Assistant Manager, Merchandising

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.

Overall Responsibilities                                                                                                                                          

Handle end to end product’s development till SMS shipment, ensure the right quality, right vendor, right price and on time delivery.

• Oversee all new sourcing; attend exhibitions to identify suitable mill suppliers and establish a sourcing database to support future development and analysis.
• Manage product development, costing, and price negotiation.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to negotiate prices, quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Closely monitor the sampling approval process for multiple brands, ensuring timely submission and high-quality execution.
  • Handle approximately 2,000–3,000 SKUs annually, with about 1,300–1,400 SKUs during the peak fall season.
• Regularly follow up on sample capacity, sample WIP, ensuring on-time delivery and providing timely reports.
• Maintain effective, clear, and timely communication with both internal teams (overseas office colleagues) and external partners, acting as a key bridge between all parties.
• Maximize customer interest while maintaining target margin levels.
• Build constructive customer relationships and work effectively with channel partners.
• Collect all brands' SMS and work with vendors to increase buyer interest in our products, thereby securing potential orders.
• Manage all SMS styles collection and coordinate with photographers to provide images as requested by customers, helping to enhance product presentation and drive sales.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Head of Department.

Additional Skills+ contribution                                                                                                                                           

• By visiting factories and communicating with workers to get knowledge of our all-product categories manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, PLM & SAP

Additional Requirements                                                                                                                                          

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a related field is required.
• Knowledge of textile and garment production process
• Understanding multiple ERP systems and be able to work with such in an effective and productive manner
• Proactiveness with good communication skills and trouble shooting
• Ability to handle multi-task, work under pressure independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Computer Skills, familiar with Microsoft Office, especially for Excel formula
• Flexibility to work overtime, adjusted hours, or occasional weekends.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective time management