IT Lead, Supply Chain (SAP AFS - Apparel & Fashion)
Apply NowCompany: Centric Brands Inc.
Location: Greensboro, NC 27406
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
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic IT Director to lead our Supply Chain technology initiatives, focusing specifically on our SAP AFS (Apparel and Fashion Solution) environment. This role will be responsible for the overall strategy, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our supply chain systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the apparel and fashion industry, a proven track record of successful SAP AFS implementations and management.
Responsibilities:
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
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.
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.
Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please 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. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
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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 strategic IT Director to lead our Supply Chain technology initiatives, focusing specifically on our SAP AFS (Apparel and Fashion Solution) environment. This role will be responsible for the overall strategy, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our supply chain systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the apparel and fashion industry, a proven track record of successful SAP AFS implementations and management.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the IT strategy for supply chain systems, aligning with business goals and industry best practices. Partner with business transformation teams (BTO) on priorities and delivering cost effective and timely solutions to the business. Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and trends within the apparel and fashion supply chain landscape.
- SAP AFS Expertise: Oversee the management and optimization of our customized SAP AFS environment, including configuration, customization, integration, and upgrades.
- 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 Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT professionals. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
- 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 critical system issues and provide timely support to business users.
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. 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.
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.
Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please 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. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
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