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Operations/Supply Chain
Key Responsibilities
Salary Range: $90,000-110,000
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.
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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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Operations/Supply Chain
As one of the world’s premier lifestyle brand collectives, we want to ensure that warehouses, factories, retail outlets and on-line retailers all over the world have what they need, when they need it. You’ll be part of a team that leverages leading-edge technology – and innovative solutions – to deliver goods and materials on time, on schedule and in great condition. It’s a career path the offers non-stop challenges and endless variety – along with the opportunity to learn the business from the best.
Specific Responsibilities Would Include:
The Operations manager is responsible for supporting daily operational processes and driving efficiency across the supply chain network. This role focuses on optimizing costs, improving service performance, and enhancing collaboration with internal teams and third-party logistics partners. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with proactive problem-solving to ensure seamless operations and alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and support daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational processes as defined by management.
- Drive company profitability through operational excellence, cost control, and process improvement.
- Perform monthly reviews of distribution center (DC) and freight costs to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency.
- Partner with internal teams and external 3PL providers to promote collaboration, enhance service levels, and achieve cost reduction goals.
- Identify areas within the supply chain to optimize cost while improving delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the Chargeback team to determine root causes of issues and implement corrective actions.
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Planning, Finance, and Sales to align forecasts with order and work-in-progress (WIP) cutoffs.
- Conduct daily reviews of Out-of-Requirement (OOR) reports and inventory records to ensure data accuracy and service compliance.
- Lead weekly forecasting and performance review meetings to assess progress toward key operational metrics.
- Prepare and participate in monthly business reviews with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Utilize SAP and Excel to generate reports, analyze data, and support decision-making.
- Monitor warehouse capacity and throughput to ensure optimization against budget and latest estimate (LE) targets.
- Identify potential risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to maintain business continuity.
- Research and resolve shipping discrepancies, delayed deliveries, and inventory issues, providing insights to prevent recurrence.
- Respond effectively to changing customer needs and evolving business conditions.
- Conduct weekly meetings with 3PL partners to review inbound deliveries, sales forecasts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and chargebacks.
- Support ad hoc reporting requests from Sales, Finance, Planning, and Operations teams.
- Assist with new customer onboarding and implementation, collaborating with Sales, Accounting, Legal, and Compliance to ensure timely completion.
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and build productive relationships with internal and external 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: $90,000-110,000
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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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000