Please mention DailyRemote when applying
AI Summary
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
- Manage the entire product development process from concept to shipment, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and on-time delivery.
- Leverage the global insights and design capabilities of the supplier base to complement and enhance the buyer and designer's product vision.
- Responsible for identifying and securing high-quality suppliers to support the organization's strategic objectives. This requires ongoing research into manufacturing industry developments within the region to keep suppliers accountable and competitive.
- Oversee the sample development process according to the product calendar.
- Accountable for price negotiations, FOB pricing, and margin outcomes for the assigned buyer portfolio.
- Monitor and improve delivery accuracy and production timelines across the supplier base.
- Foster strong collaboration with suppliers and North American buying teams, utilizing tools such as Time-and-Action (TNA) and Work-In-Progress (WIP) models to ensure accurate day-to-day order tracking.
- Responsible for submission review and approval.
- Promptly address and resolve escalated issues or seek timely guidance from Supervisors.
- Manage order processing and related systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
- 5 years of proven merchandising experience in the children's wear product category.
- Comprehensive knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim, and print techniques.
- Strong sourcing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise between buyers and factories.
- Demonstrated experience working with overseas vendors and factories.
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively under pressure.
- Detail-oriented, efficient, and results-driven approach to work.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills in both English and Mandarin.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Competency Requirements (if applicable)Behavioral Competencies
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Conflict Management and Problem Solving
- Driving Execution
- Be transparent
- Think positive
- Self-driven
Language Proficiency:Fluent in: English
Specific Working ConditionsFrequency of Travel: 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.
#LI-RemotePlease note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
Automatically Apply to the Best Remote Jobs
Stop the endless job search. Our AI finds and applies to the best jobs for you.
