Centric Brands
Overview
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. Responsibilities
Lead the transformation of planning processes to support evolving business needs and financial goals for licensed sleepwear and beauty businesses Drive monthly and annual forecasting for sales, gross margin, and inventory across wholesale channels Oversee merchandise financial planning, assortment planning, and the buy process, including lifecycle and replenishment strategies Lead the wholesale planning team, monitor retail performance across accounts, and act as a strategic partner to Sales—proactively identifying risks and opportunities to ensure planning decisions support account needs, sales goals, and market dynamics Develop and implement standardized tools, metrics, and reporting to improve visibility and decision-making Partner with Sales, Design, and Sourcing to align financial targets with product and account strategies Collaborate with Production and Supply Chain teams to align inventory flow with demand forecasts and lead time constraints Provide strategic guidance and reporting to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities across key financial levers Support or lead system implementations (e.g., SAP, planning tools) and cross-functional process improvements Participate in product reviews and assortment planning to ensure alignment with financial objectives and market needs Develop processes to support capacity planning initiatives with factory partners Qualifications
15+ years of planning and merchandising experience in wholesale apparel, beauty, or accessories Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented and flexible approach to problem-solving Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with planning/merchandising systems Effective communicator with strong organizational and leadership capabilities Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams Recent experience in wholesale planning is required Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $230,000 - $245,000 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 through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. 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
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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. Responsibilities
Lead the transformation of planning processes to support evolving business needs and financial goals for licensed sleepwear and beauty businesses Drive monthly and annual forecasting for sales, gross margin, and inventory across wholesale channels Oversee merchandise financial planning, assortment planning, and the buy process, including lifecycle and replenishment strategies Lead the wholesale planning team, monitor retail performance across accounts, and act as a strategic partner to Sales—proactively identifying risks and opportunities to ensure planning decisions support account needs, sales goals, and market dynamics Develop and implement standardized tools, metrics, and reporting to improve visibility and decision-making Partner with Sales, Design, and Sourcing to align financial targets with product and account strategies Collaborate with Production and Supply Chain teams to align inventory flow with demand forecasts and lead time constraints Provide strategic guidance and reporting to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities across key financial levers Support or lead system implementations (e.g., SAP, planning tools) and cross-functional process improvements Participate in product reviews and assortment planning to ensure alignment with financial objectives and market needs Develop processes to support capacity planning initiatives with factory partners Qualifications
15+ years of planning and merchandising experience in wholesale apparel, beauty, or accessories Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented and flexible approach to problem-solving Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with planning/merchandising systems Effective communicator with strong organizational and leadership capabilities Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams Recent experience in wholesale planning is required Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $230,000 - $245,000 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 through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. 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
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