Senior Merchandiser

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

• Handle Apparel Production Management, ensuring right quality, right vendor, right price and on time delivery.
• Coordinate with the team, vendors and factories to manage the very best product quality and on-time delivery.
• Identify and resolve quality issues and delivery delays with vendors and factories in collaboration with QA/QC.
• Work closely with HK & China, New York production, QA team and local manager to align with the company's requirements and stay updated on the latest product direction and work-in-progress.
• Support regular meetings with China and NY production team to review production status and address quality issues.
• Regularly visit key supplier mills locally to develop suppliers, manage factories' capacity allocation and reservation.
• Prepare impactful product presentations and entertain customers during visits to Hong Kong and Shanghai offices.
• Work closely with the China Merchandising team to ensure on-time and accurate samples that result in orders, along with prompt and competitive price quotes.
• Review new developments or adopted styles with Hong Kong Technical team to ensure the product offer is backed by excellent quality.
• Set performance goals and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Support own professional growth and development.
• Foster collaboration between teams to align efforts and achieve business goals.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or a related field
• At least 10 years of proven experience in merchandising
• Knowledge of Handbag manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for product presentation and visual aesthetics
• Up-to-date on the latest merchandising trends and best practices
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills for working across diverse teams
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe products

Competency Requirements

Behavioral Competencies: Decision Making, Communication, Collaboration, Conflict Management and Problem Solving, Driving Execution, Transparency, Positive Mindset, Self-driven

Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and Mandarin

Working Conditions: Travel as required