Manager, Product Development

Centric Brands•New York, NY

3d•$90,000 - $100,000•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. 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

Requirements

7+ years of experience in product development
Basic knowledge of jewelry manufacturing
Bachelor’s 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

Responsibilities

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 with Asia 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