Logistics Associate-Inbound

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 Logistics Associate supports the Logistics team through day-to-day reporting, data analysis, booking and shipment monitoring, and maintenance of logistics information. Provide accurate and timely data while identifying exceptions, trends, and operational issues that require attention.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, produce, manage, analyze and distribute logistic reports and ad hoc analysis via Power BI datasets for global logistics operations metrics, present comprehensive findings/trends through dashboards and other visuals.
• Develop/produce and lead weekly/monthly/quarterly logistics KPI reports and supporting business performance reviews with internal customers and logistics partners.
• Oversee logistics data integrity and continuous data quality analysis by evaluating partner EDI and ASN data. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and logistics partners as needed to address data inconsistencies.
• Monitor booking and shipment data for accuracy, completeness, and timely status updates.
• Support closure/alignment of pending items with shipment questions (booking, options, performance etc)
• Work cross functionally within the supply chain to smooth our shipment spikes for enhanced performance.
• Support vendor management with strong KPI buildout and oversight with ability to dig into discrepancies.
• Develop expertise with business intelligence/reporting tools of logistics (Power BI and Infor Nexus etc).

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in analysis, planning, international logistics, or a related supply-chain function.
• Experience with export/import supply-chain processes and familiarity with U.S., Canada, and EU import compliance protocols preferred.
• Proven data-analysis skills; experience with data visualization tools preferred.
• Experience building reports/analyses and dashboards with analytical tools (Excel, SQL Databases, Tableau, Power BI, Sigma, Power Query, Infor Nexus etc.)
• Related experience in data extraction, manipulation, analysis and reporting. Ability to formulate conclusions, provide summary analysis and interpretation to business leadership.
• Experience with SAP, Infor Nexus, or similar ERP or supply-chain systems preferred.
• Flexibility to work overtime, adjusted hours, or occasional weekends as business needs require.

Key Skills

• Demonstrated ability to use logic and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail to independently isolate and identify opportunities in analysis and foresee implications of new information.
• Self-starter with strong interest in analysis and a curiosity for getting at the underlying story being told within the data.
• Demonstrate basic grasp of relational database structures and queries. Advanced Excel skills including use of logical functions, macros and VBA programming preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to explain complex systems/processes. Ability to persuade, inform and influence others based on findings.
• Ability to manage multiple workflows and priorities simultaneously while supporting broader logistics team
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage time-sensitive priorities.
• Strong customer-service and internal client-support skills.
• Experience with logistics reporting, KPI tracking, data reconciliation, and dashboard reporting.

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 through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

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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