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PVH is the growth platform for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. Through driving brand strength and relevance, we are connecting our global, iconic brands closer to where the consumer is going than ever before, today and with future generations. 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+.
The Position
The TJ Merchandiser position reports to the Merchandising Manager and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all Denim KPIs are met or exceeded. The Product Merchandiser takes ownership to achieve sustainable and profitable growth for the Tommy Jeans collection by understanding and applying the consumer needs, brand strategy, company culture, and DNA, and balancing different market requirements to create the best product line. Working closely with the wider merchandising team, design and product development as well as country sales teams to deliver the strongest product offering with cross-product storytelling from initial product strategy to product realization. Looking after; jeans, and all other denim categories.
Key responsibilities are:
Creating seasonal range plans and strategies, taking into consideration the needs of Wholesale, Retail & E-commerce channels
Building strong relationships with the Design & Product Development teams to build an efficient & profitable collection, balancing commercial product needs with the seasonal design direction
Managing all key milestones and deliverables and organizing key stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met
Presenting the line to all market stakeholders during key calendar touchpoints
Collaborating with the Market Merchandising team across owned product groups to define the optimum consumer assortment & key product pushes for the season and to support a Good / Better / Best Segmentation Strategy
Supporting concept-to-consumer information with Marketing, Product Development, and Design – with a focus on innovation in sustainability
Conducting various analyses on the collection throughout the season to review sales results, pricing architecture, and product assortment and with that formulating opportunities to maximize potential and efficiency
Working with the Market Merchandising team to respond to product queries throughout the sales campaign, ensuring to communicate product changes clearly to all teams.
Assisting with the Market Merchandising team to create all go-to-market tools for the sales campaign
Forecast the line to identify any opportunities, and potential minimum risks and support the Market Merchandising and Buying & Planning team in making the right pre-booking and capacity decisions
Management of PLM system, ensuring on-time and accurate data integrity at all times
Identifying & implementing best practices to ensure effective use of time as well as maximum output in the team
Leading ad hoc seasonal projects
The Ideal Candidate
Has previously worked with denim categories outside of PVH Corp as a Merchandiser
Approximately 3-6 years experience in Merchandising, Buying or Product Development, preferably in an international matrix organization
Strong entrepreneurial mindset
Ability to analyze large amounts of data and build a narrative around trends/patterns to create strategies by thinking outside the box
Detail-orientated and proactive with a willingness to learn
Organizational and management skills – with an ability to manage multiple projects/seasons at the same time
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
Experienced user of MS office, specifically Excel
Experience with PLM style management system is a plus
Fluent in English, verbal and written
Passionate about the lifestyle and apparel/fashion industry, Tommy Jeans Brand and product
Be part of it.
PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
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.
