Manager, Merchandising, Close To Body

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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 team's merchandising activities, grow and develop talent.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• As a Brand manager 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 brand's requirement

• Calendar management and mapping

• Vendor relationship maintenance and development

• Implement based on compliance and CR/Sustainability/Traceability goals and objectives

• Point 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 team's KPIs

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Internal Contacts: Other brand business partners, Cross functional partner across hubs and NY      

External Contacts: Supply partners.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Senior merchandiser or Merchandiser

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 innovation/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.

CORE VALUE

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

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in apparel, material or management

• Minimum 8 years brand management experience with people management experience.

Skills:

• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Supply Chain from Concept to Consumer.  Have experience 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 analytical, problem solving and data driven decision making skills

• Strong negotiation skills

• Agile and high adaptability

• Proficient communication in English and local language, both verbal and written

• Strong product knowledge men's and women's intimates and close to body products

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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. That's the Power of Us, that's the Power of PVH+.   

One of PVH's 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 law. In 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.