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Director Regional Merchandising - Calvin Klein (Womens Wovens)
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Calvin Klein Womenswear Europe - Regional Merchandising.
The Regional Merchandising team is responsible for the planning and implementation of a successful product GTM (Go to Market) strategy that meets the region specific consumer requirements, delivers on the KPI targets, upholds the iconic CK brand image and realises the global brand direction.
The team is the key contact between Global and Sales, presenting the collection and ensuring effective and consistent communication between the global teams, regional sales and retail channels.
The Position
The Regional Merchandise Director (Soft Wovens) is responsible for the formulation and execution of the Merchandising Strategy of the product category in EMEA. On the highest level, the role of the Regional Merchandise Director (Soft Wovens) is to lead the merchandising team members to ensure the product assortment for this product category that is created by the global product creation teams in NYC and that is made available to the commercial channels and markets to sell in Europe, is optimal to maximise growth and profitability of the product category business in EMEA in the short, mid- and longer term, whilst being in line with the brand DNA and supporting the brand vision. The position reports into the Senior Merchandising Director, WSW Apparel, that leads the Market Merchandising function for the higher level product category.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead a team of 3 merchandisers, across various experience levels
Lead the team in gathering, organising, analysing, and consolidating information on product needs and opportunities from the commercial markets and channels, including product sell in and sell out data, market and consumer trends and insights, and direct feedback from a wide array of stakeholders such as wholesale account managers, wholesale accounts and retail store managers, for the specific product category
Support the team in the briefing of global product creation teams on the EMEA regional product needs at all key milestones along the creation process, but also informally in between, in order to assure the optimal product assortment to meet EMEA product needs.
Collaborate with leadership to ensure forecasts of product volumes with maximal accuracy for all different purposes (Merchandising Planning, Supply Planning, Finance)
Drive the creation and availability of sales tools to the markets and channels that allow them to maximise short-, mid- and long-term sales, including documents for train the trainer sessions for new collections, and partnering with Marketing and Visual Merchandising
Prepare and present at key-account meetings
Responsible for the bigger category businesses
Run projects on behalf of the category team
The Ideal Candidate
Measurable Merchandising/Category buying (or similar) background
Minimum 3 years experience successfully leading a team
Proven analytical, planning and organisation skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Developing negotiating, influencing and networking skills
Business and commercial acumen
Able to work in a fast paced, matrix based, challenging environment
Able to travel across Europe and NYC
Team player
Business fluent English both written and verbal
Be valued.
In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH EMEA is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. We are the home to 2500 big thinkers, natural entrepreneurs, and challenge seekers from all kinds of backgrounds.
How we support you: choose the hybrid setup and working hours that suit you, in addition to meeting-free Fridays, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, 25 days of paid holidays, mental health days, parental leave, home office allowance, commuting allowances, employee assistance programs, and pension schemes
Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs
Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy
Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals
Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts
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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.
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