Manager, Merchandise Financial Planning (Lifestyle Brands)

Centric Brands•New York, NY

2d•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. The Merchandise Financial Planning Manager will be an active partner in managing the life cycle in brands in our Men’s and Women’s wholesale business. This individual must be a self-starter and team player who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited about joining a team on a journey to accelerate transformation across Centric Brands. This position will report to the Sr. Manager, Merchandise Financial Planning, as well as collaborating with Sales, Planning, Production and Merchandising to proactively manage the business and achieve our financial goals.

Requirements

At least 5-7 years of experience in merchandise planning and/or retail financial planning
Advanced Excel proficiency (Manage complex spreadsheets, use Vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
Strong understanding of retail math, including sales, gross margin, markup and markdown rates
Ability to present materials in a clear and compelling manner
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to interpret data, draw conclusions and make recommendations
Capable of independently problem solving in a fast paced environment
Motivated and capable of prioritizing workload to meet changing priorities
Comfortable working with standardized recaps and reporting formats, but also capable of creating ad-hoc reporting as needed to clearly present business information
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP and/or IBT a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in developing high-level monthly forecasts to inform early fabric commitments, assortment direction, and capacity planning
Manage and adhere to calendar milestones for priority programs and key fabric initiatives
Own and drive process alignment across cross-functional teams to ensure forecast accuracy and timely execution
Monitor cost updates and seasonal trends to proactively identify margin risk
Partner with cross‑functional teams to align financial targets with product strategy and overall business objectives
Analyze customer markups and dilutions to accurately determine EBIT by program to understand profitability before sell-in
Follow up on late adds and final cost updates after orders are submitted
Review margin files weekly with manager to identify and identify and mitigate risks to budget
Assign sell prices and MSRPs to each program based on historical performance and internal margin targets
Develop, maintain, and populate pricing lists for sales pre‑market
Partner with overseas teams to ensure accurate and timely pricing setup in systems
Partner with Retail Planning and Sales to build and maintain a rolling 14‑month sales/order management files by account and assist in analyzing the data
Data management – Assist in identifying and correcting master data issues in the system
Ad hoc reporting and requests as needed to support the business

Benefits

industry-competitive salary
comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
matching 401(k)
Summer Fridays
generous PTO
merchandise discounts
excellent career development opportunities
work environment that reflects our industry leadership
social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in
D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.