Allocator / Customer Service Coordinator

Centric Brands•Greensboro, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. As one of the world’s premier lifestyle brand collectives, we want to ensure that warehouses, factories, retail outlets and on-line retailers all over the world have what they need, when they need it. You’ll be part of a team that leverages leading-edge technology – and innovative solutions – to deliver goods and materials on time, on schedule and in great condition. It’s a career path the offers non-stop challenges and endless variety – along with the opportunity to learn the business from the best.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
1–3+ years of experience in allocation, customer service, order management, supply chain, inventory planning, logistics, or a related operational role preferred.
Allocation experience within the Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, or other consumer goods industries is highly desirable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills required.
Experience working with ERP and EDI systems; SAP experience preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal partners and retail customers.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage a portfolio of accounts, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where priorities may shift frequently.
Strong follow-through and sense of ownership, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact customers.
Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and business concepts.
Proven time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing demands.
Ability and willingness to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment that requires regular in-office attendance and cross-functional partnership.

Responsibilities

Manage purchase orders from initial bulk allocation through the end of the merchandise life cycle, including daily review, maintenance, and release of sales orders, shipment follow-up, and reverse logistics.
Track production through receipt in the distribution center, coordinating in real time with operational partners to address issues as they arise.
Create and manage the work order process to ensure customer floor-ready requirements and overall retail compliance are met.
Review orders daily on an exception basis across all product flow streams and modify as necessary.
Ensure all electronic transactions (EDI) are sent and/or received, with immediate follow-up on errors or delays.
Review daily shipments to ensure proper invoicing and frequent verification of order accuracy.
Communicate daily with the Order Management Manager and warehouse counterparts to review customer delivery issues, including participation in in-person operational discussions.
Review operational chargebacks with the Compliance team.
Manage overall system data integrity, with a primary focus on sales orders.