Centric Brands

Lead day-to-day production execution managing product lifecycle, cost, quality, delivery, and vendor performance. | 7+ years in production, sourcing, or supply chain management with bachelor's degree and strong analytical and technical skills. | 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 hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together. Production From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing and quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production 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 Senior Production Manager leads day-to-day production execution across assigned brands and categories, managing the product lifecycle from development handoff and order placement through final shipment. This role is accountable for cost, quality, delivery, vendor performance and operational execution, while partnering cross-functionally to support business objectives and drive continuous improvement. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy & Innovation Partner closely with global sourcing offices, vendors and factories to drive production efficiencies, improve execution and support sourcing strategy across assigned businesses. Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, lead time, capacity and manufacturing processes; proactively recommend solutions that support margin, delivery and product objectives. Operations and Results Own and manage production orders from order placement through final shipment, ensuring purchase orders, quantities, costs, delivery dates and required production information are accurate and executed on time. Manage vendor and factory performance across capacity, cost, quality, compliance and delivery; identify risks early, escalate issues appropriately and drive corrective action plans. Track production from development handoff and sample approvals through bulk production and final delivery; resolve production, compliance, quality, claims and chargeback issues with internal teams and vendors. Manage production calendars and critical path milestones, setting clear expectations with vendors and cross-functional partners to ensure on-time execution and delivery. Ensure product meets established quality, testing, compliance and brand standards; partner with Quality Assurance and technical teams to identify root causes and implement solutions when issues arise. Lead troubleshooting of complex production, quality and technical issues, balancing product integrity, cost, timing and commercial requirements to achieve the best business outcome. ·Manage costing and margin execution for assigned businesses, including vendor negotiations, cost validation, landed-cost considerations and identification of cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product and quality standards. Manage capacity planning and vendor allocation in partnership with sourcing teams, Sales, Planning and Merchandising; assess production needs, factory capabilities, lead times and delivery priorities to support demand. Plan and track shipment flow, including departures, arrivals and delivery risks; partner with Operations and Logistics on freight strategy, shipment prioritization and exception management to minimize delays and unnecessary freight expense. Maintain accurate production reporting and systems data, providing clear visibility to leadership and cross-functional partners on order status, delivery, margin, risks and key production issues. Customers & Relationships Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Planning, Design, Operations, Quality, Finance and other cross-functional teams to align production execution with customer requirements, margin objectives and business priorities. Serve as a key point of contact for vendors, factories and overseas partners; communicate expectations clearly, drive timely follow-up and manage escalations through resolution. Support new brand, vendor and product onboarding as needed, and lead or contribute to special projects and process-improvement initiatives. Leadership & Teams Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and escalation support to production team members, helping prioritize workload and resolve complex issues. Coach and develop junior team members through knowledge sharing, feedback and consistent production best practices. Support the Director of Production with business reviews, reporting, vendor strategy, cross-functional initiatives and department priorities as needed. Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have Qualifications: Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to manage complex production calendars, vendor relationships, costing, margin and delivery execution across multiple brands or categories. Highly detail oriented with strong follow-through, analytical capability and ability to identify risks and drive solutions. Strong commercial judgment with the ability to balance cost, quality, timing and product requirements. Extensive knowledge of product manufacturing, construction, materials, components, quality standards and production processes relevant to assigned categories. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience. 7+ years of experience in production, sourcing or supply chain, including significant experience independently managing vendors and production execution. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with PLM, ERP/SAP or comparable production systems strongly preferred. In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000K At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs. Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-Hybrid #LI-CE1 Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.

Develop 12-18 month rolling forecasts for Amazon and DTC businesses to support financial objectives and inventory productivity. | 5+ years experience in wholesale or retail inventory management, forecasting, and demand planning within apparel industry with proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills required. | 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 hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together. Specific Responsibilities Would Include Centric Brands is looking for a dynamic, creative and resourceful Demand and Retail Planning Manager to join its Lifestyle team and manage the Amazon and DTC digital businesses. 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. The Demand & Retail Planning Manager will be responsible for the short term/long term planning by style/color/account to support capacity requirements and business strategies as well as the achievement of financial objectives. This position will be the bridge between the POS data / retailer / sales and the operations department. The net result should be increased wholesale and retail sales, greater profitability and improved inventory turns both internally and for our retail customers. In addition, the Planner will ensure timely and accurate communication of weekly, monthly, and adjusted seasonal forecasts. Responsibilities for DTC & Amazon: Own and/or assist Sr. Planning Manager to develop bottoms up 12-18 month rolling forecasts at the style/color level, based on history, trends, promotional activity etc. and adjusting forecasts on a weekly basis to accommodate changes in trend for DTC and Amazon businesses Own and/or assist Sr. Planning Manager to aggregate forecasts into comprehensive 12-month revenue and margin plans, and manage the seasonal OTB for DTC and Amazon Monitor actual performance against forecasts, making weekly and monthly adjustments to unit and key financial metrics based on sales insights Clearly communicate variances, providing supporting details Call out potential issues and/or risk of actual sales vs projected sales against forecast, plan, LY, etc. Key Partner with DTC cross functional partners and Amazon internal and external business leads Develop and distribute weekly reporting on sales performance and inventory levels (Sales, margin, AUR, units, ST%, WOS as it pertains to particular digital businesses) Conduct end-of-season reviews, analyzing seasonal sell-through against targets to identify opportunities and risks for the next season Collaborate with Sr. Planning Manager and the merchant and DTC team to analyze the business, maximize style performance, and identify OTB opportunities or risks Develop effective replenishment forecast models, based on demand patterns, and partner with supply planning on maintaining required service levels, with the appropriate levels of inventory. Partner with Commercial/Sales team on promotional pricing cadence and daily sales and margin plans Continually identify business risks and opportunities and recommend actions to improve sales, margin and inventory productivity Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have 5+ years experience wholesale of retail inventory management, forecasting and demand planning experience, especially as it relates to replenishment programs Experience with OTB (open-to-buy) planning, especially as it relates to DTC, E-Commerce and/or Amazon in the apparel industry High proficiency in handling and analyzing large datasets Detail oriented with mindset focused on data accuracy and strong communication and organizational skills SAP or similar ERP experience required Knowledge of Tillerman a plus Experience with IBP or other planning tools a plus Advanced capabilities in Excel Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs. Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KG1

Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy, security operations, governance, compliance, and incident response to protect assets and reduce cyber risk. | Bachelor's degree, 10+ years information security experience with 5+ years leadership, CISSP or CISM preferred, executive risk communication experience. | 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 hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together. Specific Responsibilities Would Include Position Overview The Director of Information Security is responsible for developing and executing Centric Brands' enterprise cybersecurity strategy, protecting company information assets, and reducing cyber risk across the global business. This role leads security operations, governance, compliance, incident response, and emerging technology security programs while partnering with business and technology leaders to enable secure growth. This position will be based in Greensboro, NC. It will follow a hybrid work schedule of Monday-Thursday in office with Friday being a remote work day. This schedule is subject to change based on business needs.Responsibilities Strategy, Governance, and Executive Leadership • Provide strategic leadership for, and develop, implement, and operate, a company-wide information security program. • Advise senior leadership on security program direction and resource investment. • Develop and manage the information security budget, aligning investments with risk priorities. • Report regularly to executive leadership on security posture, risk reduction, incident readiness, and program maturity against defined KPIs. • Manage and facilitate global information security governance processes. • Establish annual and long-range security and compliance goals, define security strategies, metrics, reporting mechanisms and program services; and create maturity models and a roadmap for continual program improvements. • Stay abreast of information security issues and regulatory changes affecting consumer goods, retail and trade at the state, national and global levels, participate in policy and practice discussions, and communicate to leadership on a regular basis about those topics. • Engage in professional development to maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position. Team Leadership • Mentor/Coach the Information Security Office team members and implement professional development plans for team members. Communicate clear goals and objectives. • Partner with infrastructure, network, cloud, application, and end-user computing teams to implement and maintain enterprise security standards and controls. Policy, Compliance, and Audit • Lead the development and implementation of effective and reasonable policies and practices to secure protected and sensitive data and ensure information security and compliance with relevant legislation and legal interpretation. • Coordinate and track all information technology and security related audits including scope of audits, timelines, auditing agencies and outcomes. Work with auditors as appropriate to keep audit focus in scope, maintain excellent relationships with audit entities and provide a consistent perspective that continually puts the company in its best light. • Provide guidance, evaluation and advocacy on audit responses. • Work with leadership and relevant responsible compliance department leadership to build cohesive security and compliance programs for the company to effectively address global statutory and regulatory requirements. • Develop a strategy for dealing with increasing number of audits, compliance checks and external assessment processes for internal/external auditors, PCI, CCPA, and GDPR. • Support Legal Discovery requests when required. Security Awareness and Training • Work closely with IT leaders, technical experts and various leaders on a wide variety of security issues that require an in-depth understanding of the IT environment in their units. • Create education and awareness programs and advise operating units at all levels on security issues, best practices, and vulnerabilities. • Pursue employee-focused security initiatives addressing phishing, social engineering, and identity protection. Incident Response and Resilience • Keep abreast of security incidents and act as primary control point during significant information security incidents. Convene a Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) as needed, or requested, in addressing and investigating security incidents that arise. • Own and maintain the company’s incident response plan, including playbooks and regular tabletop exercises with business stakeholders. • Convene Ad Hoc Security Committee as appropriate and provide leadership for breach response and notification actions for the company. • Partner with IT and business leaders to develop and test business continuity, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience plans. Risk Management and Third-Party Risk • Establish and oversee a third-party risk management program, including security assessments of vendors, licensing partners, and key service providers. • Provide leadership, direction and guidance in assessing and evaluating information security risks and monitor compliance with security standards and appropriate policies. • Support cyber insurance renewals, security questionnaires, and claims coordination. Security Operations and Engineering • Develop, implement and administer technical security standards, as well as a suite of security services and tools to address and mitigate security risk. • Establish and oversee a vulnerability management program, including scanning, penetration testing, and remediation tracking. • Oversee day-to-day security operations, including MDR/SOC partner management, security monitoring and detection, threat intelligence, and endpoint and email security. • Set direction for cloud security posture and zero-trust architecture in partnership with infrastructure and application teams. • Establish governance for identity and access management, including privileged access controls and periodic access reviews. • Examine impacts of new technologies on the company’s overall information security. Establish processes to review implementation of new technologies to ensure security compliance. • Establish governance, risk management, and security standards for artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI, machine learning, and automation technologies. Partner with business and technology leaders to enable responsible and secure adoption of AI solutions across the enterprise. Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have Skills and Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field required. • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification strongly preferred. • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in information security, including 5+ years leading security teams or programs. • Experience presenting security posture, risk, and program metrics to executive leadership. • Experience leading global security programs; retail, consumer goods, or manufacturing industry experience a plus. • Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal. • Exceptional, hands-on leader with a style that is engaging, innovative, and collaborative. • Ability to be flexible, work under pressure and tight deadlines. • Ability to travel as needed; once per quarter.• Ability and availability to work occasional nights and weekends. • Experience with Fortinet/FortiGate/Forticlient, Crowdstrike MDR/EDR, BitLocker, File Vault, MS Defender, and Azure Security services is a plus. In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs. Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams. #LI-KW1 #LI-Hybrid