Sourcing and Product Development Coordinator

Centric Brands•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Collaborate with design team to ensure that the vision and objectives are understood and executed and prior to new season for the development of new trends (Style, fabric, washing, trims…etc.) Coordinate fabric development activities from concept through order placement. Track fabric development timelines, including lab dips, strike-offs, sampling, testing, and approvals. Maintain and organize fabric libraries, swatches, and development records. Track product development timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met. Ensure vendor fill up T&A as soon as salesman sample order is confirmed and updated during production development cycle Ensure meeting company margin set goal. Margin report maintenance. Update SAP and IBT Attend certain merchandising, design and tech meetings. Raise questions when foreseeing potential problems and develop actions to solve them. Participate and monitor activities related to sample production activities. Coordinate in the approval of colors, fabrics and accessories as defined by the design team and keep records up to date to ensure the accuracy of all approvals. Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have 1-3 years of experience in overseas product development/sourcing (apparel) Thorough understanding of fashion apparel retail merchandising Proficient knowledge of fabrics including fabric, color, yarn, garment construction, fit and specifications Strong communication and interpersonal skills Able to work well in a team environment and a strong team player Established relationship building skills with cross-functional team. Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks Strong organizational skills Strong math skills Problem solving skills 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 o ur D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. Salary Range: $ 66,300 - $70,000 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. 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 Please 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 . #LI-Hybrid #LI-MC1

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in overseas product development/sourcing (apparel)
Thorough understanding of fashion apparel retail merchandising
Proficient knowledge of fabrics including fabric, color, yarn, garment construction, fit and specifications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work well in a team environment and a strong team player
Established relationship building skills with cross-functional team.
Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks
Strong organizational skills
Strong math skills
Problem solving skills

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design team to ensure that the vision and objectives are understood and executed and prior to new season for the development of new trends (Style, fabric, washing, trims…etc.)
Coordinate fabric development activities from concept through order placement.
Track fabric development timelines, including lab dips, strike-offs, sampling, testing, and approvals.
Maintain and organize fabric libraries, swatches, and development records.
Track product development timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
Ensure vendor fill up T&A as soon as salesman sample order is confirmed and updated during production development cycle
Ensure meeting company margin set goal.
Margin report maintenance.
Update SAP and IBT
Attend certain merchandising, design and tech meetings.
Raise questions when foreseeing potential problems and develop actions to solve them.
Participate and monitor activities related to sample production activities.
Coordinate in the approval of colors, fabrics and accessories as defined by the design team and keep records up to date to ensure the accuracy of all approvals.