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Merchandiser, Calvin Klein (Woven)

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.

• Responsible for sample and order execution for the brand and collaborating with different teams. Assist the supervisor for the day-to-day execution and operations in line with the brand to achieve KPIs

• Provide training to the junior team members

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Communication with vendors and business counterparts for sample and bulk order execution

• Execute based on agreed product and service standards as well as cost objectives from the brand

• Price negotiation and cost expectation management

• Cost analysis management and problem shooting

• Manage sample and bulk production delivery against the plan

• WIP management

• Manage timeline from development to bulk shipment

• Ensure garment/product integrity, style and product execution

• Compile various reports

• Assist supervisor to deliver on KPIs

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Internal Contacts: Internal cross functional teams, Hub offices, Regional teams

External Contacts: Vendors – Supply partners

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

DECISION MAKING

• Make decision at the best interest of brand and corporate

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY

• Ability to think out of the box

• Being proactive to offer innovation/newness and provide options for brand solutions

ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to work with multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-time zone business partners and counterparts.

• An environment of changing priorities and deadlines

• Being open to changes

CORE VALUE

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

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience:

• University/Textile and clothing degree with 5 years of related work experience; or post-secondary degree with minimum of 8 years of related work experience in apparel and material

• Have working experience in apparel buying/trading office

Skills:

• Demonstrate good knowledge of the Supply Chain from Concept to Consumer

• Solid product knowledge in Women’s soft woven, with men’s woven experience is preferrable

• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and data driven decision making skills

• Good negotiation skills

• Agile and high adaptability

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

• Strong data management computer skills

• Solid knowledge in product development

DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are committed to recruiting, training and providing career advancement to all associates regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, or social or ethnic origin. Diversity in the workplace is encouraged. Bigotry, racism and any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.