Centric Brands · 12 hours ago
Manager, Product Development
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$86K/yr - $108K/yr
2+ years expCentric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective focused on innovation and creativity in the apparel industry. The Manager, Product Development is responsible for driving seasonal product initiatives, overseeing the product development process, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of product lines.
ApparelBeautyFashionJewelry
Responsibilities
Own and manage all aspects of the product development process
Communicate shared qualities and fabrics between Robert Graham and Saks Fifth Avenue to ensure alignment across brands
Maintain continuous communication with design and raw materials teams to support collaboration throughout development
Partner closely with hub and vendor teams to ensure understanding of vendor capabilities and drive initiatives that expand competencies as needed
Analyze product costs, identify price discrepancies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create solutions
Oversee cross-functional calendar adherence; communicate risks, deadlines, and business impacts when deliverables are at risk
Lead vendor counter-sourcing initiatives aligned with overall sourcing strategy
Manage new vendor onboarding and ensure all internal partners are connected and prepared to support production needs
Facilitate vendor meetings to review in-season development, production, and delivery challenges and drive solutions
Identify business risks and opportunities, escalate appropriately, and propose actionable recommendations for improvement
Collaborate closely with design and merchandising on product creation from concept to execution
Serve as primary liaison connecting production with design and merchandising teams
Work with mills to gather and negotiate material costs, MOQs, and lead times
Track raw material movement from mills to factories for sample development
Create and maintain comprehensive product recap documentation
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience in apparel production and sourcing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); advanced Excel skills required
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong team orientation and ability to work cross-functionally
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and accuracy
Knowledge of garment manufacturing, construction, and fabrication
Preferred
SAP experience preferred
Benefits
Commission earnings
Annual bonus
Other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs
Company
Centric Brands
Centric Brands is an apparel and accessories company that sells accessories for children, women, and men.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Rabin
Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Gluckman
Senior Vice President/Division Head of Soft Accessories and Seasonal Footwear
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