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AMIRI

Import & Export Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills; able to manage documents, deadlines ... Experience with apparel or fashion imports, or with a high-volume importer, is a plus. * Able to ...

AMIRI

Import & Export Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA

$23 - $28/hr

Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills; able to manage documents, deadlines ... Experience with apparel or fashion imports, or with a high-volume importer, is a plus. * Able to ...

STRATA®

Inbound Logistics Manager

Doral, FL · On-site

Mainline offers high-end products with a raw edge, while Black Label caters to premium apparel ... Ensure compliance with all import regulations, including customs documentation, duties, tariffs ...

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How much do apparel import manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for apparel import manager in the United States is $69,921.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an apparel import manager?

Apparel Import Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the importation of clothing and textile products from international suppliers to their home country or company. They manage the entire process, including sourcing vendors, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and coordinating logistics. Their role is crucial in ensuring that imported apparel meets quality, cost, and delivery requirements, while also adhering to legal and ethical standards. Apparel Import Managers often work closely with supply chain, production, and merchandising teams to meet business objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an apparel import manager?

To thrive as an Apparel Import Manager, you need a deep understanding of international trade regulations, supply chain management, and apparel industry standards, often supported by a degree in business or logistics. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, customs documentation platforms, and trade compliance software is typically required. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely deliveries. These skills and qualifications are crucial for minimizing delays, reducing costs, and maintaining seamless import operations in a competitive market.

What are some common challenges faced by an apparel import manager, and how can they be addressed?

Apparel Import Managers often encounter challenges related to fluctuating shipping timelines, changing customs regulations, and coordinating with international suppliers. To address these issues, it's essential to maintain strong communication with vendors, stay updated on global trade policies, and implement robust tracking systems for shipments. Building strong relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers can also help resolve unforeseen delays and ensure compliance with import requirements.

What is the difference between Apparel Import Manager vs Apparel Purchasing Coordinator?

AspectApparel Import ManagerApparel Purchasing Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees import operations, manages logistics, ensures compliance with import regulationsCoordinates purchasing activities, selects suppliers, manages order placements
Required SkillsImport regulations, logistics management, negotiation skillsVendor management, order processing, communication skills
Work EnvironmentLogistics companies, import/export departments, international trade settingsBuying offices, retail companies, apparel brands
CertificationsImport/export certifications, supply chain managementPurchasing or procurement certifications often preferred

The Apparel Import Manager focuses on managing the import process, logistics, and compliance, while the Apparel Purchasing Coordinator handles vendor relations and order placement. Both roles require knowledge of supply chain processes, but the Import Manager has a broader scope related to international trade and logistics.

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Infographic showing various Apparel Import Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,921 per year, or $33.6 per hour.

Quality Assurance Manager - Women's Apparel (QA Import)

Reformation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:
Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.
Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company's Brands That Matterand winning a Best Carbon Footprintaward, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025, Circular by 2030, and pushing the whole industry forward along the way.Our work has gotten love in Drapersand Sourcing Journal, andTIMEwrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.
We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our ownsustainable factory in LA. We innovate across categories like accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear, and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this,this and this.
None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.
And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.
Work Location/ Schedule: Onsite, 5 days - Vernon HQ
The Role: Quality Assurance Manager - Women's Apparel
The Manager of Quality Assurance is responsible for driving product compliance and quality consistency across core QA processes - care label approvals, third-party inspection report review, fabric and garment testing, and high-return investigations for internationally produced product. This is a report-driven role: you are managing quality outcomes mainly through analysis and vendor communication, not physical warehouse inspection. You are the key communication link between overseas vendors, third-party inspection partners, internal QC, and the Production, Tech Services, Fabric, and Merchandising teams.
What You'll Do:
  • Overseas Inspection & Audit Management (~65%): Review 3rd-party reports (QIMA, Intertek, Baak, etc.). You will release passing shipments, troubleshoot workmanship/measurement issues for failures, and hold shipments missing approved TOP samples. This is a report-based function - you are managing quality outcomes through analysis and vendor communication. You'll also manage the 3-week audit plan and follow up on unscheduled vendor audits.
  • Care Label Compliance (~12%): Verify vendor-submitted labels against BOM, PIM, and Tech Packs. You'll identify discrepancies, request vendor corrections, and update PIM layouts to ensure total accuracy.
  • Fabric & Garment Testing (~11%): Manage the end-to-end testing process. This includes reviewing overseas fabric reports, processing internal test requests (preparing yardage/forms), managing retests, and communicating rejection or replacement instructions to suppliers.
  • Planning & QC Capacity (~2%): Track TOP/Tech sample arrivals and build weekly QC capacity vs. demand charts to ensure the team stays ahead of incoming volume.
  • Returns & Escalation Analysis (~4%): Partner with Merch/Production to investigate high-return items. You'll coordinate inventory pulls, conduct measurement checks against original inspection results, and prepare samples/findings for executive review.
  • Special Call-Outs (~2%): Investigate escalated issues from Import Production, coordinate re-audits, and ensure vendors implement corrective actions to close out quality gaps.

What You'll Need:
  • Experience: 4-6 years in Apparel Quality Control, QA, or Production. Experience must include managing offshore vendor quality through third-party inspection and testing programs. Candidates with warehouse or distribution QC backgrounds alone will not be considered.
  • Technical Mastery: Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric behavior, and inspection standards (AQL, inline vs. final audits). Candidates must demonstrate both garment and fabric expertise - fabric performance knowledge (colorfastness, shrinkage, seam strength) is required, not a plus.
  • Documentation Savvy: Ability to cross-reference complex data across BOMs, PIMs, Tech Packs, and lab reports.
  • System Skills: Intermediate Excel proficiency (vlookups, pivot tables). Experience with NetSuite or PIM systems is a major plus.
  • Testing Knowledge: Familiarity with fabric performance standards (colorfastness, shrinkage, seam strength) and lab testing methods.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree (Textiles, Apparel Manufacturing, or Supply Chain) or equivalent professional experience.

Who You Are:
  • Detail-Obsessed: You notice the small discrepancies in a care label or a lab report that others might miss.
  • A Clear Communicator: You can provide concise, actionable feedback to overseas vendors and internal cross-functional partners.
  • Data-Driven Decision Maker: You use standards and evidence to decide when to approve a marginal improvement or reject a lot. You make sound judgment calls independently, balancing quality and timelines - and you own those decisions.
  • High-Volume Pro: You thrive in fast-paced environments and can manage multiple deadlines and hundreds of reports without breaking a sweat.
  • Self-Directed: You manage your workload proactively, anticipate what's coming, and act before things become problems.

Compensation:
At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $90,000 - $95,000 + 10% bonus eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.
This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.
Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.
Benefits & Perks:
  • Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
  • We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.
  • We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.
  • We're a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you'll get to collaborate with people all around the world.
  • You'll get access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
  • We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.
  • We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status-in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We're here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.
Still don't know if you should apply? We get it-studies show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we're all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you're passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we'd love to hear from you. If this role doesn't totally excite you, consider applying to our general application.
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