Manager, Merchandise Financial Planning (Lifestyle Brands)

About Us

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

• Seasonal Demand Forecasting
• Manage and adhere to calendar milestones for priority programs and key fabric initiatives
• Own and drive process alignment across cross-functional teams to ensure forecast accuracy and timely execution
• Maintain and populate pricing lists for sales pre-market
• Partner with overseas teams to ensure accurate and timely pricing setup in systems
• Data management – Identify and correct master data issues in the system
• Ad hoc reporting and requests as needed to support the business

Our Best Fit Candidate

• At least 5-7 years of experience in merchandise planning and/or retail financial planning
• Advanced Excel proficiency (Manage complex spreadsheets, use Vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Strong understanding of retail math, including sales, gross margin, markup and markdown rates
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to interpret data, draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Capable of independently problem solving in a fast paced environment
• Comfortable working with standardized recaps and reporting formats, but also capable of creating ad-hoc reporting as needed to clearly present business information

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

Our benefits package includes 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $95,200 - $120,000

Schedule

Not specified