VP, Planning and Buying

Centric Brands•New York, NY

17h•$195,000 - $250,000•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.

Requirements

Strategic, innovative, and energetic senior leader with expertise in all aspects of the planning process within a multi-channel wholesale and DTC organization.
Experience in business planning and management with a keen focus around Retail Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (sales and margin), Inventory management, Merchandise and Assortment Planning.
Experience in Demand planning, and E-commerce.
Demonstrates the ability to envision and implement end-to-end planning processes that drive cost effective process improvement.
Ability to build relationships cross functionally, and lead change within a complex organization.
Resourcefulness and agility will be key as you work with multiple business leads, planners and merchandising associates to analyze and incorporate retail trends, develop and manage complex projects, and deliver financial targets.
Strong Analytical and Business acumen
Detail oriented
Flexible, ability to manage changing priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experienced with Planning and Merchandising applications
Collaborative ability to lead and motivate a team
Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills
10+ years’ experience in planning and merchandising
Recent/current experience planning for a multi-channel apparel or CPG business is required
Must be able to lead, train, mentor, and engage with planning teams, sales teams, and other cross functional partners

Nice To Haves

Both DTC and Wholesale experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Create new organizational processes to support the financial objectives of the division
Implement standard tools, key measures and metrics, and standard operating procedures to improve data integrity and information
Business lead across planning, buying, and allocation to drive sales, margin, and inventory objectives
Implement key sales management and planning tools to support the commercial teams
Responsible for managing the monthly/annual sales, gross margin and inventory forecast processes for the division, including product category planning
Influence product and assortment strategies through collaboration with Sales, Design and Merchandising to accommodate the needs of all business channels
Partner closely with Production and Sourcing teams to align inventory flow with demand forecasts, lead times, and delivery schedules to avoid stockouts or overproduction
Participate in product reviews with sales, merchandising, and design teams to ensure alignment with financial plans.
Partner with cross-functional leaders to build and manage store level sales and margin plans
Responsible for managing the Merchandise Financial planning, Assortment Planning, and Buy process for the division, including product lifecycle calendars, and replenishment planning
Lead discussions on business drivers, delivery performance and promotions with commercial partners on a weekly basis
Provide key decision support and analysis to Senior Executives in Sales, Merchandising, Finance, and Operations highlighting sales, inventory, and gross margin risks and opportunities.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives that drive process improvements, standardization, and best practices aligned to accommodate the complexities of the business.
Lead ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support executive inquiries, decision-making, and cross-functional planning initiatives

Benefits

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
D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation