Senior Merchandiser / Product Developer (Women Fashion)

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.

Handle end to end product development till shipment, ensure right quality, right vendor, right price and on time delivery.

Product Management & Vendor Relations

• Work independently on the assigned product categories and being the key communicator for the assigned product areas in the business stream.
• Responsible for price negotiation with suppliers to maximize customer interest at margin levels.
• Communicate with internal customers on a regular basis to provide up-to-date info about the status of product development, production and shipment of garments.
• Source and develop new vendor factories, ensuring they meet the company's quality and production standards.
• Conduct onboarding training for new vendor factories, providing them with the necessary guidelines and procedures to meet the company's requirements.
• Coordinate with compliance team for FE renew and factory corrective action plan.
• Assign jobs to the sub-ordinate Merchandisers/Assistant Merchandisers/Product developers and provide guidance/support as required.

Production Monitoring and Order Management

• Responsible for the coordination of all operational activities from proto sample development, costing and production tracking, fabric and trim development, and WIP Follow-ups on regular basis
• Monitor production in the assigned factories and maintain liaison with QA and compliance team /Factory Mgt Team for quality, inspections, delivery deadlines, etc.
• Communicate order details and requirements to suppliers / production units and manage and control the whole process pre and post order placement ensuring quantity, quality, order specification and delivery dates are achieved.
• Control and track critical path, forecast delays and course corrective action if needed with proactive action plans to ensure On Time Delivery.
• Identify and diagnose production problems and work with suppliers to present alternatives to internal customers and line seniors.
• Closely monitor the sampling approval process and ensure timely submission along with good execution.
• Handle all lab dips, bulk fabric color, and quality submissions, ensuring compliance with the specified standards and requirements.
• Manage Packing material approval (e.g. UPC ticket, sticker, carton marking etc.)
• Ensure factory make space booking to shipping line and handover goods on time, provide the required shipping documents in timely manner after shipment.

• University graduate in Fashion Design/ Merchandising/ Retail, or related discipline
• Minimum 5+ years related experience in merchandising, especially in womenswear.
• Proven experience with premium brands background.
• Passion for women’s fashion and a good sense of style.
• Commercial mentality with consumer insights. Capable of translating current trends into a marketable collection with a modern style.
• Keep abreast of latest merchandising trends and best practices.
• Good English communication skill
• Solid Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim, and print techniques
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented and meticulous.
• People Management experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel

 Competency Requirements ((if applicable))                                                                                                                                       

Behavioral Competencies:

• Stakeholders Management
• Constructive Relationship Building
• Decision Making
• Communication & Collaboration
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving
• Driving Execution
• Transparency
• Positive Thinking
• Self-driven

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in: English, Mandarin

Specific Working Conditions

Frequency of Travel: As required.

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