PVH Corp. | Merchandiser, Calvin Klein

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Merchandiser, Calvin Klein (Knits & Woven)

POSITION SUMMARY:

All brands strategy, product development and innovation are led and driven by certain PVH affiliates in the US with respect to products under the Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger sold in NA, Asia and SA; and in the Netherlands with respect to products bearing the Tommy Hilfiger Europe, Calvin Klein Europe with respect and sold in the Asia region. The position in this job description helps the above mentioned PVH related parties meet their operating and strategic needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Communication with vendors and business counterparts for sample and bulk order execution
• Execute based on agreed product and service standards as well as cost objectives from the brand
• Price negotiation and cost expectation management
• Cost analysis management and problem solving
• Manage sample and bulk production delivery against the plan
• WIP management
• Manage timeline from development to bulk shipment
• Ensure garment/product integrity, style and product execution
• Compile various reports
• Assist supervisor to deliver on KPIs

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Internal Contacts: Internal cross-functional teams, Hub offices, Regional teams

External Contacts: Vendors – Supply partners

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A

DECISION MAKING:

• Make decisions in the best interest of the brand and corporate

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY:

• Ability to think outside the box
• Being proactive to offer innovation/newness and provide options for brand solutions

ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to work with multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-time zone business partners and counterparts
• An environment of changing priorities and deadlines
• Being open to changes

CORE VALUES:

• Embrace PVH's core values: Individuality, Partnership, Passion, Integrity, and Accountability

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Education & Experience:

• University/Textile and clothing degree with 5 years of related work experience; or post-secondary degree with a minimum of 8 years of related work experience in apparel and material
• Have working experience in apparel buying/trading office

Skills:

• Solid product knowledge in Men’s and Women’s knits and woven products, experience in handling other loungewear brand is preferable
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Agile and highly adaptable
• Proficient communication in English and local language, both verbal and written
• Strong data management computer skills