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                                                                                                                                          

Product Management & Vendor Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, leading negotiations on pricing, terms, and quality standards.
• Organize the team to independently plan and develop product collections in collaboration with design, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage pricing strategies, SKU allocation, and shipment schedules, taking ownership of data analysis and decision-making.
• Execute merchandising strategies by analyzing market trends and competitor offerings to drive innovation and optimize product decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design and production teams to achieve cohesive execution of business goals.
• Conduct data analysis on various tracking tools to identify opportunities and monitor performance.
• Source and develop new vendor factories, ensuring compliance with quality and production standards.
• Provide onboarding training for new vendors, ensuring they understand necessary guidelines and procedures.
• Initiate problem-solving and process improvements to enhance team efficiency.
• Effectively manage team workload and provide opportunities for professional growth aligned with career goals.

Production Monitoring and Order Management

• Regularly communicate with internal stakeholders to provide updates on product development, production, and shipment statuses.
• Monitor the sampling approval process to ensure timely submissions and high-quality execution.
• Oversee all operational activities, including sample development, costing, production tracking, and fabric development.
• Liaise with quality assurance and compliance teams to maintain high standards in production and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with compliance teams for factory renewals and corrective action plans.
• Identify production issues and collaborate with suppliers to present viable solutions to internal stakeholders.

Other tasks as assigned by line manager.

Additional Requirements                                                                                                                                          

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Merchandising, Fashion, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in merchandising, with at least 5 years in a managerial role within the apparel or accessories sector.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage a high-performing team.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in costing, budgeting, and margin management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented and meticulous.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel.

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