VP of Market Merchandising, Apparel - Calvin Klein

Company: PVH Corp.
Location: New York
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

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VP of Market Merchandising, Apparel - Calvin Klein
About Us:
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.
Position summary:
The VP, Market Merchandising, Apparel- Calvin Klein Global, will be responsible for the Apparel strategy for all regions. They will work closely with the Global and Regional teams to develop and implement a comprehensive merchandising plan that aligns with the brand objectives. The role will involve building the global assortment to reflect brand initiatives and regional needs to increase sales and profitability.
Primary responsibilities/accountabilities of the job:

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• Build and implement the global merchandising strategy for Apparel aligned with the company's overall business goals, brand positioning, and target market.
  
• Develop global range plan to reflect regional product needs, drive merchandising financial plan and increase global assortment efficiency.
  
• Analyze regional market trends, sales hindsight, competitor activities to find opportunities for global product assortment improvements and differentiation during global concept kick off.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure product that meet consumer needs. Building categories strategies to ensure we have best sellers and locally relevant product to achieve the growth plan during collection co-creation and product development.
  
• Establish global pricing structure and guidelines based on brand positioning and regional competitor's pricing to optimize sales and profitability while considering regional market dynamics and consumer value perception.
  
• Build global assortment and must buy to reflect the brand product messages, and support regional needs to drive critical metrics during collection preview.
  
• Collaborate with global planning team to develop categories budget to align growth plan.
  
• Review regional buy to ensure regions cover and invest into global assortment key product initiatives.
  
• Stay on top of and evaluate in season sales performance, product performance, and market trends to make data driven decisions and drive new season merchandising strategy.
  
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and standard methodologies in merchandising and retail to drive innovation and maintain a driven edge!
  
  Qualifications & experience:
  Experience: 10+ years validated experience in merchandising roles, preferably in a global retail or e-commerce environment.
  Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration, merchandising, marketing, or a related field.
  Skills:
  
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  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
    
  • Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
    
  • Comprehensive understanding of retail merchandising principles, including product assortment planning, pricing strategies, inventory management.
    
  • Validated knowledge of market trends and competitive landscape in the retail industry.
    
  • Outstanding communication and social skills to collaborate optimally with cross-functional teams and influence partners at all levels.
    
  • Strong discernment and a positive demeanor, with a focus on driving sales, profitability, and customer happiness!
    
    Internal & external contacts:
    Internal: Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Supply
    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 2 Direct Reports
    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.
    Pay Range: $250,000 - $300,000. PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting.
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