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About Centric Brands 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 Centric Brands is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking planning executive with deep expertise across all aspects of merchandise, demand, and financial planning within multi-channel wholesale organizations. Proven ability to lead planning transformations, optimize inventory and margin performance, and drive scalable process improvements. Strong cross-functional collaborator with a balance of analytical acumen and product sensibility.
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
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
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
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.
Salary Range: $230,000 - $245,000
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
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Manufacturing, Retail, and Retail Apparel and Fashion
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VP, Planning
role at
Centric Brands
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
About Centric Brands 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 Centric Brands is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking planning executive with deep expertise across all aspects of merchandise, demand, and financial planning within multi-channel wholesale organizations. Proven ability to lead planning transformations, optimize inventory and margin performance, and drive scalable process improvements. Strong cross-functional collaborator with a balance of analytical acumen and product sensibility.
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
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
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
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.
Salary Range: $230,000 - $245,000
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
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Manufacturing, Retail, and Retail Apparel and Fashion
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