Senior Director, Financial Planning and Inventory Management

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.

Position Overview:

Centric Brands is seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded individual to join our team as the Senior Director of Planning. This pivotal role will be responsible for leading the planning function across the accessories group, driving the development and execution of comprehensive strategic plans to optimize inventory management and achieve financial targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual sales and margin budget as well as monthly management estimate by product category, customer, and brand
• Partner with Sales leads to effectively manage open-to-buy and inventory flows
• Prepare and Manage warehouse inbound and outbound unit flows by location
• Identify and validate sales and margin growth and inventory productivity opportunities
• Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives to support business objectives and drive profitable growth
• Lead the annual and seasonal planning processes, including assortment planning, inventory allocation, and sales forecasting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Finance, and Operations, to align planning efforts with overall business goals
• Utilize data analytics and market insights to identify opportunities and risks, informing decision-making and driving continuous improvement
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics, providing regular performance analysis and actionable recommendations to drive business results
• Drive process efficiencies and standardization within the planning function to enhance productivity and accuracy
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the planning team, promoting professional development and growth opportunities
• Support in the analytics and completion for the weekly and monthly management presentations with group president and the executive management team
• Compile and prepare hindsight and financial strategy topline presentations
• Operate as business point person for system and tool implementations ensuring that business processes are optimized
• Streamline reporting to allow for improved business analysis and identification of risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with SVP Finance and VP of Planning on strategic initiatives to achieve financial targets and corporate goals

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of combined experience in financial, inventory, and sales planning, with a proven track record of success in strategic planning, inventory management, and financial analysis
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and planning software; experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence

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 our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000

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.

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