James R. Bisciello
Howard Beach
Summary
Accomplished senior level Apparel Industry Executive with solid record in combining entrepreneurial spirit with corporate experience. Proven record of success in negotiation and profit oriented business management skills. Extensive experience in global sourcing, production, quality assurance, compliance, product development, line building and merchandising. Outstanding administrator and manager with strong team building skills, developing standards of performance to achieve pyramid goals and long range strategies. Built and maintained long range relationships with senior management and principals of domestic and international suppliers.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior VP production / sourcing/ costing development
RDG Global/ Major Label Group
08.2012 - 03.2025
- Responsible for all production (averaged 98% on time delivery) -responsible for all costing.
- Increased bottom line for cut and sew product by 10% (Walmart) -responsible for worldwide sourcing.
- Responsible for product development.
- Worked very closely with sales team/design team /technical teams
- Responsible for installing a functional lab in our Shanghai office.
- Tested all garments for dimensional stability, crocking, color fastness and all pertinent characteristics. lab is certified by Walmart.
- Reports to CEO of company.
VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION-100% IMPORTED PRODUCTION
JJ BASICS (N.Y.)-JUNIOR SWEATERS/ACTIVE WEAR CO.
09.2006 - 07.2011
- Responsible for all sourcing including sweaters/active wear and accessories
- Responsible for all price negotiations and final order placement worldwide
- Responsible for all production-delivery of first quality merchandise on a timely basis
- Oversaw company office in Hong Kong-all staff
- Oversaw production team in N.Y.
- Worked closely with technical design team
- Worked closely with sales team-developing private label opportunities
VICE PRESIDENT OF SOURCING AND PRODUCTION
VITAL APPAREL CORP (HUNTINGTON, N.Y.)
04.2005 - 09.2006
- Responsible for sourcing of all products-wovens/knits/accessories
- Managed entire N.Y. production team including pre-production dept./trim dept. and design staff
VICE PRESIDENT OF SOURCING AND PRODUCTION
INTERTEX APPAREL CORP. (N.Y.)
12.2003 - 04.2005
- Responsible for all production and sourcing of sweaters, knits and active wear
- Worked closely with overseas offices to monitor all aspects of production
- Worked closely with technical design and pre-production teams on all product development
- Worked closely with sales, regarding private label and major programs
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SOURCING STRATEGIES
KELLWOOD CO. (N.Y.)-OPERATING SERVICES DIVISION
06.1997 - 12.2003
- Managed the “Operating Service Division” , which was the strategic sourcing arm for all Kellwood companies
- Worked with every division to implement sourcing strategy.
- Participated in created Kellwood trading company in Hong Kong-this office imports $350 million FOB to various divisions
- Participated in creating corporate sourcing strategy
- Participated as member of Kellwood acquisition team (worked on 4 major acquisitions)
- Reported directly to chairman and CFO of Kellwood
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
RAFAELLA SPORTSWEAR (N.Y.)
12.1995 - 06.1997
- Volume over $200,000,000
- Oversaw all production, both domestic and offshore
- Scheduled all factories
- Responsible for negotiating all labor prices
- Responsible for Costing of all garments
- Responsible for Purchasing of all raw materials (both piece goods and trim) and delivery of finished garments
VICE PRESIDENT OF PURCHASING/MATERIAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
LESLIE FAY CO. INC. (N.Y.)
01.1983 - 12.1995
- Responsible for all purchasing and operation functions in the Sportswear and Dress divisions of the company
- Annual company volume approximately $600 million
- Supervised and directed fabric purchasing/sourcing/price negotiation with vendors worldwide/tracking functions/cutting and sewing for showroom lines/and disposal of excess fabric
- Liaison with all off-shore offices including Korea/Singapore and Hong Kong
- Supervised 6 major line releases annually
- Supervised line plan and maintained delivery schedules
- Reported directly to CEO
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Policies and procedures
- Operational excellence
- KPI tracking
Timeline
Senior VP production / sourcing/ costing development
RDG Global/ Major Label Group
08.2012 - 03.2025
VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION-100% IMPORTED PRODUCTION
JJ BASICS (N.Y.)-JUNIOR SWEATERS/ACTIVE WEAR CO.
09.2006 - 07.2011
VICE PRESIDENT OF SOURCING AND PRODUCTION
VITAL APPAREL CORP (HUNTINGTON, N.Y.)
04.2005 - 09.2006
VICE PRESIDENT OF SOURCING AND PRODUCTION
INTERTEX APPAREL CORP. (N.Y.)
12.2003 - 04.2005
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SOURCING STRATEGIES
KELLWOOD CO. (N.Y.)-OPERATING SERVICES DIVISION
06.1997 - 12.2003
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
RAFAELLA SPORTSWEAR (N.Y.)
12.1995 - 06.1997
VICE PRESIDENT OF PURCHASING/MATERIAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
LESLIE FAY CO. INC. (N.Y.)
01.1983 - 12.1995
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