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| Job Title | Salary | More |
|---|---|---|
| ACCOUNT PLANNER/REPLENISHMENT | 110k | Info |
| Asst. Merchandiser / Asst. Product Developer | 50-55K | Info |
| CAD / ILLUSTRATOR MENSWEAR FULL COLLECTION | 60-65k | Info |
| CUSTOMER SERVICE / ALLOCATOR CHILDREN'S APPAREL | 50-70K | Info |
| DESIGN DIRECTOR/ Bridal & Ready To Wear | 130-150K | Info |
| DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER SMALL LEATHER ACCESSORY MANAGER FREELANCE TO PERM | OPEN | Info |
| EDI SPECIALIST -CHILDREN'S APPAREL | 50-65K | Info |
| HEAD OF BRAND STRATEGY/CREATIVE SOCKS/UNDERWEAR/APPAREL | 225-235K | Info |
| HEAD OF DIGITAL GROWTH | 100-150k | Info |
| HEAD OF DIGITAL GROWTH | OPEN | Info |
| IMPORT MANAGER -SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS | 80-100K | Info |
| OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - CHILDREN'S APPAREL | 75-85K | Info |
| PLM Coord. | 50-55k | Info |
| PRODUCTION COORDINATOR / CTL WALMART | 70K | Info |
| QUALITY CONTROLER/ BANGLADESH | $1,500.00 USD a MONTH | Info |
| QUALITY CONTROLLER/ CHINA | 55-65K | Info |
| SHIPPING COORDINATOR- CHILDREN'S APPAREL | 50-60K | Info |
| TAILOR / MENSWEAR | $35/HR | Info |
| TECHNICAL DESIGNER TAILORED JACKETS & PANTS | 90K - 110K | Info |
New York City’s top Apparel Executive Search Firm is located in the Heart of Manhattan’s Fashion district, representing some of the finest names in the industry. With over 28 years recruitment experience, we believe in the power of building relationships.
For over 28 years, Todd Wayne, president and owner of Jessilyn Personnel, has been the driving force behind our firm. Prior to founding Jessilyn, Todd spent 15 years running a family apparel business affording him a unique perspective into the intricacies of the fashion industry.
From the beginning, the philosophy and foundation of our firm has focused on partnership. Building relationships with, and between, our clients and applicants. This has kept our company thriving and why we are located on 34th Street in the heart of the fashion industry, consistently delivering top candidates to our clientele.
The staff of Jessilyn Personnel conducts an in-depth interview with all of our candidates with every portfolio thoroughly is assessed. We make sure our applicants are qualified before we present them to our clients.
Jessilyn's applicant database is over 700,000 strong. We partner directly with your Human Resources Department to help them find candidates who will meet their specific needs.
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Location: Manhattan
Salary: 110k
Job#: 7751
Recruiter: Donna Caruso
Our client is a rapidly growing Mens and Boys Leisure/Underwear/Sock manufacturer. Who is looking for an energetic a senior level account/replenishment manager to join their fast paced team.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE WALMART/BIG BOX EXPERIENCE TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY
Position Summary
Responsible for working closely with sales team to provide analysis for sound business decisions, maintain accurate financial records, devise projections and coordinate merchandise needs across our tiers of business.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Location: Manhattan
Salary: 50-55K
Job#: 7886
Recruiter: Donna Caruso
Asst. Merchandiser / Asst Product Developer Menwear
Our client is a MENS WEAR casual sportswear wholesale company located in midtown Manhattan.
Full collection, jackets, shirts, pants, underwear and accessories. Sells from Nordstrom rack, TJ Maxx, they manufacture in Bangladesh they are looking Product Developer
Requirements:
• Work closely with design and tech,
• Daily communication with our vendors and suppliers.
• Follow up with account daily and correspond with factories in India and Bangladesh
• Develop all samples and TOP’S
• Work with Factorys on color cards & Swatches
• Analytical abilities will be a tremendous plus.
• Report to designer
• Put together pricing
• This person must ensure a smooth transition process between design and production.
• Must be detail oriented
• Partner with Pre-production and Production teams to allocate programs and evaluate sample development strategies.
• Serve as key communicator with all off shore factories.
• Communicate seasonal plans to each factory.
• Discuss aesthetic details of all programs.
• Issue proto and sample requests.
• Alert factories to changes to the line.
• Abide by development calendar guidelines.
• Alert Product Development Director of calendar issues and partner with them to problem solve and adjust calendar as needed.
• Create and maintain seasonal tracking reports.
• Track proto status with factories. Track off shore sample orders,
• Track 1st set of samples for showroom presentations.
• Have a clear understanding of development and sampling needs. Initiate and maintain yardage ordering guides for the R&D team.
• Collaborate with the fabric and trim area to keep track of raw materials status for protos and sampling.
• Partner with sample room and tech teams.
Location: Manhattan
Salary: 60-65k
Job#: 7884
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Our client is a casual sportswear wholesale company located in midtown Manhattan. They are Full collection, jackets, shirts, pants, underwear, and accessories. Selling to Nordstromrack, Tjmax, Sacks on 5th and Ross. They manufacture in Bangladesh and India. they are looking for a CAD artist / Sketcher
CAD / Illustrator menswear full collection
We are looking for a CAD artist/ Sketcher:
Must be detail oriented.
×Location: Manhattan
Salary: 50-70K
Job#: 7890
Recruiter: Donna Caruso
We have two Postions for Allocator /Customer Service
Our client is a Children's Apparel manufacturer who is looking for an experienced, detailed oriented, organized candidate with excellent verbal andwritten communication skills.
Our client is interested in candidates that have experience working for wholesale fashion companies that have a business of primarily stock / line merchandise and not a private label business or only a Walmart business.
With hundreds of styles that are sold to many different retailers. Their customers buy dozens of the styles and sometimes are in oversold positions.
The right candidate has to learn to understand our Client's priorities and make decisions on which customers are going to get the available inventory.
Their stores are in line with the likes of Fred Meyer, Boscov’s. Beall’s, Gabe’s, TJ Maxx , Burlington, Ross and dozens of NY/NJ specialty stores.
Our client reqires candidates have knowledge with specific experience in the above mentioned space.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
. Manually entering retailer purchase orders
. Working with the Production, Imports, Credit and Sales Teams to get the information needed to Allocate orders
. Working with the sales team to distribute oversold styles
. Allocating orders and Creating Pick Tickets
. Sending instructions to the warehouse to have merchandise ticketed and hung
. Following up with the warehouse for shipping
. Billing and invoicing orders Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years working experience for wholesale fashion companies that sell apparel to discounters and specialty stores.
Our client sells line merchandise to many retailers therefore, having experience only working with a Private Label company or a retailer is not applicable.
***THIS IS NOT A MANAGEMENT OR SUPERVISORY POSITION. IT IS A LINE POSITION. ***
×Location: Manhattan
Salary: 130-150K
Job#: 7864
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
DESIGN DIRECTOR/ Bridal & Ready To Wear 130-150k
Luxury 7th Ave bridal / Ready to wear design studio is searching for a Design Director.
You will Bew Designing both Collections !!!
×Location: Manhattan
Salary: OPEN
Job#: 7872
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Luxury lifestyle Canibis Couture Accessory House is looking for a freelance/to perm
Digital Social Media Manager to join their team.
Must be experienced in the Management of Small Leather Accessories for Luxury Design Couture Marketing & Digital Marketing
Social-Media Management Content Writing Print Media Events and Collaborations
Ability to collaborate Brand Shoots, Co-ordinations and Execution
Communication Efficiently
Must be Organized and have excellent follow up skill and the ability to navigate all social media outlets.
Check us out on Twitter #wearefreeminded
×Location: Manhattan
Salary: 50-65K
Job#: 7892
Recruiter: Donna Caruso
We have Two postions for EDI Specialist – Children's Apparel
We are looking for an experienced, detailed oriented, organized candidate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Candidates must understand size scales and size assortments. You must have experience with retail customers such as:
Macy’s, JC Penney, Walmart, Beall’s, Boscov’s, Fred Meyer, Nordstrom, Army, etc.
**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR RESUME IF YOU HAVE NOT WORKED WITH SOME OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED RETAILERS and HAVE HANDS ON EDI EXPERIENCE AND CANN UNDERSTAND/READ RAW DATA. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A PROGRAMMER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION**
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
. Entering product information into GXS UPC catalogs and Walmart's Retail Link system
. Manually entering retailer purchase ordersMerging retailer EDI purchase orders (850's, 860's etc.)
. Allocating orders and creating Pick Tickets
. Following up with the warehouse
. Routing orders and preparing VIC's Bills of Lading
. Billing and invoicing orders
. Sending out EDI Advanced Ship Notices (ASN 856) and EDI Invoices (810)
Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years working experience for wholesale fashion companies with distribution to discount stores.
Hands on EDI experience required.
***THIS IS NOT A PROGRAMING, MANAGEMENT OR SUPERVISORY POSITION. IT IS A LINE POSITION. ***
×Location: Manhattan
Salary: 225-235K
Job#: 7869
Recruiter: Donna Caruso
Our client is a growing Mens/Boys/Womens Socks/Underwear/Apparel manufacturer looking for an experienced Brand Strategist
Job description:
Expert on market trends and apply keen understanding of the marketplace to maximize effectiveness of execution
Unwavering attention to detail on our product offering and how our client interfaces with their customers as a brand
Build all-encompassing creative strategy surrounding:
Identity
Naming
Brand Design
Photography
Art Direction
Translate business needs into accessibly inspiring brand solutions
Conduct effective product, packaging and market strategy and review meetings informing, inspiring and educating our organization
Present a clear strategic direction regularly to senior level management influencing business decisions and direction
Work closely with sales team to understand account needs and sales goals while ensuring those variables can be satisfied by the brand strategy
Foster a collaborative environment with designers, marketing and product managers to ensure vision comes to fruition
Effective collaborator
Superior business acumen
Customer centric
Design and packaging experience
Knowledge of sustainability and social awareness initiatives
Experience with mens underwear, socks and apparel
×Location: Manhattan
Salary: 100-150k
Job#: 7875
Recruiter: Donna Caruso
Head of Digital Growth
OUR CLIENT IS A DRESS, KNIT & WOVEN WOMEN'S MANUFACTURER LOOKING FOR A CANDIDATE TO HEAD UP THEIR DIGITAL DIVISION
· Building strategic and tactical plans that drive business profitability by increasing visitors, improving conversion rates, increasing AOV, managing margin performance, including through effective pricing and promotional activities.
· Responsible for development and training of the ecommerce team
The Successful Applicant should have:
Location: ALL LOCATION
Salary: OPEN
Job#: 7881
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Manager, Growth Marketing CONSULTANT
Reports to: Head of Growth
Start Date: ASAP
ABOUT THE ROLE
Freeminded is a new cannabis couture luxury direct-to-consumer brand looking to build out the acquisition and marketing team, in this role you will help to identify, assess and test new opportunities for user growth. When successful opportunities are discovered, this person will work to operalization and scale them to develop clear always-on acquisition strategies.
The right person for this role is a strategic thinking and proactive doer who has a proven track record of user growth. They are someone who can quickly gain a deep understanding of our products, features and buyer personas and leverage this understanding to optimize and find new ways to acquire new users through the research they conduct on audience and market trends, emerging channels and more. They are deeply analytical and use data-driven insights to test theories and improve results. This person is also a pro at working collaboratively, communication and project management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategize
● Identify and utilize most appropriate digital platforms to drive target audience and outline channel & campaign strategies to support overall digital engagement and communication.
● Create the paid digital media marketing strategy, lay out an execution plan with clear priorities, milestones & goals – getting buy-in from key stakeholders.
● Manage the overall budget for performance marketing. Adopting flexible spend model without having a fixed budget approach where the focus will be on overall performance and contribution to business KPIs
● Set up, manage and optimize all digital marketing channels focusing on customer acquisition, mainly SEM, Paid Social (Facebook/Instagram), and Remarketing.
● Help operationalize and scale successful tests into the Marketing Team’s always-on user acquisition strategy
Setup & Optimize:
● Set up new campaigns with the optimal campaign structure.
● Run keyword research to capture the true search intent and structure/optimize by it.
● Analyze social media behavior of the brand’s target audience to identify Paid Social targeting.
● Layout campaign messages, ad texts and provide input for creatives.
● Conduct a series of tests with the right setup to extract new learnings, continuously analyze data to translate insights into opportunities, campaign decisions, and new test ideas.
● Maintain good overall account quality and health, applying best practices on all channels.
● Ongoing CPC and campaign budget optimization to increase revenue performance and ROI on all accounts, contributing to the overall performance.
● Evaluate ROI:
○ Establish a solid measurement framework to accurately measure return on investment.
○ Provide insight for creative and effective implementation of a wide variety of campaigns and provide regular reporting for key stakeholders.
○ Use web analytics tools to analyze overall digital marketing performance
Deliver results:
● Layout projects and define milestones for success.
● Establish responsibilities with internal teams and 3rd parties, assign accountabilities and continuously monitor progress to achieve digital marketing project milestones.
● Scale and optimize performance marketing channels to achieve sales and revenue goals.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
● 4-5 years of hands-on experience in performance marketing, SEM being the primary expertise.
● Deep knowledge of Google Ads and its tools is a must.
● Hands on experience in managing and optimizing and Paid Social campaigns (Facebook/Instagram).
● Hands on experience in managing and optimizing Remarketing campaigns
● Understanding of the foundations and principles of overall Performance Marketing (including channels such as Affiliates, Display, etc.)
● A proven track record of scaling profitable digital marketing efforts and meeting eCommerce performance marketing KPI’s.
● Experience in demonstrating highly technical and analytical approaches to performance marketing channels.
● Highly skilled in analyzing customer data and extract insights, identifying opportunities to make campaign decisions.
● Ability to make budget decision across channels to maximize overall performance.
● Highly action oriented and hands-on, ready to roll up sleeves proactively to start new projects and work out solutions during execution both independently and collaboratively with other with teams.
● A fierce learner & researcher, passionate for acquiring new skills and knowledge with own initiatives.
● Strong business acumen and experience of working with cross-functional teams to execute a digital strategy to achieve commercial objectives
● Solid communication skills, able to make presentations, engage and influence stakeholders both internally and externally.
● Exceptional with working with spreadsheets and the ability to develop high-level reporting and presentations.
● Ability to be agile in a fast-moving environment and being comfortable and adaptive to ambiguity and change.
● Understanding of the dynamics of retail in fashion or beauty
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Location: Manhattan
Salary: 80-100K
Job#: 7880
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Position Title : Import Manager
Reports To : CFO
Primary Responsibilities:
Negotiate ocean freight rates forwarders.
Review and approve all bookings made to forwarders.
Monitor movement of all shipments from departure at origin through the return of the empty to the port.
Monitor ports for container status -arrival, customs releases, discharges. Share that information with Berk’s. Update my Excel traffic report.
Advise management of shipping/booking challenges, update sales on any delays to ETA which affects our ability to meet customer shipping dates.
Receive and review all shipping documents ensuring description and HTSUS are USCBP compliant, verify prices & terms matches VPO, bring quantity variances to production department’s attention.
Conduct audit of broker’s customs entry CF7501 for all GMC goods moved on FOB basis, requests corrections when necessary.
Review ACH statement for payment of duties marrying it to the shipments and CF7501.
Update the Shipment Manager files in ERP for each shipment in transit.
Build and maintain GMC HTSUS data base, providing Sourcing/production team with information on duties of items for costing purposes.
Distribute shipping documents to A/P & production as well as the broker for filing customs entry.
Request quarterly container projections from the factories. Use this information to share with forwarders so they have knowledge of our equipment needs and can start securing space with the carriers.
Provide warehouse with monthly container forecast, the report is continuously updated and shared a few times during the month.
Run and distribute on Mondays “In Transit Report” to CFO and Accounting dept.
Review and approve freight invoices sent by the forwarders, Trucking invoices. Work with A/P to resolve any discrepancies/ inconsistencies.
Create and maintain files for each shipment – filing includes commercial documents, CF7501, freight invoices, Warehouse In & Out invoices and trucking invoices.
Ensure forwarders send Delivery order to warehouse in timely manner for pick up & delivery of containers.
Provide A/P with data as it relates to final cost of an item shipped.
Strong communication, Excel, ERP skills (familiar with Blue Cherry ERP a plus) (heavy volume-Walmart a plus)
×Location: Manhattan
Salary: 75-85K
Job#: 7895
Recruiter: Donna Caruso
Our Client is an established Children's Apparel Manufacturer who is looking for an Experienced Operations Supervisor to manage back-office operations, including: imports, order entry, EDI, allocation, routing, invoicing and shipping.
Candidate will be responsible to recruit, train and manage the operations team.
Candidate will be responsible to negotiate rates and maintain business relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, truckers and 3PL warehouses.
Customer distribution includes national department stores, discount stores, off-price retailers and specialty stores.
Please Only apply if you have experience working with a wholesale apparel company that sells into the budget and discount retail channel.
×Location: Manhattan
Salary: 50-55k
Job#: 7589
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Men’s Sportswear manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan is looking for an PLM Coord. IN OFFICE POSITION
We are searching candidates to fill the following role:
×Location: Manhattan
Salary: 70K
Job#: 7876
Recruiter: Donna Caruso
Our Client is a growing Sock/Underwear & Apparel manufacturer looking for a Production Coordinator to support the Sr Production Manager overseeing the product production process in our supply chain management. The Production Coordinator will work closely with the Sr production Manager in implementing process & metrics to support our deliveries & vendor performance.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUME IF YOU DO NOT HAVE WALMART EXPERIENCE
Primary Responsibilities
· Collaborates with QA/Compliance teams on Walmart floor ready guidelines (labels, trim, packaging)
· VPO creation and VPO maintenance
· Manage and resolve all reworks within the warehouse
· Request and Tracking of all Fit/PP/TOP samples and communication cross-functionally
· Timely communication with vendors to ensure shipment bookings are submitted on time.
· Reviewing all shipping documents to review prior to passing to logistics
· Review internal reporting (ie WIP, Shipment Schedule, QC schedule) and communicate to Sr Production Manager any potential shifts or delays.
· Create vendor guide (customer specific) by program and communicate to vendor
· Provide QC WIP report and final TNA (in collaboration with Production Manager)
· Understanding of Walmart vendor guides and standards
· Daily issue resolution and communication to vendors
Qualifications
· 5+ years of experience in apparel production. (Walmart/Big Box experience strongly preferred)
· AA, preferably BA/BS in Production, or equivalent combination of education and experience in related field.
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
· Self-motivated and self-directed with continuous desire to learn and grow.
· Flexible and agile learner able to adapt to the changing needs of the business.
· Exceptional time management and organizational skills with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
· Proactive problem solver able to trouble shoot and/or escalate issues effectively.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems such as Outlook, Word & Excel.
×Location: BANGLADESH
Salary: $1,500.00 USD a MONTH
Job#: 7862
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Men’s active/ sportswear manufacturer is looking for a Field Quality Controller. Work in a factory in Chittagon, Bangladesh. Preferably looking for candidates who are currently based and living in Bangladesh.
Location: China
Salary: 55-65K
Job#: 7861
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Quality Controller China
Men’s active/ sportswear manufacturer is looking for a Field Quality Controller. Work in two factories in Tianjia & Fujian, China. Preferably looking for candidates who are currently based and living in China.
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Location: Manhattan
Salary: 50-60K
Job#: 7889
Recruiter: Donna Caruso
Children's Apparel Shipping Coordinator –
Our Client is Children's Apparel manufacturer looking for an experienced, detailed oriented, organized SHIPPING COORDINAOR, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Candidates must have hands on experience routing orders with retail companies such as: Macy’s, JC Penney, Walmart, Beall’s, Boscov’s, Fred Meyer, Nordstrom, Army, Ross, Burlington, TJ Maxx etc.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUME IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EPERIENCE WITH SOME OF THE RETAILERS MENTIONED
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
. Reading retailer routing guides
. Creating Pick Tickets
. Sending Order Files and Labels to the warehouse (EDI 940 files)
. Routing orders through EDI files, retailer Web Portals, TMS Systems, and through email and telephone calls.
. Preparing VIC's Bills of Ladings
. Following up with the warehouse on shipping
. Billing and invoicing orders
. Sending out EDI Advanced Ship Notices (ASN 856) and EDI Invoices (810) . Saving PODs and UPS reports
. Approving trucker and warehouse invoices
Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years working experience for wholesale fashion companies with distribution to discount stores.
Hands on Routing experience required.
***THIS IS NOT A MANAGEMENT OR SUPERVISORY POSITION. IT IS A LINE POSITION. ***
×Location: Manhattan
Salary: $35/HR
Job#: 7813
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
One of the leading brands of couture RTW designers is looking for a tailor.
Location: Manhattan
Salary: 90K - 110K
Job#: 7888
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Technical Designer Tailored Jackets & Pants Freelance to Perm
Major branded Wholesale retailer in search for a woven Tailor Technical designer.
Must have Knowledge of tech PLM, Photoshop Illustrator, Tailor Jackets and Suiting.
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