Manager, Product Development

Centric Brands•New York, NY

About The Position

About Us 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 ha rd work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together. Product Development From sourcing raw material s 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 Manager, Product Development drives seasona l product initiatives by partnering with cross‑functional 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

2–4 years of experience in apparel production and sourcing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); advanced Excel skills required
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong team orientation 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

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Own and manage all aspects of the product development process
Communicate shared qualities and fabrics between Robert Graham and Saks Fifth Avenue to ensure alignment across brands
Maintain continuous communication with design and raw materials teams to support collaboration throughout development
Partner closely with hub and vendor teams to ensure understanding of vendor capabilities and drive initiatives that expand competencies as needed
Analyze product costs, identify price discrepancies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create solutions
Oversee cross-functional calendar adherence; communicate risks, deadlines, and business impacts when deliverables are at risk
Lead vendor counter-sourcing initiatives aligned with overall sourcing strategy
Manage new vendor onboarding and ensure all internal partners are connected and prepared to support production needs
Facilitate vendor meetings to review in-season development, production, and delivery challenges and drive solutions
Identify business risks and opportunities, escalate appropriately, and propose actionable recommendations for improvement
Collaborate closely with design and merchandising on product creation from concept to execution
Serve as primary liaison connecting production with design and merchandising teams
Work with mills to gather and negotiate material costs, MOQs, and lead times
Track raw material movement from mills to factories for sample development
Create and maintain comprehensive product recap documentation