Job Sourcing and Product Development Manager

Manager, Sourcing

From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing and quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production team is responsible for ensuring we keep our standards high and our business profitable at every step of the journey. We are looking for a Manager, Sourcing, to join our growing team and support the Lifestyle brands, specifically knits and sweaters.

Specific responsibilities would include:

• Collaborate with design and oversea Centric Brands teams to ensure that the vision and objectives are understood and executed and prior to new season for the development of new trends (Style, fabric, washing, trimsetc.)
• Ensure SMS is developing by right vendor for workable price range, good performance from previous season.
• Responsible for communication with overseas vendors to follow up on sourcing, costing and ensure factories meet the company standards.
• Leverage raw materials within and across divisions by communicating with team members to ensure we are aligned.
• Ensure to maintain solid vendor base and establish good relationship to support the business.
• Ensure meeting company margin set goal.
• Analyze detailed cost breakdowns to identify savings opportunities and recommend sourcing alternatives aligned with target cost objectives
• Drive cost optimization without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Margin report maintenance.
• Knowledge of SAP, PLM, OSCA, IBT applications
• Clear understanding of the customer compliance requirements such as testing, packing including labels, tickets, and AQL etc.
• Qualifying and on boarding new vendor in close collaboration with compliance team
• Attend merchandising meetings in collaboration with sales and design team as required
• Raise questions when foreseeing potential problems and develop actions to solve them.

Our best fit candidate would have:

• Proactive, resourceful and responsible
• Highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency
• Results driven
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Thorough understanding of fashion apparel retail merchandising
• Must have a strong knowledge of fabrics including fabric, color, yarn, garment construction, fit and specifications.
• Must have knowledge on social compliance requirements.
• Strong costing expertise
• Strong negotiation skills
• Establish relationship building skills with Buyers, agents, and factories.
• Strong math skills
• Proficient with Excel
• MUST have 5+ years of experience in overseas product development/sourcing (apparel)

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $95,200 - $119,000.00

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer