Senior Manager Buying CK Full Price

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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 Team
The European Buying Team has full Product Assortment & Strategy responsibility for European owned and operated Full Price Stores, SIS and e-Concessions. In close partnership with Merchandise Planning, Trade & Allocation Teams, the Buying Team analyses performances, connects with Stores and Markets regularly and translates the knowledge into immediate commercial and strategic actions. Its role is to build the strongest product assortments, commercially sound and in line with PVH Company objectives and DTC Strategy and to make sure that Global Brand Vision is rolled out across Europe. Working closely with Collection Merchandising, Visual Merchandising and Ecom, the Team fosters a Retail culture and makes sure the needs of Full Price Retail are heard to drive sales and create an inspirational shopping experience. The team environment is very dynamic, open, diverse and respectful.

The Position
The Senior Buying Manager will report into the Buying Director and will be responsible for Men's business. Main responsibilities includee building, developing and managing best-in-class product strategies, business processes and merchandising organization that lead to the successful and sustainable development of the Calvin Klein in the EU Region. We are looking for a very experienced individual who puts emphasis on quality and both details and big picture, who can timely turn information into insights, has an eye for product and driven by change. The ability to develop key cross-functional relationships is critical to accomplishing team goals. This role requires first in class interpersonal and people manegement skills.

Key Responsibilities

Develop European merchandise plan by understanding future trends, analyzing current business and collecting feedback from directly operated Stores, Brand Partners and countries

In partnership with Global & European Product Teams, identify potential gaps in the line plan, make recommendations for improving the assortment for the market.

Responsible for end to end buying activities for each of the area of responsibility, from following up with prompt and relevant feedback during Collection development, to market preparation and execution and post-market reconciliation, sales analysis and feedback gathering

Create Aligned assortments in collaboration with Ecom to drive DTC business and Consumer messaging.

Review seasonal assortments (collections) relative to the merchandise plan and ensure they can meet company targets.

Keep relevant departments & affiliated offices informed of key global product initiatives. Liaise with involved parties to ensure those initiatives are launched according to agreed plan.

Collaborate with Merchandise Planning to monitor yearly and seasonal budgets and inventory plan by country.

Responsible for preparing market presentations with line and product direction, style assortments and pricing.

Monitor and analyze sales performance & inventory levels by market.

Provides core and seasonal product knowledge support to Stores to drive sales and service and generate excitement within our retail channels.

Communicates closely with other stakeholders to continually understand buying trends, developments amongst competitors, consumer insights, etc.

Lead team members in all cross functions toward business and profitability objectives; monitor progress against objectives and define strategies to correct problems as they arise.

Lead and communicate effectively with a team of Retail Merchandisers/Buyers at varying levels, responsible for team building, coaching, and training.

Build a high performing team through development of talent; create individual and team goals based on performance metrics; monitor performance and give clear and frequent feedback.

Anticipate and plan for future business/organizational needs.

Play a leading role in Calvin Klein Men's area of the business, take ownership and proud of product, processes, relationships and results

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous minimum 12+ years experience on a relevant role within the Industry

Excellent communication skills, command of English language (written & spoken), additional European languages a plus

Able to work on own initiative and be pro-active

Accurate, love for details and neat presetation

Team player, can do mentality, embrace change

Hard-worker, flexible, multitasking, solution oriented, ability to prioritize

Live the PVH values: Entrepreneurial mindset, Team mentality, Respect, Simplicity, Ownership and Youthful spirit.

Has and/or values an international background and mindset, able to understand and interact with different cultures

Command of MS office, Adobe Creative Suite, other Retail specific software a plus

Enthusiast and willing to take on as CK Brand Ambassador

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

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.