Sourcing Manager, Sweaters & Wovens - Tommy Hilfiger

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TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

Position Overview:

Manage the product lifecycle process from development to bulk, ensuring timely execution of calendar deliverables to meet deadlines and goals. Provide input into level 1 and level 2 country of origin strategy, track and report out on KPIs, create and execute initiatives in support of strategic vision. - This position will primarily work on Sweaters for Women's and Men's and Woven Dresses for the Women's and Girls categories (note, categories may be subject to change).

What You Will Do:

• Communicate with Global Offshore Supply/Vendors regarding concerns related to proper sample execution and costing, throughout the development process.

• Must have knowledge general garment engineering, open costing and raw materials

• Must be able to approach work strategically and have the ability to multitask, managing day-to-day responsibilities in conjunction with ad-hoc projects requiring quick turn-time.

• Proactive management of potential issues; driving to resolution with cross functional teams

• Drives the product development and commercialization process, working in collaboration with the internal / external cross functional partners (Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Sourcing, Hubs, Vendors & factories) to deliver product that meets business requirements for quality, aesthetic and price.

• Ensure appropriate work is being done to build products into target costs while maintaining design integrity.

• Continuous communication with design and raw material partners to ensure collaboration/alignment throughout the development process.

• Lead discussions around initial flash costing at development stage to ensure styles are within range of the cost target, prior to the tech packs being released.

• Drive collaboration to ensure tech pack accuracy for samples in partnership with design, technical design.

• PLM data management including reporting costs to the business

• Implement vendor strategy including program and style allocation

• Lead weekly cross functional WIP discussions

• Escalate exceptions when deliverables / deadlines are missed

• Calendar adherence. Engage with cross functional teams to ensure all key dates are met

• Work with supervisor to evolve Vendor / RM strategy to meet demands of business and global climate

• Negotiate costing with vendors against divisional targets

• Support vendors in style re-engineering options to hit targets

• Attend development and production fittings as needed

• Collaborate with PVH offshore offices and factories directly on daily tasks

• Engage PVH offshore offices and/or Supply Chain Partners for solutions as it relates to business needs

• Process: Create / influence

• Initiative involvement:  Workstream lead

• Strategy vs Execution: 75% executional / 25% strategy

• Sphere of influence: Ability to influence others cross functionally as it relates to tasks

• Scope of role: Multi Gender, division& channel, single category

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in sourcing, product development and/or production

• Sweaters experience is required

Education: 

 Bachelor’s Degree is required

• Product development or manufacturing-related background is preferred

Skills:

• Computer skills – Full MS Office Suite/Power Point/Pivot Tables

• Knowledge of or experience with PLM or PDM is preferred (will train)

• Top-notch follow up skills are essential

• Excellent communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills 

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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Pay Range:$101,300---$137,000

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. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.

Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible.

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. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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 here.

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.