Supervisor Global Collaborations Special Projects Kipling
Supervisor Global Collaborations Special Projects Kipling
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Job Description
Kipling is looking for its Global Special Project and Collab Supervisor. This position is to join the Brand Management team based in Antwerp Belgium.
At Kipling we are on a mission. To live a vibrant and colourful lifego to places weve never been before. Be curious. Dare to live the life weve always wanted. Thats our mission and influences everything we do. At Kipling we empower you to go your own way. Diversity makes us stronger and at Kipling we do believe your story matters this is why we welcome all backgrounds.
Lets Talk about the Role
The role will be part of the Kipling global product department team and will report to the Global merchandising manager.
You will own the special projects flow for Kipling globally. This includes all collaborations the licensing projects as well as some out of collection developments.
Your mission is to define and execute the Global energy pipeline for the brand.
Alongside with the Global merchandising manager plan the upcoming collaboration flow scout and secure the partners follow up on the design developments up until go to market implementation.
You are responsible for the contracts the royaltys payment and all necessary approvals.
You will also lead the licensing projects recruiting new or maintaining existing partners following up on category products design and implementation approvals.
In details:
- Develop and maintain the initiatives to meet the needs of the target consumers and the market requirements in terms of price distribution and brand positioning.
- Manage the full flow of the collaboration and special projects and inline exclusive projects from product concept and design phase to samples.
- Follow up the development process and direct the Design and Development team
- Collect all data from cross functional teams to generate adhoc reporting linked to forecasts followup sell in sell through and establish efficiency reports for each project.
- Manage for the Collaboration calendar phasing upcoming plans and alignment
- Ownership of the Collaboration process including introductions contract executions and royalties/fees followups
- Extensive Go to Market overview and support from project launch planning to follow up with other departments (logistic/marketing/digital)
- Alignment with the special project partners to meet their needs in terms of product launches
- Alignment with the different departments to ensure an efficient go to market implementation
How You Will Make a Difference
Analyze
- Understand the needs of the target consumers and competitive environment.
- Maintain constant awareness of market requirements and needs.
- Sustain strong knowledge of current and upcoming trends.
- Follow up of the GoToMarket targets: monitor and put the projects in timeline to fulfil the markets with the adhoc projects.
Plan & Execute
- Active follow up and following up of the collaboration and licensing opportunities
- Stakeholder for all contractual negotiations with partners legal teams until contract signature
- Accountable to align on terms and conditions with the partners to achieve a legal agreement linked to each project and targets
- Plan the full process to allow smooth development workflow and deliver the products within the deadlines.
- Validate product styling direction and ensuring consistency within the global direction and strategy
- Monitor the development of prototype samples with our internal design team or the licensing partners
- Operate as key contact for design partners and licensors and align on their requests
- Engage and align with other departments to fulfil the GoToMarket process
- Ensure a constant evaluation of launched items/projects by seeking market feedback and product performance check
- Collect all data from cross functional teams to generate adhoc reporting linked to forecasts followup sell in sell through and establish efficiency reports for each project.
- Deliver the partner meetings internal meetings and sales meetings presentations.
- Follow up on Design fees Royalties and Project Costs in a structured way with the regions and Finance.
- Oversee the entire reporting process: ensure accurate consolidation of sales data and timely submission of royalty reports
Skills for Success
- Business management related degree
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management preferably in the fashion and accessory industry a legal knowledge is a plus!
- Deep understanding of the Kipling brand as well as the performance and industry
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
- Willing to travel Globally 5
Whats in it For You
Were in the business of unleashing human potential driven by the ideas energy and commitment of our people. Thats why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental physical and financial wellbeing for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits were the total package.
A supportive feedbackbased culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds lifestyles and nationalities love working together
Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand multi countries organization
On site gym offering health and wellbeing initiatives
A discount card with 50 on all VF brands
About VF
VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. Its the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc
Free to Be Inclusion & Diversity
As a purposeled performance driven company we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect connection openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.
If you likewhat you have read and want to join our teamthen we would like to hear from you! Apply visit vfc kipling or follow us on our LinkedIn and Instagram pages see you there!
RRequired Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
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