Job Description

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 Would Include

Overall Responsibilities

Material development • Responsible for sourcing new materials and developing new colors, as well research, exchange and share new market trends to NY team• Monitor and track the status of material developments from Nominated & Local suppliers.• Receive and review product samples against technical data and specification sheets.• Manage supplier quotations, negotiations and analysis.• Evaluate product quality, color, sizing, and overall design to align with New York team specifications.• Review customer protocols for compliance and test requirements• Manage material booking with suppliers to secure material delivery on time to garment makers• Partner with design, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless execution.• Communicate updates, timelines, and critical feedback to all relevant stakeholders.• Find out potential risk in development stage and work out solutions with suppliers before mass production.

Material production follow up• Approve bulk quality, lab dip and colors, and provide feedback for any necessary corrections.• Follow up on material production work in progress (WIP).• Evaluate and approve material bulk testing result provided by suppliers• Identify and address any production issues with suppliers and recommend improvements.

Product Compliance – Walmart private label:• Compliance Forms Management (BHP, BCI & RCS) Manage and maintain Walmart BHP Forms, BCI Declaration Forms, and RCS Declaration Forms in line with Walmart QA Compliance and regulatory requirements.• BCI & RCS Applications Management Handle end-to-end processing of Walmart BCI Applications and RCS Applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness.• Packaging Template Prepare, review, and coordinate Walmart Packaging Template in accordance with Walmart packaging and labeling standards.• Layout Approvals Manage Walmart Layout Approvals, ensuring alignment with approved packaging, labeling, and compliance requirements.• SC/TC tracking & TC Application For recycle polyester, track the whole process of SC/TC, and apply for TC from Centric to Walmart via BV OneSource.• Stakeholder Communication & Coordination Manage continuous back-and-forth email communication with cross-functional teams to support Walmart QA Compliance activities.• Systems & Documentation Control a) Maintain organized and up-to-date Walmart compliance records using OneDrive, ensuring proper version control and secure access.b) Utilize BV OneSource for Walmart compliance submissions, tracking, and audit readiness.c) Support Walmart-related compliance data management and reporting activities within SAP.• Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance Supporta) Monitor the status of Walmart forms, applications, packaging, and approvals, proactively following up on pending actions.b) Provide regular updates and status reports on Walmart compliance activities.c) Support Walmart audits, reviews, and internal compliance checks by providing accurate and complete documentation.

Others:• Monthly recap of development items and issue collection, and report to upper management.• Properly arrange and coordinate supplier’s visit.• Support manager in driving key initiatives and project management• Knowledge in production process • Good experience or technical knowledge in using office software, including Excel, Word, PPT, etc. • Multitasking• Open for nighttime conference call with US team

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Additional Requirements

• Technical expertise in textile and fabric production.• Strong creative/design sensibility to assess product aesthetics, color accuracy, and sizing.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.• Highly organized and detail-oriented to manage multiple projects and supplier communications efficiently.• Ability to work independently while keeping the New York team updated on progress.• Experience in trim and packaging product development for fashion, retail, or consumer goods is a plus.• Proficiency in MS Office and basic running and read artwork files in PS/AI format.• Have good sense of team spirit.

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