This purpose of this position is to act as an integral part of the Merchandising team for an assigned brand, consumer segment & product line, and support the day-to-day functions involved with the development of product from inception to floor.
•Create and maintain line plans/matrix and communicate plans to stakeholders
•Assist with targeted consumer research via market shopping and trade/fashion publications to contribute to line development and pricing strategies
•Provide historical analysis to support the development of seasonal product briefs
•Create and maintain internal seasonal sample lines
•Working closely with other internal groups, ensure the on-time execution of sales samples and sell-in tools
•Act as a conduit of information, materials and samples to external agencies
•Assist in creating Manufacturing Ready Packages
•Maintain seasonal product integrity in our system
•Present product lines at internal meetings
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree (5+ years combined college education and experience may be substituted for a degree)
•Minimum 3 years of merchandising experience
•Computer literacy including proficiency with MS Office applications
Additional Qualifications
•A Bachelor's degree is a plus
•Outstanding communication skills
•Strong detail orientation and thoroughness
•A high degree of flexibility and initiative
Posted By Magie Fong
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Monday, November 30, 2009
(Coach) Reed Krakoff- Director of Hardware- Jewelry/Metals Expert (NY)
| Job Title: | Reed Krakoff - Director of Hardware - Jewelry/Metals Expert |
| Position Description: | Reed Krakoff - Director of Hardware – Jewelry/Metals Expert / New York, NY Coach, founded in 1941, is America’s premier accessible luxury accessories brand and a leader in international markets. We are a designer and marketer of high quality, modern accessories that complement the diverse lifestyles of today’s consumer. Coach offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits within a dynamic work environment. Coach brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the best and brightest people in the industry. At Coach you will be in great company! “With average sales growth of 24% over the past three years and a 61% return on invested capital, Coach is No. 1 on this year's BusinessWeek 50 ranking. The companies that make up the BusinessWeek 50 represent the star performers in each of the 10 sectors that make up the S&P 500.” Business Week, March 2008 Primary Purpose The Director of Hardware is responsible for the development of accessories hardware, from conceptualization to approval, for Reed Krakoff, Coach’s new luxury brand initiative. Specifically, this Director is accountable for sourcing and initiating new designs, materials and processes. The Director of Hardware reports to the Divisional Vice President of Hardware. The Director must be creative, resourceful, efficient and highly service and solution oriented. The Director is responsible for managing key professionals including modelmaking, sample development and factory production. Key Responibilities:
The accomplished individual will possess...
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| City: | New York |
| State: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| Job Type: | Full Time - Permanent |
| Interest Category: | Operations/Supply Chain |
| Shift: | |
| Requisition Number: posted by Michelle Fong | 819 |
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Fifth Sun Retail Clothing Supplier, Director of Product Development and Planning (Chico)
FIFTH SUN
A DIVISION OF GONZALES ENTERPRISES, INC
COMPANY INFO:
Fifth Sun is located in beautiful Northern California (180 miles north of San Francisco) and has been a leading supplier of graphic t-shirts and apparel for the retail clothing industry for over 13 years. The primarily focus is graphic and fashion design, and the marketing and distribution of printed apparel for juniors (teen girls) and young men, for such companies as Hot Topic, Anchor Blue, JCPennys, Macys, and Wal-Mart. We offer several categories of Private label attitude and urban inspired product lines for major national accounts. In addition, we also hold many licenses such as Manchester United, Warner Brothers, Miller Beer, Guinness Beer, Captain Morgan, Patron, World Wrestling Entertainment, Discovery Channel, Pepsi and Ben Davis, just to name a few. Our product lines are highly recognized across the U.S. and abroad, and carry a great deal of reputation for outstanding art, creative execution and high quality garments. We encourage you to view our website for a small sampling of what types of designs we do at www.5sun.com. To support our growth, Fifth Sun moved, Oct 2007, into a creatively and custom designed 44,000 sq. ft. facility complete with several lounge/meeting areas, theatre room, café and outdoor break areas. Fifth Sun employees are creative, passionate and driven, they are proud of what they have built and a high level of performance is expected by all of us who make up Fifth Sun. We are a profitable company, with an excellent credit rating, and value our employees. We have minimal turnover.
Job Title:
Director of Product Development and Planning.
Reporting to the Creative Director, this position will develop, operate and manage a product development and sourcing department within the design department. This is a “hands on” and newly formed position created to address the growth in this segment of our company. In addition, this role could require both domestic and international travel. Qualifications:
• University degree required, 6 - 10 years of accumulated planning, buying or sourcing experience required with product development a plus.
• Strong planning background is a definite plus.
• 3-5 years of management experience required
• Best candidate must have a thorough understanding of fabrics and construction details for young mens, juniors and children’s apparel or be able to learn this quickly.
• Knowledge in cross-functional operations is preferred, including merchandising, sourcing, distribution/logistics, planning, allocations and QA
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft office applications and Outlook a must, familiarity with PLM software a plus)
• Knowledge of global, regional and country specific trade programs/regulations
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and objectively
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strategic thinking & visionary skills required.
• Good eye for market trends for our customer base. Must Haves (Requirements):
• Must relocate to Chico, Ca
• Passionate, approachable, strong follow though.
• Positive, energetic, upbeat and fun while maintaining professionalism. We’re looking for a visionary.
• Strong work and personal ethic with a lead by example work philosophy.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team. This includes the desire to build teams and mentor your reports for their growth and job satisfaction.
• Ability to follow and understand popular culture and how it affects our markets.
• Strong strategic planning aptitude and ability to execute it.
Duties:
• Strategic line planning of licensed, non licensed and private label products.
• Develop and manage a Product Development calendar for sales.
• Take ownership and manage the product from conception all the way through the process to a completed salesman sample.
• Learn the screen print process including limitations and new techniques.
• Assist sales department in sales presentations to buyers and program planning.
• Merchandise and work with our design department to plan for and create, sample new products and work with the sourcing department.
• Manage an in house or satellite sourcing department and PD department.
• Some vendor management and negotiations.
• Institute and manage quality assurance programs.
• Make presentations to sales and design department of new line developments along with the merchandise department.
• Work very closely, and be an integral link between Sales, Art and Production.
Benefits:
• Medical coverage (after mandatory probation period)
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Flex Choice 125 Plan (IRC Section 125 Plan for Employees)
• Profit Sharing and 401K Employer Match Program.
Email Résumé and Cover Letter to hr@5sun.com
Posted by Ashley Eslick
A DIVISION OF GONZALES ENTERPRISES, INC
COMPANY INFO:
Fifth Sun is located in beautiful Northern California (180 miles north of San Francisco) and has been a leading supplier of graphic t-shirts and apparel for the retail clothing industry for over 13 years. The primarily focus is graphic and fashion design, and the marketing and distribution of printed apparel for juniors (teen girls) and young men, for such companies as Hot Topic, Anchor Blue, JCPennys, Macys, and Wal-Mart. We offer several categories of Private label attitude and urban inspired product lines for major national accounts. In addition, we also hold many licenses such as Manchester United, Warner Brothers, Miller Beer, Guinness Beer, Captain Morgan, Patron, World Wrestling Entertainment, Discovery Channel, Pepsi and Ben Davis, just to name a few. Our product lines are highly recognized across the U.S. and abroad, and carry a great deal of reputation for outstanding art, creative execution and high quality garments. We encourage you to view our website for a small sampling of what types of designs we do at www.5sun.com. To support our growth, Fifth Sun moved, Oct 2007, into a creatively and custom designed 44,000 sq. ft. facility complete with several lounge/meeting areas, theatre room, café and outdoor break areas. Fifth Sun employees are creative, passionate and driven, they are proud of what they have built and a high level of performance is expected by all of us who make up Fifth Sun. We are a profitable company, with an excellent credit rating, and value our employees. We have minimal turnover.
Job Title:
Director of Product Development and Planning.
Reporting to the Creative Director, this position will develop, operate and manage a product development and sourcing department within the design department. This is a “hands on” and newly formed position created to address the growth in this segment of our company. In addition, this role could require both domestic and international travel. Qualifications:
• University degree required, 6 - 10 years of accumulated planning, buying or sourcing experience required with product development a plus.
• Strong planning background is a definite plus.
• 3-5 years of management experience required
• Best candidate must have a thorough understanding of fabrics and construction details for young mens, juniors and children’s apparel or be able to learn this quickly.
• Knowledge in cross-functional operations is preferred, including merchandising, sourcing, distribution/logistics, planning, allocations and QA
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft office applications and Outlook a must, familiarity with PLM software a plus)
• Knowledge of global, regional and country specific trade programs/regulations
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and objectively
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strategic thinking & visionary skills required.
• Good eye for market trends for our customer base. Must Haves (Requirements):
• Must relocate to Chico, Ca
• Passionate, approachable, strong follow though.
• Positive, energetic, upbeat and fun while maintaining professionalism. We’re looking for a visionary.
• Strong work and personal ethic with a lead by example work philosophy.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team. This includes the desire to build teams and mentor your reports for their growth and job satisfaction.
• Ability to follow and understand popular culture and how it affects our markets.
• Strong strategic planning aptitude and ability to execute it.
Duties:
• Strategic line planning of licensed, non licensed and private label products.
• Develop and manage a Product Development calendar for sales.
• Take ownership and manage the product from conception all the way through the process to a completed salesman sample.
• Learn the screen print process including limitations and new techniques.
• Assist sales department in sales presentations to buyers and program planning.
• Merchandise and work with our design department to plan for and create, sample new products and work with the sourcing department.
• Manage an in house or satellite sourcing department and PD department.
• Some vendor management and negotiations.
• Institute and manage quality assurance programs.
• Make presentations to sales and design department of new line developments along with the merchandise department.
• Work very closely, and be an integral link between Sales, Art and Production.
Benefits:
• Medical coverage (after mandatory probation period)
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Flex Choice 125 Plan (IRC Section 125 Plan for Employees)
• Profit Sharing and 401K Employer Match Program.
Email Résumé and Cover Letter to hr@5sun.com
Posted by Ashley Eslick
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
BCBG Fabric R& D Operations in LA
Now BCBG is looking for more assistants and they seem to love UCD graduates so please send out this email and have those who are interested send me their resumes. (Nancy Smith [nancy.angela.smith@gmail.com]
The Fabric R&D Operations team is responsible for execution and maintaining all fabric test and sample dup orders for each divisions assigned to insure prompt delivery and efficient management of the fabric research operation daily.
Job Responsibilities:
1)Issue sample purchase orders
2)FDR Reports
3)Fabric Specs
4)Assist with Fabric Counter sourcing in necessary***
-All ordering of test fabric and sample/dup fabric
-Responsible to issue all sample purchase orders and follow-up
-Create and maintain weekly FDR reports and meetings
-Update and maintain PDM information
-Make sure all "specs" and "hand standards" are complete and passed with the given deadlines.-Insure all DP codes are assigned-Send out color standards om compliance with BCBG lab dip form with DP code
-Organize "unconfirmed spec" recap closely with production on a weekly basis
-Maintain sample fabric receiving books and distribute dup cards to design
-General office duties and all necessary follow-up
-Coordinate any local sample fabric dyeing and follow up
The Fabric R&D Operations team is responsible for execution and maintaining all fabric test and sample dup orders for each divisions assigned to insure prompt delivery and efficient management of the fabric research operation daily.
Job Responsibilities:
1)Issue sample purchase orders
2)FDR Reports
3)Fabric Specs
4)Assist with Fabric Counter sourcing in necessary***
-All ordering of test fabric and sample/dup fabric
-Responsible to issue all sample purchase orders and follow-up
-Create and maintain weekly FDR reports and meetings
-Update and maintain PDM information
-Make sure all "specs" and "hand standards" are complete and passed with the given deadlines.-Insure all DP codes are assigned-Send out color standards om compliance with BCBG lab dip form with DP code
-Organize "unconfirmed spec" recap closely with production on a weekly basis
-Maintain sample fabric receiving books and distribute dup cards to design
-General office duties and all necessary follow-up
-Coordinate any local sample fabric dyeing and follow up
Sunday, June 1, 2008
REK GROUP - Fashion Sourcing Coordinator (New York)
| Country : | USA |
| Location : | New York |
| Département : | New York |
| City : | NEW YORK CITY, NY |
| Job type : | Permanent |
| Availability : | Full time |
| Salary : | $45,000 to $55,000 per year |
| Experience : | 2 to 5 years |
| Description : | Fashion company seeks sourcing coordinator to speak Chinese to factories REK Group The REK Group is New York's Premier Staffing Firm Secializing in the Recruitment and Placing of Qualified Professionals in the Fashion, Jewelry & Cosmetics Industries. Job Description Large $400 Million+ fashion company needs a bilingual Chinese and English speaking Sourcing Coordinator. This person will be responsible for communicating with factories in Chinese speaking countries. Fashion background, production is a big plus ...costing..., etc . Applicant should be Bilingual in English and Chinese. This is a great FASHION Company! Applicant must be detail-oriented and have strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure. Benefits include 16 paid vacation days and more, Salary up to 55K Should have a clothing background Main responsibilities: Daily communication and follow up w/ overseas agents/factories from order placement to shipping. Monitor and update production tracking to ensure timely delivery. Work closely w/ design and sales team. Update system (AS400) and maintain approval files. Apply Directly to This Ad or If You Prefer: E-mail your resume as a Word Document to: rekgroup@optonline.net fashion, production, cost, costing, producer, production coordinator, fashion coordinator, operations, fashion sourcing, fashion fashion, sourcing, chinese, production, clothes, clothing, retail, planning |
Posted by: Samantha Cheng
BCBG Max Azria Corporate Fabric Assistant Position (LA)
From one of our alumni Nancy Smith!Hey guys!If you or anyone you know is interested and has a Textiles background please forward me your/their resumes! I will refer and pass them along to my boss and HR! Here is the job description:Fabric R&D Operation team is responsible for execution and maintaining all fabric test and sample dup orders for each divisions assigned to insure prompt delivery and efficient management of the fabric research operation daily.Job Responsibilities:1)Issue sample purchase orders2)FDR Reports3)Fabric Specs4)Assist with Fabric Counter sourcing in necessary***-All ordering of test fabric and sample/dup fabric-Responsible to issue all sample purchase orders and follow-up-Create and maintain weekly FDR reports and meetings-Update and maintain PDM information-Make sure all "specs" and "hand standards" are complete and passed with the given deadlines.-Insure all DP codes are assigned-Send out color standards om compliance with BCBG lab dip form with DP code-Organize "unconfirmed spec" recap closely with production on a weekly basis-Maintain sample fabric receiving books and distribute dup cards to design-General office duties and all necessary follow-up-Coordinate any local sample fabric dyeing and follow upPosted April 30, 2008
Contact: nancy.angela.smith@gmail.com
Posted by: Sarah Kim
Contact: nancy.angela.smith@gmail.com
Posted by: Sarah Kim
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