Sample Operations Analyst

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Position Summary:

The Sample Analyst supports end-to-end sample management across Merchandise and Marketing by ensuring accurate tracking reporting and visibility of all product samples. This role maintains the data systems behind sample operations manages inventory accuracy develops dashboards and partners cross-functionally to ensure sample needs are met for product reviews campaigns photoshoots and PDP.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical organized and proficient in advanced Excel and Power BI with a strong ability to translate data into actionable insights

Primary Responsibilities:

Sample Data & Inventory Management

Maintain accurate sample inventory recordsincluding received samples distributed items in-use samples and returnsacross all categories and seasons.

Ensure all data in sample management systems PLM and tracking databases is consistently updated and validated.

Manage sample check-in/check-out processes and ensure proper documentation and labelling.

Reporting & Analytics

Build automate and maintain dashboards in Power BI for inventory accuracy sample availability usage trends and operational KPIs.

Create advanced Excel reports (pivot tables complex formulas macros Power Query etc.) to support Merchandising Marketing Creative and eCommerce teams.

Conduct root-cause analysis for discrepancies delays or sample loss and present findings with clear recommendations.

Operational Support

Support the Senior Manager in planning seasonal sample needs and forecasting requirements based on calendars and campaign plans.

Collaborate with Merchandising Creative and Marketing teams to ensure sample requests are prioritized recorded and fulfilled on time.

Assist with organizing sample rooms improving storage layout and maintaining operational standards.

Process Improvement

Identify inefficiencies in data flow tracking and reporting; propose process improvements to increase accuracy and speed.

Support the rollout of new tools systems enhancements or workflow changes across the sample management function.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Communicate sample availability issues and delays proactively with stakeholders.

Work closely with vendors and internal teams to track inbound sample shipments and resolve missing information or documentation.

Qualifications

Experience

24 years of experience in sample management merchandising operations supply chain inventory management or analytics roles.

Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP INDEX/MATCH nested formulas Power Query macros preferred).

Proficiency in Power BI preferred including data modelling DAX dashboard creation and automated refresh pipelines.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of data across multiple categories or seasons.

Experience with inventory PLM or sample tracking systems (Airtable Centric NuOrder or similar).

Strong communication skills and ability to partner across teams.

Preferred

Experience in retail fashion consumer goods or marketing operations.

Familiarity with photo studio workflows ecommerce sample needs or campaign production timelines.

Intermediate knowledge of SQL or other data tools (nice to have).

Knowledge/Skills Required (Please indicate if there is specific knowledge required to do this job for example: computer technology platform or language; specific area of expertise or licensing/certification problem solving analytical skills effectively working with all levels etc.):

Problem Solving:

Problems and issues are not well defined and require understanding of other disciplines and job areas

Manipulating data from multiple sources and providing summary of findings.

Innovation:

Provide input to making changes to processes product or programs

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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.