Overview
VP, Planning and Buying Jobs in New York at Centric Brands
About Us:
Key Skills:
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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:
Strategic, innovative, and energetic senior leader with expertise in all aspects of the planning process within a multi-channel wholesale and DTC organization. Has 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. Other areas of experience would include Demand planning, and E-commerce. Demonstrates the ability to envision and implement end-to-end planning processes that drive cost effective process improvement. Has the 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.
Key Skills:
- Strategic and Innovative Leader
- Wholesale and DTC Planning expertise
- Builds Strong Cross Functional Relationships
- Keen Financial Acumen with Product sensibility
Roles and 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
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:
- 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
- Both DTC and Wholesale experience is preferred
Must be able to lead, train, mentor, and engage with planning teams, sales teams, and other cross functional partners
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: $195,000 – $250,000
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.
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Title: VP, Planning and Buying
Company: Centric Brands
Location: New York
