Senior Developer, Product
About this role
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
- Support in Product development, costing, price negotiation
- Handle end to end product’s development till shipment, ensure right quality, right vendor, right price and on time delivery.
- Support sampling approval process and ensure on timely submission along with good execution. (all Lab dips, bulk fabric color and quality submission).
- Follow up T&A (WIP) on a regular basis, ensure reporting on-time delivery regularly.
- Collaborate with buyers, suppliers & merchandising teams to negotiate prices, quantities, and timescales.
- Maximize customer interest at margin levels.
- Build constructive customer/supplier relationships and teams with channel partners.
- Ensure vendor/factory make timely schedules for inspections.
- Ensure factory makes vsl/space booking with forwarder/shipping line and handover cargo/goods on time.
- Ensure suppliers provide the required shipping documents in timely manner after shipments.
- Time to time reporting to business leader as per requirements
- Take care of any Ad-hoc projects (Vendor compliance/documentations)
- Communicate with buyers/Merchant teams on a regular basis to provide up-to-date info with regard to the status of production and shipment of garments.
- Follow the guidelines on the assigned product categories and being the key communicator for the assigned product areas in the business stream.
- Coordinate all operational activities from proto sample development, costing and production tracking, fabric and trim development etc. and WIP updates.
- Coordinate the Price Negotiation with suppliers as designated by the Sr. Merchandiser /Assistant Merchandise Manager/Merchandise Manager.
- Responsible for tracking critical path, forecasting delays and course corrective action if needed with proactive action plans to ensure On Time Delivery.
- Identify and diagnose production problems and work with suppliers to present alternatives to buyers and line seniors.
- Responsible for production in the assigned factories and maintain liaison with QA Depts/Factory Mgt Team for quality, inspections, delivery deadlines etc.
- General administrative work as or when required.
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
Additional Requirements
- 8-10 years working experience in merchandising.
- Sound knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques, knits and Denim products.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented.
- Professional qualification in related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel etc.
Competency Requirements (if applicable)
Behavioral Competencies:
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Think do mindset.
- Conflict Management and Problem Solving
Language Proficiency:
- Fluent in: English
Specific Working Conditions
- Frequency of Trave: As required.
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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company at a glance
Centric Brands LLC is a leading global lifestyle brand collective that has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. Centric designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The Company’s portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, GAP®, Faherty®, and Under Armour® in the kid’s category; Buffalo®, Hervé Léger®, Joe’s Jeans® and Off-White® in the men’s and women’s apparel category; All Saints®, Coach®, Frye®, Hunter®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, UGG®, and Vince® in the accessories category; and in the Sports & Entertainment category, Disney®, GAME 7®, Marvel®, Messi®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The Company also owns and operates Avirex®, Fiorelli®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, Taste Beauty®, and Vingino® and operates joint venture brands; Eastside Golf®, Favorite Daughter®, Jennifer Fisher®, John Elliott®, and Palm Tree Crew®. The Company’s products are sold globally through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in London, Holland, Montreal, Milan, Toronto, and including 15 sourcing locations throughout Asia. Centric Brands social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business. Through our collective volunteerism and contributions, we are dedicated to making a caring and lasting impact on the world around us.
For more information about Centric Brands, please visit www.centricbrands.com.
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