Director, Sourcing & Product Development

Centric Brands•New York, NY

16d

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. Product Development From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing, quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production/product development team is responsible for ensuring we keep our standards high and our business profitable at every step of the journey. If you are a focused, results-driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player, we’ll give you every opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s foremost major lifestyle brand collectives. Specific Responsibilities Would Include The Director, Sourcing and Product Development reports to the VP of Production for Robert Graham/ Saks and will drive seasonal product initiatives by partnering with crossfunctional teams—including Production, Design, Sales, and Overseas offices—to develop and execute assigned product lines. The role primarily focuses on apparel development, with additional responsibility for trims and packaging across Robert Graham and Saks Fifth Avenue Private Label.

Requirements

Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); advanced Adobe, Photoshop and Illustrator skills required
SAP experience preferred
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong teamorientation and ability to work cross-functionally
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and accuracy
Knowledge of garment manufacturing, construction, and fabrication
2–4 years of experience in apparel production and sourcing

Responsibilities

Own and manage all aspects of the product development processfrom concept and inspiration to quality assurance of finished goods to end customer
Establishshared qualities and fabrics between Robert Graham and Saks Fifth Avenue to ensure alignment across brands
Partner closely withoverseashubs and vendor teams to ensure understanding of departmental objectives needed through vendor capabilities to drive initiatives that expand competencies as needed
Analyze product costs,identifyingopportunities in collaborate cross functional engagement to create solutions through product engineering to maximize product value while accounting for required cost impact
Oversee cross-functionalmilestone performance; communicate risks, deadlines, and business impacts when deliverables are at risk
Lead vendor sourcing initiatives alignedat drivinginnovation and service within the overall sourcing strategy
Manage new vendor onboarding and ensure all internal partners are connected and prepared to support production needs
Facilitatevendor meetings to review in-season development, production, and delivery challenges and drive solutions
Identifybusiness risks and opportunities, escalate appropriately, and propose actionable recommendations for improvement
Collaborate closely with design and merchandising on product creation from concept to executionutilizingbudget and sku plans
Create andmaintain comprehensive material and product libraries with detailed product attribute and testing documentation