Sourcing Associate, Sweaters - Calvin Klein

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Position Summary

The Sourcing Associate will be responsible for supporting category management in conjunction with the supply chain & business strategies. Category focus will include Womens and Mens Sweaters. This includes sourcing, product development, pre-production and production responsibilities, meeting organizational goals & metrics.

Responsibilities

• Calendar management (adherence & assist in problem solving)
• Support manager with projects for management business review / meetings and other projects assigned
• Collaborate with category manager and PVH offshore offices to ensure deliverables are being met and systems are updated
• Create cost charts & analyze costing for all new developments, collaborating with vendors on cost options to meet AUC targets
• Develop and maintain tracking reports for research & developments
• Responsible for assisting in monitoring seasonal status of samples and offering mitigation plans where needed at all stages in development
• Participate in proto / sms reviews & line finalization meetings
• Daily follow up / email communications with cross functional team on / offshore
• Collaborate with Sourcing Manager and Design on seasonal R&D, along with new sourcing opportunities
• Manage Supply Team Projects as needed i.e. Seasonal Audit, Sample tracking
• Handle other responsibilities and projects as assigned
• Maintain updated information via systems (Entefy / PLM) including product allocation, costing, proto tracking, testing & risk assessment
• Work with hub teams and vendors to resolve development and production issues
• Monitor calendar deliverables with vendors and cross-functional partners, escalating any issues or late deliverables to Manager
• Receive and distribute submits as needed (samples, trim cards, etc)
• Send parcels as needed

Qualifications

A minimum of 3-4 years' experience in Product Development, Sourcing & Manufacturing. Bachelors Degree preferred. Experience in sweater development preferred. Must be analytical; understand the supply goals & metrics. Good judgment & decision-making skills (with an ability to get to root cause analysis). Excellent communication & presentation skills (to include good listening & negotiation skills). Must be detail oriented, resourceful, have excellent follow-up skills; learning and using all appropriate contacts to gather information & drive solutions. Must be flexible and able to function in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities and deadlines. Ability to collaborate and clearly communicate, transcending different cultures, geographies & time zones. Computer skills - Microsoft office, specifically Excel is a must (V-look up / X look up and Pivot Table experience necessary). PDM / PLM / Centric / Entefy are a plus. Minimal decision making will be required initially but as there is increased familiarity with the role, decision making will be required with regards to style allocation and development opportunities. Must be detail-oriented & able to problem solve and offer solutions to improve efficiencies. Must be flexible to adapt to changing trends of business and / or ad hoc projects.

Pay Range

$74,100 $100,000

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. Care.com 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.

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.

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.

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 applicant's 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.

Diversity in the workplace is encouraged. Bigotry, racism and any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.