Specific Responsibilities Would Include
-Partner with Merchandising and Design on global strategies and emerging opportunities to pro-actively address product, calendar, sampling and sourcing/production needs.
-Facilitate cost engineering to meet cost goals, including maximizing construction opportunities while minimizing liabilities . Responsible for negotiating costs with overseas vendors.
-Ability to manage multiple brands and projects at the same time
-Collaborate withAsia team to identify material sourcing opportunities based on specific brands needs and create innovative materials that are in line with margin goals and industry trends
-Collaborate and communicate with internal teams and oversea partners to pro-actively manage timelines and processes
-Facilitate sampling and prototyping of products, identifying issues in design, construction or manufacturing, adjusting to deliver proven and tested product and drive business growth
-Travel to suppliers, factories, offices as needed
Skills & Qualifications
-7+ years of experience in product development
-Basic knowledge of jewelry manufacturing
-Bachelor27s degree in related field.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Pivot Tables
-Must be entrepreneurial and able to navigate both organizations to forge process and provide results.
-Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
-Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented and meticulous
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
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: $90,000K-$100,000K
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 candidates 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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