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

The VP, Operations (Asia) is responsible for overseeing all offshore office activities and supporting the company’s sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness, efficiency and quality. As a key member of the Asia leadership team, this role collaborates with business unit leaders to drive operational excellence in the sourcing function.

Offshore Office Operations

• Ensure the smooth operation of each offshore office, providing a safe and comfortable working environment for associates with support from Country Leads.
• Ensure compliance with local legal and administrative requirements.
• Oversee the offshore office expense budget.
• Partner with HR to launch and execute employee engagement programs.\
• Encourage continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency at all sourcing locations.
  
  

Functional Leadership

• Establish a Center of Excellence in Asia for managing Business Operations, Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, and Materials Data in PLM, supporting Sales and Licensing teams in North America.
• Under a matrix reporting system, directly oversee vendor order management and country sourcing operations, while also serving as a dotted line leader to partner with NA counterparts for IT and Logistics functions to drive operational excellence.
• Maintain strong relationships with functional leaders to foster inter-departmental feedback and prioritization.
  
  

Team leadership and development

• Inspire and lead a diverse team of Country & Office Leads, and Functional Directors, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Establish clear strategic objectives and ensure alignment across teams, implementing performance metrics to recognize achievements and identify growth opportunities.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and open communication to enhance teamwork and operational excellence.
• Support career development by aligning team members' aspirations with opportunities for skill enhancement and leadership training.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing team competencies through training, coaching, and sharing best practices across all functions.
  
  

Business Support

• Provide guidance to Country & Office Leads to align business strategies with operational efficiency in their respective regions.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes to provide management with updates for informed sourcing decisions.
• Leverage import/expert knowledge to enhance margin improvement, including first sales and tariff mitigation.
• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance knowledge and application of productivity innovations, industry trends and AI.
• Support the implementation of future roles and responsibilities as functions transition from the US to Asia-based teams.
• Partner with Business Units to develop robust KPIs for monitoring and measuring supplier performance across brands, leading quarterly sourcing reviews and supplier scorecard development and reporting.
  
  

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field, with at least 15 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management. A master's degree in business administration (MBA) or a related field is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience in sourcing office operations in Asia, with a demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, transform and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and influence others toward a common goal while building trust within the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English and Mandarin.
• Strong financial acumen and a proven track record of driving team results, change management and achieving organizational goals.
• Knowledge of SAP, PTC PLM systems, global customs regulations and AI applications.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing, even in difficult situations.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines; highly detail-oriented and meticulous.
• A hands-on leader who leads by example, demonstrating a sense of urgency commensurate with broad marketplace challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  
  

Competency Requirements (if applicable)

Leadership Commitments:

• Inspire Others
• Grow Talent
• Advance DE&I
• Spark Ownership
  
  

Behavioral Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Be transparent
• Change Management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving
• Cultural awareness
• Decision Making
• Driving Execution
• Innovative strategic business skills
• Self-motivated
  
  

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in: English, Madnarin

Specific Working Conditions

Frequency of Travel: As required.

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