Senior Director of Engineering, Supply Chain

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

Job Summary: The Senior Director of Engineering in Supply Chain will lead and oversee the engineering and technical operations within the supply chain division. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, efficiency, and scalability in supply chain processes, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. The Senior Director will work closely with the COO to develop and implement strategies that enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management:
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technical professionals.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of supply chain processes.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Develop and execute engineering strategies that align with the company's supply chain objectives.
  • Identify and implement best practices to optimize supply chain operations.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance sustainability and reduce operational costs.
• Technical Oversight:
  • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of supply chain systems and technologies.
  • Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of supply chain infrastructure.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Performance Management:
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of supply chain operations.
  • Implement corrective actions to address performance gaps and drive continuous improvement.
  • Report on supply chain performance to the COO and other senior executives.
• Project Management:
  • Lead large-scale projects such as supply chain warehouse optimization, logistics network redesign, and inventory management system upgrades.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and resources are effectively utilized.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess project success and identify areas for improvement.
• Best Practices & Data Integrity:
  • Conduct quarterly internal best practice reviews.
  • Assist in managing overall system data integrity with a focus on sales order fulfillment.
  • Create standard business practices for identifying and resolving data integrity issues.
  • Review oversold materials and resolve issues prior to the allocation process.
  • Monitor bulk orders to ensure timely and accurate depletion; resolve business issues with bulk logic.
  • Ensure storage location/ship point accuracy on sales orders based on inventory and inbound production.
  • Work with Sales, Production, and Order Management on past cancel orders and open balances on POs and SOs.
  • Collaborate with business teams to create and maintain Sales Order Processing SOPs across divisions.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain engineering or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of driving innovation and efficiency in supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of supply chain technologies and systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

Skills:

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic planning and execution
• Technical expertise in supply chain systems
• Performance monitoring and analysis
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Project management and execution

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: $138,000 - $173,000

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

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