upload third-party inspection reports for finished goods
Reporting & Administrative Support
- Prepare routine reports on purchase order status, production progress, and performance metrics
- Support the Sourcing Manager and Director with ad hoc analysis, documentation, and project work
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in sourcing, production, or supply chain (apparel experience a plus)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through on deadlines
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management systems
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, vision
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Work-from-home days
- Supportive team environment
Berne Apparel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.