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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 Oversee end-to-end product development until shipment, ensuring the right quality, vendor selection, pricing, and on-time delivery. Responsible for market development and sourcing, including reviewing and proposing the addition or exit of suppliers. Accountable for final order negotiations with vendors and managing order details and requirements for suppliers and production units. Develop business with designated customers by identifying optimal sources of supply to meet delivery targets based on customer requirements. Manage price negotiations with suppliers and maintain a reliable, responsive supply base while discussing supplier performance to achieve speed to market. Guide the team in supplier development, briefing, seasonal evaluations, and capacity blocking for production. Ensure satisfactory execution of all purchase orders (POs) to meet commercial KPIs, including on-time delivery (OTD) and lead time. Manage sourcing communications for the business stream and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., QA/Technical) on order status and supplier capabilities. Monitor the critical path closely with the team, addressing any issues that arise during the process. Provide leadership and direction to the team by setting clear goals, offering regular feedback, and conducting evaluations that recognize achievements and identify areas for improvement. Conduct regular reviews of feedback from team members on various issues, including production status, and ensure timely corrective actions are taken. Support team members in their career aspirations and skill development. Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or a related field At least 10 years of experience in merchandising or product development with global brands, preferably in apparel Knowledge of manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim, and print techniques Demonstrated leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team Proven track record of driving team results and achieving goals Thrives in fast-paced, changing environments and proactively navigates challenges Creative mindset with an eye for product presentation and visual aesthetics Up-to-date on the latest merchandising trends and best practices Strong negotiation, vendor management, and collaboration abilities Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe products Competency Requirements ((if applicable)) Leadership Commitments: Inspire Others Grow Talent Advance DE&I Spark Ownership Behavioral Competencies: Decision Making Communication Collaboration Conflict Management and Problem Solving Driving Execution Language Proficiency:Fluent in: English Specific Working ConditionsFrequency of Trave: As required. Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Summary: Manages assigned staff and vendors to ensure efficient capacity planning and consistent, sustainable improvement in the sample production execution Responsible for the Sample Room performance and quality of the requests from the Innovation, Design and Licensing teams.Supports supply chain and process improvement initiatives Essential Duties and Responsibilities: STRATEGIC: Finish Goods Factory Management: Collaborates with cross functional department heads to develop and maintain the capabilities to execute the apparel proto/sample process according to the established Rapid Prototyping Strategy. Establishes corrective action plan and follow up to ensure readiness for physical sample production according to our quality standards. Identify processes changes if needed and keep the Sample Development team in HQ updated. Supplier Performance Management: Updates vendor performance matrix and tiering data and communicates to vendors. Leads continuous improvement in sample delivery performance and logistics (shipping document accuracy, etc.). Influence vendors for making the right investment in people and machinery as per evolving needs of our business. Process Management: Ensures that procedures to monitor sample production process are established, understood, and consistently followed by staff and vendors; and implements changes in procedures for process improvement Team development: Responsible for staffing, training and performance management of sample production team. Optimizes staff effectiveness: model company values, support skill development, balance workload and projects. Works with HR & LO Merchandise Director on succession plans and objective performance evaluations. Capacity planning management: Leads efficient and accurate capacity planning through close partnership with vendors, SLO Merchandising Director, HO Proto Development Manager and HO Innovation, Design and Licensing teams. Drives capacity constraint resolution. Production/logistics execution management: Leads Sample production and procurement team and to ensure FGV capabilities to execute the sample request by said delivery date and & logistics (shipping document accuracy, etc.) Drives sustainable improvement in sample execution, quality, delivery and logistics arrangement & documentation. Actively collaborates with key Finished Good and Raw Material Partners, HO Proto Development Manager and HO Innovation, Design and Licensing teams. Including LO QA and Material Teams and Sample Room Production direct reports regularly to support issue prevention, resolution, and process improvement Directs and monitors Sample Room Production and procurement team in ensuring data integrity and visibility on promised ex-factory date with HO Proto Development Manager Monitors key Sample Production reports, and work with staff to proactively identify and address production issues. Visits factories frequently with Sample Production staff to review production status and support issue prevention & resolution Conducts regular business review with FGV's and RMV's to ensure they understand the KPI, goals and takes ownership of the sample execution and delivery/logistics performance.Customer Management: Establishes and maintains good working relationships with upstream & downstream partners (HO Planning team, Logistics team & factory production management team, etc.). Competencies: Core Customer Focus Informing Integrity and Trust Interpersonal Savvy Time Management Drive for Results Functional Technical Competencies: Professional Business Acumen Project/Process Management - Professional Problem solving Negotiation Analyzation Competencies: Management Developing Direct Reports and Others - Management Managing Vision and Purpose - Management Motivating Others - Management Reporting Line and Supervisory Responsibility: The Sample Room Capacity and Production Manager position reports to the Regional India Merchandise Director. The role gives significant freedom to the person to set objective and progressive goals during trek conversation with the manager and work on execution strategy. This role currently will have both local and regional supervisory responsibility. Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements: University/College degree in textiles, apparel, business, or equivalent. 10-12 years' relevant experience in production, merchandising, development or a manufacturing environment, preferably in the garment industry or related soft goods industry. Work experience related to the management of people and the garment construction and costing processes. Knowledge of Apparel Manufacturing and its associated upstream and downstream business processes. Requires a well-developed ability to read, write, and speak English, in relation to topics of a highly complex or technical nature. Ability to lead in ambiguous situations and able to prioritize, organize, provide focus and direction to team. #LI-SA1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.