Roger Korey

Was recruited to rejoin Capezio, the worldwide leader in Dance apparel and footwear, by the CEO/owner. Major areas of concentration are IT, Warehouse and Distribution, Wholesale and ECOM customer service, and ECOM operations, and, direct to consumer 3P sales and operations. I oversee our UK, EU and Brazil business units. I am happy to announce tremendous progress on our various IT initiatives. * Next PLM was put live in the summer 2024. * D365 Business Central Financials went live at the beginning of 2025. * We are now 7+ months post live with CGS Blue Cherry ERP. * Our US site for Capezio.com has been re-platformed from Magento to Shopify, our UK and EU sites were converted to Shopify in Summer 2025. Our Australia site is being converted now. * Lastly, we have converted our retail chain onto Shopify POS, effective 3/31/2025. * Great job by our very talented and hard working project teams and users. On to our future!

CIO at a medium sized apparel company. Focus was on implementing CGS Blue Cherry ERP, Next PLM, Microsoft D365 Business Central financials and the Browzwear 3D design tool.

** Starting in May 2019, I am consulting at The Levy Group in order to generate their RFP for a new integrated ERP, PLM and Financial suite of systems; replacing 25 year old software applications currently in place. I will also assist them with the system selection process. I was hired as their CIO in October 2019. ** Capezio/Ballet Makers Inc. January 2017 - December 2017 Providing management and consulting services to the team at Capezio/Ballet Makers Inc, focused on high priority operational and IT challenges. Reporting to the CEO, managing the IT, Distribution and Customer Service teams. Project Manager for the Gerber Yunique PLM implementation spanning body wear, footwear and accessory product design. Hired as COO in December 2017. ** Alexis Bittar Inc. May 2013 - February 2015 Working with the team at Alexis Bittar LLC, a growing fashion jewelry company located in Brooklyn, NY. Managing their IT, Customer Service and Warehouse/Distribution staff and functions. Recently completed the move of their manufacturing and warehousing teams from DUMBO to Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Successfully combined our Web Fulfillment operation into our Industry City warehouse location. Hired as their VP of Operations in February 2015. Alexis Bittar was sold to Brooks Brothers in July of 2016. ** October 2012 to January 2013 Consulting at a growing children's play clothes and accessory company to implement Simparel Global ERP, provide guidance for process optimization and to achieve 3pl integration. ** December 2011 thru August 2012 Provided consulting services to Yigal Azrouel/Cut25 in NYC. Reported to the CEO, managed the IT and operations functions and staff. Successfully managed the transition of shipping to Bergen Logistics 3PL. Served as project manager to successfully implement the RLM FashionManager ERP replacing the MBI ERP solution. Project included integration of RLM ERP and Bergen Logistics WMS systems.

Following 12 months of full time consulting on IT and Operational challenges, I was offered, and accepted the Chief Operating Officer position, reporting to the CEO. The role spans all aspects of business operations, with a focus on Distribution, Logistics, Customer Service, Information Technology and Facilities Management.

I was asked by Senior Management to join the company as their VP of Operations after 21 months of consulting work on various operational and information technology initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing the Brooklyn manufacturing facility, wholesale and E-Commerce distribution, Information Technology, Customer Service and facility management teams. * Recently completed the move of our manufacturing and distribution functions into newly built out space in Industry City, Brooklyn, achieving significant cost savings and more functional space. * Key member of the team tasked with optimizing alignment of supply versus demand. * Following the acquisition of Alexis Bittar by Brooks Brothers, managed the move of E-Commerce fulfillment and Wholesale/Retail fulfillment, to a Brooks Brothers Distribution Center in Clinton, NC * Was asked by Brooks Brothers to stay on for an additional 2 weeks managing the Distribution Center transition on-site in North Carolina.

Was asked by company ownership to assume the COO role managing operations, information technology, import, logistics, production, customer service; along with management of the Shenzhen, China production office. Townley is a leading provider of licensed children's cosmetics and gift sets. Focus was on optimizing operations and production processes, including production calendar, testing and quality control, expanding the use of the Simparel ERP system. * achieved significant financial turnaround in 2010 * reduced ocean freight expense by 30% * Worked directly with Townley and Simparel staff to expand use of Simparel ERP system to include capture and analysis of costing information, use of forecasted allocation system to optimize customer deliveries, achieved full customer EDI compliance, enhanced reporting portfolio, * improved supply chain visibility via interface to the CoMetrics Integrated Supply Chain Solution. * Reduced ASN chargebacks * worked closely with the Managing Director of the Shenzhen, China production office to expand sourcing options, improve quality control, improve production order tracking, reduce testing costs and optimize staffing.

Provided C-Level consulting, IT and Operational expertise, and business development. Working with the CoMetrics team on the business development and the design and implementation of our CoMetrics Integrated Supply Chain Management Solution. Established partnerships with owners and senior management of a distressed children's cosmetics company to develop a strategy to rapidly reverse negative financial results. * Led/performed successful implementation of the Simparel ERP system, achieved go live in 10 weeks. Worked directly with both Townley and Simparel staff to configure and implement the system. * Hired the CFO/COO position: and the Managing Director of the Shenzhen, China production office. * Optimized design and operational procedures. * Improved inbound inventory flow versus customer demand. * Completed conversion to new logistics provider. * combined to California 3pl's into one facility. * Key developer of the CoMetrics Integrated Supply Chain Managment Solution. * Assisted start-up home furnishings company with ERP selection.

CIO for a NYC based $ 250 million knitware and woven importer. Key focus on pre-production and production processes and automation, including implementation of collaborative RFQ management solution with the company's Asia vendors, NY Corporate office and 2 China production offices. * Managed staff in NYC, South Carolina, Dongguan, China. * Managed technical projects for company relocation, completed on time and 15% under budget. * Served as interface between NY and China users, and the development staff in South Carolina on all issues related to ERP system. * Selected and implemented SAGE MAS 500 financial and accounting system. * Led ERP evaluation of Lawson M3/Movex versus CGS Blue Cherry * Implemented Cognos/TM1 data warehouse for financial data analysis. * Consolidated IT resources, achieved $300,000 savings. * Led process optimization focused on design, technical design and supply chain. * Manged the implementation of an application to manage production cost bids, sample requests and fabric development requests. Conducted training on this new system with China staff and factories. * Optimized Gerber WebPDM usage, including China staff and factories.

Provided CIO level guidance to Hampshire Group, Ltd, a $325 Million global apparel company based in NYC. Was asked to join the company as CIO in January of 2008 by the CEO.

Consulting company with over 150 years combined experience in providing technology solutions for the fashion industry. Key services include fractional CIO, audit, compliance and security services, retail sales analysis, financial supply chain services, network outsourcing and technology services.

Senior IT executive for US subsidiary of German luxury apparel company. Key focus on integration of new technologies with optimized existing technologies, to support growing retail and wholesale business. Hands on process design, ERP selection experience. Also VP Logistics for 3 years. * Improved profits via global ERP process and system improvements, warehouse automation (PkMS), supply chain optimization and retail system (STS) improvements. * Developed value-added strategy that aligned IT with business needs and improved service levels. * US Project Manager for ERP evaluation of Intentia Movex and SAP, focused on global improvement of business results. * Role expanded to include VP of Logistics in 2001 following successful implementation of WMS.Oversaw distribution services, improved supply chain between Escada AG and Escada USA, improved inventory accuracy to .01% variance. * Achieved 30% expense reductions while improving customer satisfaction with logistics/distribution area.