Sourcing Manager, Accessories
Sourcing Manager, Accessories
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$ 101300 - 137000
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Job Description
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Position Overview:
The Sourcing Manager drives the product development and commercialization process in Accessories (mainly handbags and other non-apparel accessories categories) working in collaboration with the internal/external cross functional partners (Design Merchandising Technical Design Sourcing RM Hubs Vendors & factories) to deliver products that meet business requirements for quality aesthetic and price. You will establish consistent communication with hub teams/vendors regarding concerns on proper sample execution and costing throughout the development process mitigating challenges up-front. Must be a strategic thinker who can drive corporate initiatives while also managing day-to-day responsibilities including ad-hoc projects requiring quick turn.
What You Will Do:
In season responsibilities for assigned product category:
Drive pre-season product development taking ownership on higher level initiatives and delegating where appropriate.
Strategic style allocation which supports vendor strategy product elevation and cost saving opportunities
Lead product engineering efforts to build product into target costs while maintaining design integrity.
Foster continuous communication with design and raw material partners to ensure collaboration / alignment throughout the development process.
Ensure accuracy of costing challenging where appropriate using product knowledge and/or history.
Lead initiatives that support tech pack accuracy to drive future data-driven systems forward.
Product category management:
Partner closely with hub/vendor partners to ensure clear understanding of vendor capabilities and drive initiatives to expand competencies where needed.
Provide input into level 1 and level 2 country of origin strategy track and report out on KPIs create and execute initiatives in support of the strategic vision.
Concrete knowledge of product costs able to identify price distortions and engage cross functional partners for solutions.
Facilitate & participate in seasonal product reviews to evaluate sample execution and alignment to tech pack requirements.
Drive cross-functional calendar adherence and alert cross-functional partners to calendar implications/business impact should deliverables be missed.
Collaborate with PVH offshore offices and factories directly on daily tasks.
Partner with Raw Materials QA Technical and Hub Partners to ensure a seasonal risk assessment is complete.
Lead sustainable corporate initiatives with vendors and offshore teams.
Facilitate raw material booking for proto samples between Design and Vendors.
Oversee Late Add process and Line Finalization meetings.
Responsible for alignment with business on cost approvals as required.
Drive vendor counter-sourcing initiatives in alignment with the Sourcing Strategy.
Lead new vendor onboarding with cross-functional teams ensuring vendors are connecting with all internal partners as needed to execute production.
Facilitate vendor meetings to review in-season development production & delivery challenges.
Identify potential business risk as well as opportunities for improvement escalating where necessary and offering suggestions to address.
What You Will Bring:
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years related experience in sourcing and product development - prior experience working with Handbags is nice to have
Firm understanding of Product construction and costing - costing experience is required
Product development textile or manufacturing-related background is preferred
Experience working with overseas vendors and suppliers
Education:
Bachelors Degree is required
Skills:
Experience in working with both development and production teams
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting
Proven ability to work cross-functionally to meet team deadlines
Flexible and Adaptable to change
Solution Oriented
Strong Communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent follow-up skills
Proficiency in Excel is required
Ability to create update and format data for tracking and reporting by using pivot tables and formulas
Comfort learning and working in multiple systems is required
Strong knowledge of Handbag construction materials and other non-apparel accessories
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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Pay Range:$$137000PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible.Your Wellbeing is Our Priority
At PVH we offer competitive cost-effective and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health finances and work-life balance. This includes:
Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay bonus programs best in class medical insurance vision insurance dental insurance life insurance disability insurance and more.
401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays paid time off hybrid working arrangements volunteer opportunities seasonal hours and flexible work schedules.
Wellbeing Support: A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as Headspace membership reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.
Services: Access to services for childcare elder care adoption preparation pet care plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.
Please note eligibility depends on employment status location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About PVH:
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach we are driving fashion forward for good as one team with one vision and one plan. Thats the Power of Us thats the Power of PVH.
One of PVHs greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued and every voice is heard and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary (PVH) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race ethnicity color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin citizenship status sexual orientation genetic information physical or mental disability military status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local addition to complying with all applicable laws PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill ability educational background work quality experience and potential.
To achieve these goals across the United States and its territories PVH prohibits any PVH employee agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicants current or prior wages salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
