Sourcing and Product Development Manager (Sweaters)

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

 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 & Product Development, to join our growing team and support the Lifestyle brands, specifically knits and sweaters

 

 

• 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, trims…etc.)
• Work with design and product teams to source fabrics that match design specifications (fiber type, weight, stretch, finish, etc.).
• Partner with suppliers to identify cost-effective alternatives, including optimizing yarn types, fabric structures, and finishing processes.
• 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.
• Lead cross functional weekly team meetings on development status and approval status to ensure deliverable are met for calendar.
• Ensure to maintain a solid vendor base and establish good relationships 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, and 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
• Strong textile knowledge (fiber types, knitting methods, finishes)
• Highly motivated, Creative and Enthusiastic
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency
• Result 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 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 comp