Manager, Merchandising

About Us
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women's, men's and kid's apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company's future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include
Overall Responsibilities
Sourcing, costing and Product Development

• Source, evaluate and maintain a strong network of reliable suppliers. Develop a proper vendor matrix and sourcing strategy
• Ensure the right vendor allocation aligned with NY side from the beginning to avoid development and production risk later on
• Track and evaluate cost sheet and target margins, identifying areas for cost savings and ensure adherence to budget.
• Participate in cost negotiation and product and value engineering to optimize order profitability
• Ensure all products comply with relevant safety, social and environmental regulations
• Support raw material and product newness sourcing efforts and help maintain supplier relationships to promote timely and quality material supply.
• Monitor sampling process and ensure submissions on time for NY and customer approval and market presentation
• Review and validate all order details including tech packs, fabrics, trims, pricing, construction and delivery timelines

Production follow up

• Manage and follow up on submissions and approvals of Fit sample , PP sample , AD sample, TOP sample and shipment samples on time with the right quality
• Monitor WIP and production schedules closely to ensure on-time delivery.
• Participate pre-production meetings to ensure all internal departments (product development, technical, QAC) and factories are aligned on customer requirements.
• Proactively track production progress, identifying and resolving potential delays to ensure on time delivery
• Manage factory proper follow up of on time booking, shipping document submission and cargo handover

Others

• Provide regular updates to management on product development and production status, potential risks and key metrics like on time delivery and defect rates
• Coordinate with local teams across different countries to ensure a global alignment and execution along the whole product development and production process.
• Help identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency and cost control.
• Actively drive options and solutions in product costing and development.
• Coach, guide and train team members and drive team performance
• Support assignments from superior

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Textiles, Apparel, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in merchandising or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a team management role.
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end merchandising processes from development to shipment, with strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, PLM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong stress tolerance and customer service orientation.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Competency Requirements (if Applicable)
Behavioral Competencies:

• University Degree or above
• Clear logic, good communication skills, good problem-solving ability and sense of responsibility.
• Actively communicate and coordinate with teams and NA team

Language Proficiency:
Fluent English (speaking, reading and written)

Specific Working Conditions
Travel if required.