Merchandiser (Beauty/FMCG) - Mandarin & English

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

• Act as the key contact bridging internal team and Vietnam vendors for production orders.
• Follow up production order issuance to bulk production and shipment.
• Monitor order status in systems and ensure timely updates to stakeholders.

Vendor Communication & Coordination

• Liaise daily with Vietnam factories to track sample, production progress, and shipment
• Coordinate with logistics teams and vendors to align shipping plans, booking, and documentation.

Cross-functional Support

• Collaborate closely on production allocation, system updates, and reporting.
• Provide visibility through regular reporting (e.g., WIP tracker, late booking pre-alerts).
• Support troubleshooting of operational bottlenecks and propose improvement ideas.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate production records, sample approvals, and system entries.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as required for performance tracking and KPI achievement.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ working experience in merchandising or order management, preferably in Beauty/FMCG.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data tracking).
• Familiar with SAP systems; AirTable knowledge is a plus.
• Strong sense of responsibility, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player with problem-solving mindset.

Language Proficiency:

• Vietnamese native speaker preferred.
• Working proficiency in Mandarin (required for daily communication).
• Basic English communication skills.

Specific Working Conditions

• Ability to travel locally to factories when required.
• Comfortable working in a cross-cultural, fast-paced environment.