Our Company: Originally founded in 1975, BCI has continually evolved to become a leader in the women's fashion industry. Launching initially with CHAUS and private label lines and then expanding into a multi-brand platform business, we have been at the forefront of market trends and the changing retail environment.
Our brands, including CeCe, Vince Camuto, Ted Baker, 1.State and Parker, each serve unique customer demographics but are united in their commitment to quality and style. As we expand our presence, BCI remains dedicated to innovation, excellence, and women's empowerment through fashion.
About this Role:
Researching, sourcing, allocating, and developing fabric based on seasonal design concepts, trends and request. Will report to the Director of Fabric R&D to support private label brands. Collaborating with design, sales and production to ensure a thoughtful approach to sourcing new brand right fabrics and establishing a preferred supplier matrix.
Responsibilities:
- Source new seasonal and core fabrics for private label brands that meet designs vision and company strategy.
- Translate design concepts into commercialized materials at the appropriate price point.
- Follow up with design, production, mills and vendors on outstanding fabric sourcing to ensure on time delivery.
- Create and maintain Fabric sample orders using PLM.
- Proactively track lab dips and strike offs and report status regularly to design team to meet calendar deadlines.
- Monitor all calendar milestones to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Own all seasonal proto and sample yardage requests, working directly will fabric mills and allocating yardage to factories.
- Attend local fabric shows to source new suppliers and develop mill relationships that fit into companies sourcing strategy.
- Actively look to build new supplier relationships will mills outside of China.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in textiles and/or fabric management
- Proficient in PLM system, experience with Centric a plus
- Associates or higher degree required.
- Strong knowledge of fabric construction, finishing, washing with an emphasis in knits and wovens.
- High attention to detail and ability to clearly articulate goals and objective with strong follow-through.
- Understanding of raw material and apparel testing.
- Must have proactive attitude and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong problem-solving skills; able to proactively recommend solutions.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Highly motivated, ability to prioritize workflow, and have good time management skills.
- Good mill contacts and relationships.
- Enthusiastic and team-oriented.
The salary range for this full time role depends on experience between $85,000 $100,000.
Benefits
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Program
- Paid Time Off
- Robust Holiday Schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Training & Development
- Growth Opportunities!
BCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in textiles and/or fabric management
- Proficiency in a PLM system; Centric experience is a plus
- Associate degree or higher
- Strong knowledge of fabric construction, finishing, and washing, especially knits and wovens
- Understanding of raw material and apparel testing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to recommend solutions proactively
- Good mill contacts and supplier relationships
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and time management
- Proactive, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and team-oriented attitude
What We Do
BCI Brands is a multi-branded fashion platform with a mission to create, acquire, license, and grow iconic women’s apparel brands. BCI’s specialty in women’s sportswear and dresses, coupled with our better distribution and ecommerce networks, has cemented our reputation as an innovator in the better and contemporary markets. Our brands include Vince Camuto, 1.State, CeCe, Chaus, Parker, MSK, Sam and Jess, and Cynthia Steffe, along with a variety of private labels for key partners Dillard’s and Halogen for Nordstrom. BCI leverages our distinct brand incubation capabilities, from ideation and design, to sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and sales to create top labels in house for distribution across multiple market segments. Our comprehensive expertise in global sourcing and development has made us a leader in speed to market execution. BCI is privately owned by CEO Ariel Chaus after repurchasing it from The Camuto Group in 2018, and is driven by a strong executive management team, including Chairman Manny Chirico. The company has an annual wholesale revenue that currently exceeds $400 million.
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