Senior Manager, Production Jobs

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.

• Partner with cross functional, corporate resources to achieve global production efficiencies across divisions and groups.
• Perform competitive research; continuously evaluate marketplace to identify and review applicability of key trends in manufacturing, fabrications and construction; identify significant innovations and share with partners in Merchandising and Design on regular basis; oversee maintenance of archive of materials, hardware, etc. for production.

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of production costing including the Analysis of production costs, lead negotiations, sourcing and consolidating vendors.
• Partner with Merchandising, Design and Sales to develop product, ensure correct execution of products and attain agreed-upon margin goals, in context of larger assortment and cost structure; set and articulate expectations and ensure timely delivery according to development calendar.
• Perform negotiations on pricing to ensure profitability; review and approve final buys; ensure tracking of production from first samples to final deliveries; resolve non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors; coordinate customs classification coordination with Imports.
• Manage creation of approved vendor matrix, with costing and production capacity portfolio; approve and review production standards.

• Perform capacity planning and performance management by sourcing office, region, country and vendor; execute accurate costing models; partner with Sales and Planning to project production needs
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize production processes and increase efficiency across all production operations.

Customers & Relationships

• Relationship management: Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure that production operations are supported and optimized.
• Partner with customers, Sales, Merchandising and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteria.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Travel to factories and international trade shows, where appropriate.

Leadership & Teams

• Decision making: must be able to make quick and effective decisions, often under pressure. They must be able to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize production processesAttract, develop and retain talent.
• Team building: must be able to build and lead high-performing teams. This involves, providing mentorship, coaching, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Problem solving: must possess strong problem-solving skills to identify and address operational challenges. This involves developing and implementing solutions to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP a plus
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous.
• Walmart experience a Plus
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/design.
• 5 - 8 years experience in apparel production and sourcing; significant relevant experience in category.

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 D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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