IT Manager – Supply Chain & SAP AFS

Centric Brands; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Summer Fridays

PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centric Brands is seeking an experienced IT Manager – Supply Chain & SAP AFS to lead the technology strategy and delivery for our apparel and fashion business. Based in Greensboro, NC, you will partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable SAP AFS solutions and manage internal and external delivery partners.

The role requires strong SAP AFS (SD/MM), ABAP, and project leadership skills, with a track record of delivering complex IT initiatives in a retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of IT experience with a focus on supply chain systems in apparel/fashion, EDI experience preferred.
• Extensive SAP AFS (SD/MM) implementation, configuration, customization, and support.
• Strong ABAP development knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with onsite and offshore AMS providers for project delivery and support.
• Deep understanding of apparel/fashion processes (OTC, P2P, forecasting, logistics, retail, ecomm).
• Experience with 3PL and integrations with Nexus Infor, Inspectorio, NuOrder, and Shopify is a plus.
• Proven track record delivering complex IT projects and leading SAP teams.
• Excellent communication with executives, partners, IT peers, and vendors.
• Certifications such as SAP certifications or PMP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT strategy for supply chain systems, aligning with business goals.
• Oversee SAP AFS environment configuration, customization, integration, and upgrades.
• Lead complex IT projects across supply chain, retail, and ecomm systems.
• Manage and mentor a high‑performing IT team.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate needs into IT solutions.
• Identify and resolve critical system issues and provide timely user support.

Skills

SAP AFS

ABAP

Project management

Team management

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Shopify

Infor Nexus

Job 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.

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

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced IT Manager – Supply Chain & SAP AFS to lead the technology strategy, delivery, and ongoing support of supply chain applications within our apparel and fashion business.

This is a techno-functional IT management role responsible for our customized SAP AFS environment and related supply chain, retail, and e-commerce systems. The IT Manager will partner closely with business leaders across supply chain, sourcing, inventory, operations, finance, retail, and e-commerce to translate business requirements into effective, scalable, and cost-efficient technology solutions.

The ideal candidate will combine strong SAP AFS (SD/MM) expertise, deep knowledge of apparel and fashion business processes, proven experience delivering complex IT initiatives, and the ability to lead internal teams and external technology partners. This role requires someone who can operate comfortably at both the strategic and hands‑on levels—from partnering with business leadership on priorities to working with SAP functional and technical teams to resolve complex issues and deliver solutions.

This position will be based in Greensboro, NC. It will follow a hybrid work schedule of Monday–Thursday in the office, with Friday being a remote work day. This schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the IT strategy for supply chain systems, aligning with business goals and industry best practices. Partner with business teams on priorities and deliver cost effective and timely solutions. 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

Skills And Requirements

• 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 (SD/MM) implementation, configuration, customization, and support.
• Strong working knowledge of ABAP development a plus
• 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 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 o ur D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000

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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