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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.\nMerchandising/Planning/Buying\nFrom developing the product strategies to growing our brands, merchandising careers at Centric Brands offer exciting possibilities to grow a career with one of world’s foremost lifestyle brands collectives. From helping develop the merchandise mix to ensuring stores and online site have the right products in the right quantities to creating the long-term brand strategy, a career in merchandising and planning offers you a chance to make a positive impact on our success - and yours.\nSpecific Responsibilities Would Include\nThe Associate Merchandiser provides operational and administrative support to the merchandising team throughout the product lifecycle. This role is responsible for sample management, merchandising system maintenance, reporting, presentation preparation, showroom support and cross-functional follow-up to ensure seasonal initiatives are executed accurately and on schedule.\nRoles & Responsibilities:\nProduct Development & Execution\nTrack the time-and-action calendar and follow up with Design, Production and Sales on open items, approvals and deadlines. Escalate late, incomplete, quality or technical issues to the appropriate partners and maintain visibility to progress against established financial goals.\nPrepare samples, boards, line sheets, reports and other materials for line reviews and internal meetings. Record edits and decisions from board review, pre-costing, line reviews, adoption and post-season reviews, and update working documents promptly after each meeting.\nReceive, unpack, organize, tag and hang incoming samples; maintain sample inventory and ensure samples are prepared for meetings, line reviews and customer presentations.\nTrack sample requests, shipments, returns and storage locations to ensure accurate sample management throughout the season.\nEnter, update and maintain product, assortment, pricing and seasonal information within merchandising systems and reporting tools, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.\nBuild and update presentations, line sheets, assortment tools and recaps for internal reviews, customer meetings and seasonal milestone presentations.\nCross-Functional Coordination\nHandle routine communication and follow-up with internal teams and external partners, including customers, suppliers, vendors and licensors, where applicable. Track requests, confirm next steps and bring unresolved issues to the Merchandiser.\nCoordinate with Sales on showroom set-up, sample organization, product labeling and line presentation. Support the Merchandiser and Brand Management, where applicable, by gathering product information and materials needed for in-store collateral.\nAssist with showroom setup, maintenance and seasonal resets in the Baltimore showroom, including organizing samples, product displays, meeting spaces and presentation materials.\nCompile product, sales and assortment information from multiple sources to support reporting, presentations and business reviews.\nConduct routine audits of merchandising systems, spreadsheets and assortment tools to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.\nOur Best Fit Candidate Would Have\nStrong organizational, follow-up and written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate information and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment\nWorking knowledge of merchandising principles and customer needs\nBasic knowledge of garment construction and product development processes\nBachelor’s Degree \n3 - 5 years’ experience in apparel merchandising or buying, relevant experience in categories preferred\nProficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP or a similar enterprise system preferred\nComfort working with detailed product information, spreadsheets, samples and recurring deadlines\nAbility to take direction, document decisions and complete follow-up accurately and on time\nIn 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.\nSalary Range: $75,000 - $85,000\nAt 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.\nBe part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.\nCentric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nPlease note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. 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