Senior Manager, Supply Chain Technology (SAP AFS)

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

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Senior Manager of IT to lead our Supply Chain technology initiatives, with a focus on SAP AFS (Apparel and Fashion Solution). This role requires active participation in the day-to-day operations, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of our supply chain systems to ensure they meet business needs and promote operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in the apparel and fashion industry and a strong record of managing SAP AFS systems (SD/MM).

• SAP AFS Expertise: Actively oversee and manage our customized SAP AFS environment, including configuration, customization, integration, and upgrades. Ensure the system is optimized for daily business operations and support.
• Project Management: Lead and manage complex IT projects related to supply chain, retail, ecomm systems, including implementations, upgrades, and enhancements. Utilize project management methodologies to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery, following SAP RICEF methodologies.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture. Encourage team engagement in hands-on problem solving and development activities.
• Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders across various departments (e.g., operations, inventory, finance, retail, ecomm, sourcing) to understand their needs and translate them into effective IT solutions.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve system issues, providing timely support to business users. Engage directly in hands-on issue resolution and system troubleshooting.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on supply chain systems within the apparel and fashion industry, preferred with EDI experience.
• Extensive experience with SAP AFS implementation, configuration, customization, and support.
• Experience working with onsite and offshore AMS providers for project delivery and support.
• Deep understanding of apparel and fashion business processes, including order to cash, procure to pay, forecast to stock, logistics, and retail, ecomm.
• Experience with 3PL environment, integration with Nexus infor, inspectorio, NuOrder, Teamworks, and Shopify is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects and leading SAP configuration and development teams.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with senior executives, business partners, IT peers, and external vendors.
• Excellent organization skills, project management, resource planning, problem solving, interpersonal skills and analytical skills.
• Certification – Any certification, SAP certifications, PMP are highly desirable.

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.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.