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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.
Manage the efficient operations and execution of all the merchandising activities and sourcing operations for the brand and collaborate with different business partners. Represent the best interests of the brand internally and externally and ensure KPIs achieved. Supervise teams merchandising activities grow and develop talent.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
As product category lead in hub and focus on brand development and responsible for execution and order management for that brand in the hub
Manage the efficient running of the team in line with the brands requirement
Calendar management and mapping
Vendor relationship maintenance and development
Implement based on compliance and CR/Sustainability/Traceability goals and objectives
Being a Key Person for execution for brand strategy and recommend resolution
Deliver product and service level agreements and cost objectives
Drive continuous improvement
Grow and develop talent and deliver teams KPIs
Respect and build synergy with cross-functional teams
Provide clear direction to team members and supply chain
DECISION MAKING
Responsible for day to day governance of all associates in the team
Make decision at the best interest of brand and corporate
RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY
Ability to influence internal and external resources for exploring newness for the brand.
Ability to think out of the box
Being proactive to offer newness and provide options for brand solutions.
ENVIRONMENT
An environment of changing priorities and deadlines
Able to work with people from different locations with different culture
Being open to changes proactive to offer newness and provide option for brand solution
CORE VALUE
Embrace PVHs core values: Individuality Partnership Passion Integrity and Accountability.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree or equivalent in apparel material or management
Minimum 12 years brand management experience with people management experience.
Skills
Demonstrate good knowledge of the Supply Chain from Concept to Consumer
Have experience in developing supply chain capability and talents
Have global mindset of sourcing strategy at the best interest of the brand
Strong communication skills with the ability to utilize contacts
Strong presentation skills
Strong analytical problem solving and data driven decision making skills
Strong negotiation skills
Agile and high adaptability have grown mindset
Proficient communication in English and local languageboth verbal and written
Strong product knowledge and supplier network in mens and womens Cut & Sewn Knit and Sweaters
Solid knowledge in product development and production
Experience in buying office and designer brand is preferable
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.
Required Experience:
Manager