Manager, Merchandising

You will be joining Centric Brands, a leading lifestyle brand collective that focuses on designing, sourcing, marketing, and selling high-quality products in various segments such as womens, mens, and kids apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. The company is dedicated to its customers and brands, aiming to steer its future growth through innovation, seizing new opportunities, and fostering creativity and analytical thinking. At Centric Brands, we value respect, hard work, and collaboration as we work towards achieving our goals and building a promising future together. Your responsibilities will revolve around overseeing the entire product development process until shipment, ensuring top-notch quality, selecting suitable vendors, setting competitive pricing, and ensuring timely delivery. You will be responsible for market development and sourcing, which includes assessing and recommending the addition or removal of suppliers, carrying out final order negotiations with vendors, and managing order specifications for suppliers and production units. Additionally, you will develop business relationships with designated customers by identifying the best sources of supply to meet delivery targets based on customer needs. Your role will also involve managing price negotiations with suppliers, maintaining a reliable supply base, and discussing supplier performance to enhance speed to market. You will guide the team in supplier development, briefings, seasonal evaluations, and capacity blocking for production. Ensuring the satisfactory execution of all purchase orders to meet commercial KPIs, managing sourcing communications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams will be crucial aspects of the job. You will closely monitor the critical path with the team, addressing any issues that may arise during the process. As a leader in this role, you will provide guidance and direction to the team by establishing clear goals, providing regular feedback, and conducting evaluations that acknowledge accomplishments and highlight areas for improvement. It will be essential to conduct regular reviews of feedback from team members on various issues, including production status, and ensure prompt corrective actions are taken. Supporting team members in their career aspirations and skill development will also be part of your responsibilities. To excel in this position, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or a related field, along with at least 10 years of experience in merchandising or product development with global brands, preferably in apparel. Your knowledge of manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim, and print techniques, will be valuable. Demonstrated leadership skills, a proven track record of achieving team results, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments are essential qualities. You should possess a creative mindset with a keen eye for product presentation and visual aesthetics, stay updated on the latest merchandising trends, and have strong negotiation, vendor management, and collaboration skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe products is required. As part of Centric Brands, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic environment that encourages involvement in initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated. The company values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates.,