Senior Director, Sourcing

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.

Production

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. If you are a focused, results -driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player, we’ll give you every opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s foremost major lifestyle brand collectives.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

Centric Brands is looking for a dynamic, creative and resourceful Senior Director, Sourcing team supporting the Lifestyle division. This individual must be a self-starter and team player who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited about joining a team on a journey to accelerate transformation across Centric Brands.

The Senior Director, Sourcing oversees all facets of global manufacturing and supply chain operations by identifying appropriate vendors/factories, placing/negotiating manufacturing orders and ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Innovation

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

Operations and Results

• Oversee and review approved vendor matrix, with production capacity portfolio; approve and review production standards
• Oversee tracking of production from first samples to final deliveries; resolve high-level non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors
• Ensure correct execution of products and attain agreed-upon margin goals, set and articulate expectations and ensure timely delivery according to development calendar
• Review satisfaction of production standards and cohesiveness of brand, where appropriate, across categories and vendors; oversee quality control initiatives, including QA analysis and solutions
• Lead team in high-level troubleshooting, including identifying and resolving quality and technical issues; review efforts in special garment development and enhancements and modifications to designs and materials, including line and discount/derivative products, in order to maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals
• Oversee capacity planning and performance management by sourcing office, region, country and vendor; partner with Sales and Planning to project high-level production needs, make commitments to raw materials, where appropriate; allocate production across vendors and reserve production space

Customers & Relationships

• 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
• Oversee interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendors
• Delegate special projects as assigned
• Travel regularly to factories and international trade shows

Leadership & Teams

• Lead, train and motivate global team of full-time and part-time personnel as well as factory and independent agents; strategize staffing needs across categories and brands, where appropriate
• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
• Attract, develop and retain talent; create appropriate succession plans
• Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals and team(s)

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Both a technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/design
• Extensive knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print technique
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years experience in apparel production; significant relevant experience in woven category
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers

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: $150,000-$200,000

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

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