PVH Corp:
Merchandiser CKU Men's Job in Amsterdam, VT

<p><b>The Position</b><br />Reporting to the Merchandise Manager of Calvin Klein Underwear Mens, this position is responsible for driving the divisional product strategy and the implementation of a European product assortment for Mens Underwear This role is responsible for the communication with the global Merchandising team to develop a collection fitting our strategic goals. The position as also in close connection to Sales, Planning, Marketing, retail and e-commerce departments.</p><p></p><p>The role encompasses the creation of product merchandising plans which include both replenishment and seasonal product. A strong knowledge of the product requirements for each European market and making sure that these requirements translate into product is key.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities: </b></p><p>The Merchandiser will be reporting to the Merchandising Manager and will have the following responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Creation and maintainance of the line list and collection style master data base to ensure all teams have the most up-to-date info available incl. all late add and exclusive offer</li><li>Own the seasonal bi-weekly Merch reports</li><li>Updating merchandise plans / cheat sheet for each season in accordance to the line selection</li><li>Support Merch Manager in creating the sample order in line with seasonal targets</li><li>Present together with Merchandise Manager to key countries at DNR, DCR and TTT</li><li>Create and maintain sample archive, responsible SPOC for the countries for sample requests</li><li>Conduct research related to product, competitors, market and consumer trends and communicate the EU need/opportunities to the global team on a regular base</li><li>Create country feedback form and compile qualitative feedback across all channels and regions</li></ul><p>Market Launch specific tasks / Sales Tools</p><ul><li>Work closely with the Merchandise Manager on proposals for the digital assets (PR look, marketing one-pager, line book images,...), and assure all credits are communicated to the Merch Ops and Marketing teams</li><li>Creation of seasonal swatch card books with external partners</li><li>Creating seasonal look books and sales memos with all product related changes/comments for our sales teams to use during sell in period</li><li>Own key tasks specific to Market Launch: SMS tracking and processing, collection shoot for iPad ( model bookings, hair and make-up when physical meetings are allowed)</li><li>Own the sample inbound process and distribution to all shoot destinations / showroom</li></ul><p>Interfaces</p><ul><li>Working closely with Planning, Sales, Merch Ops teams to ensure all product related info are communicated</li><li>Liaise / support regional Sales team and internal departments on any product-related queries</li><li>Key point of contact for Global Merchandising</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Ideal Candidate:</b></p><ul><li><span>BA degree</span></li><li><span>1-2 years + work experience in fashion product merchandising, knowledge of underwear product category is a plus</span></li><li><span>Excellent organizational, communication and negotiating skills </span></li><li><span>High level of analytical skills </span></li><li><span>Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and flexible environment </span></li><li><span>Strong entrepreneurial mindset - Autonomous and proactive</span></li><li><span>Understanding of European countries requirements and ability to translate the needs into the collection</span></li><li><span>Leadership ability with team player mindset, embraces team mentality and collaboration, sharing information with relevant stakeholders</span></li><li><span>Excellent skills in MS Excel (reporting and handling big data amount, executing pivots and other analysis) as well as Word and Power Point</span></li><li><span>Ability to travel on a frequent basis (post covid)</span></li><li><span>Ability to handle pressure while working on multiple tasks under tight deadlines, providing high quality work results</span></li><li><span>Fluent in English</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What You Can Expect from Us: </b></p><ul><li>A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus, complete with our very own People's Place Gym and People's PlaceCafs</li><li>A companyculturethat fostersdevelopment, offering training and learning opportunities through our very own PVH University</li><li>An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality</li><li>Asmart work programthatempowers our associates to work at their preferred location within a flexible schedule</li><li>A chance to unwind with weekly social activities</li></ul>","industry":"Retail"