Consultant (Senior Merchandiser)

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.

Overall Responsibilities                                                                                                                                       

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

• Support in knits Product development, costing, price negotiation
• Support sampling approval process and ensure on timely submission along with good execution. (all Lab dips, bulk fabric color and quality submission).
• Follow up T&A (WIP) on a regular basis, ensure reporting on-time delivery regularly.
• Collaborate with buyers, suppliers & merchandising teams to negotiate prices, quantities, and timescales.
• Maximize customer interest at margin levels.
• Build constructive customer/supplier relationships and teams with channel partners.
• Ensure vendor/factory make timely schedules for inspections.
• Ensure factory makes vsl/space booking with forwarder/shipping line and handover cargo/goods on time.
• Ensure suppliers provide the required shipping documents in timely manner after shipments.
• Time to time reporting to business leader as per requirements
• Take care of any Ad-hoc projects (Vendor compliance/documentations)
• Communicate with buyers/Merchant teams on a regular basis to provide up-to-date info with regard to the status of production and shipment of garments.
• Follow the guidelines on the assigned product categories and being the key communicator for the assigned product areas in the business stream.
• Coordinate all operational activities from proto sample development, costing and production tracking, fabric and trim development etc. and WIP updates.
• Coordinate the Price Negotiation with suppliers as designated by the Sr. Merchandiser /Assistant Merchandise Manager/Merchandise Manager.
• Responsible for tracking critical path, forecasting 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 buyers and line seniors.
• Responsible for production in the assigned factories and maintain liaison with QA Depts/Factory Mgt Team for quality, inspections, delivery deadlines etc.
• General administrative work as or when required.

Additional Requirements                                                                                                                                       

• 8-10 years working experience in merchandising.

• Sound knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques, knits and Denim products.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented.
• Professional qualification in related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel etc.

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