About the Role
Centric Brands is looking for a dynamic, creative, and resourceful Production Coordinator to join its team. 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.
Responsibilities
- Obtains pricing working with Production Manager.
- Manages order placement, execution, and follow-up of manufacturing orders to drive the on-time delivery of quality, profitable goods.
- Evaluates and manages vendor performance based on purchase order history of on-time delivery, lead time, quality acceptance rates, fulfillment, and margins.
- Streamlines the factory base for maximum performance of product execution and company deliverables.
- Obtains pricing of owned categories to ensure profitability and meet margin goals.
- Ensures on-time placement of final buys.
- Assists in writing of POs with Production Assistant when necessary.
- Tracks factory WIP and production from handoff to final deliveries and ensures all necessary approvals have been obtained.
- Manages production delivery with Logistics and Operations, troubleshooting potential disruptions.
- Ensures systems are updated in real-time with information.
- Manages non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors.
- Manages the coordination of customs classification with Imports.
- Troubleshoots quality issues with factories, vendors, and teams.
- Partners with cross-functional peers (Sales, Merchandising, Operations), as well as vendors and factories to ensure on-time flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteria.
- Coordinates communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendors.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
- Contributes positively to team dynamics and manages up and across where necessary.
- Attracts, develops, and retains talent.
- Monitors, evaluates, and coaches performance of staff for bench strength and succession planning.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in product development and/or production.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and global partners/vendor networks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
- SAP, PLM systems a plus.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated understanding of product development and production processes, with a strong sense of merchandising and customer needs.
- Ability to think both strategically and operationally, balancing big-picture goals with executional detail.
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes.
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
- SAP
- PLM systems
- Organizational skills
- Prioritization skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Managing multiple workstreams
- Meeting deadlines
- Accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Product development processes
- Production processes
- Merchandising
- Customer needs understanding
- Strategic thinking
- Operational thinking
- Problem-solving
- Navigating ambiguity
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-4 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000-$70,000
Benefits
- Industry-competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
- Matching 401(k)
- Summer Fridays
- Generous PTO
- Merchandise discounts
- Excellent career development opportunities
About the Company
- 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.
- Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in.
- Our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
