Senior Manager, Operations (6 month assignment)

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.

Centric Brands is looking for an accomplished, hands-on, strategic, senior manager, operations for a six month assignment with demonstrated track record successfully managing global projects, organizational and system transitions/implementations to establish our own Merchandising/Sourcing offices in Asia with the goal of establishing a world class global sourcing organization working with all our business unit leaders.

 Key areas of expertise:

Project Management | Operations |Team Leadership | Strategic Planning | Supply Chain | Global Sourcing | Continuous Process Improvement | Training | Intercultural Communication

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, manage, and execute project management operating procedures and processes to ensure cross-functional teams deliver consistent quality and efficiencies across the organization.
• Build future capabilities focused on execution, innovation, growth, and profitability.
• Work closely with US and Asia leaders to establish sourcing and supply chain hubs in China, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, etc.
• Create organizational structure and SOP guidelines for transition of US functions to Asia based teams.
• Focus on strategic plans impacting operations of business units and recommended process initiatives  to drive efficiency and global communication.
• Develop training materials and SOPs for new workflow processes
• Assist in the rollout of new IT systems and training
• Support implementation of future state roles and responsibilities in the US and Asia enabling successful transition through working sessions and change management toolTop of Form
• Develop strategic and detailed plans and schedules for build out of Asia business
• Monitor project metrics for any deviations in timeline, budget, or quality
• Assist in establishing and improving project management methodologies, procedures and policies
• Responsible for Project Management Office policies, procedures, and methodologies.
• Wide latitude in determining creative solutions to strategic and operational needs.

• Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills, heavy reporting and presentation skills
• Ability to work with senior management
• Strong adaptability and business development skills proven to drive efficiencies and effective execution throughout the supply chain.
• Strong emotional and cultural intelligence
• Highly skilled in organizational management. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Technology, Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as Project Manager or Head of Project Office
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Operations in Manufacturing or Fashion and Apparel Industry
• Knowledge of SAP | FlexPLM, a plus

Salary Range $65-75 per hour

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