ACC & FTW Merchandiser (Freelance)

About PVH Corp.
PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world.
We power brands that drive fashion forward - for good.
Our brand portfolio includes the iconic CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER. We market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands. PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues. That's the Power of Us. That's the Power of PVH.

About Calvin Klein
At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world - and - endless opportunities to design your future. Calvin Klein is a fashion lifestyle brand with bold, progressive ideals and a sensual aesthetic that is recognized worldwide. Our modern and minimalist approach to design, provocative imagery and authentic connection to culture has resonated with customers for over 50 years. Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein and his business partner Barry Schwartz, we have built our reputation as a leader in American fashion through the distinct Calvin Klein brand lines and a licensed range of products. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein brand products exceeded $9 billion in 2019 and were distributed in over 110 countries. Calvin Klein employs over 11,500 associates globally. We were acquired by PVH Corp. in 2003.
 

The Team
Calvin Klein Accessories & Footwear is a relatively new and fast growing divisions comprising all accessories product categories including handbags, small leather goods, belts, textile accessories, and footwear categories such as sneakers, boots, flip-flops, sandals and slippers, for both men and women.

This division consists of the following teams:

• Product Merchandising - responsible for the planning and implementation of a successful product strategy which meets the territory specific product requirements and delivers on sales, productivity and margin targets
• Market Merchandising - ensure effective and consistent communication between division, country sales and retail. Supports the presentation of collections to country sales teams and key accounts
• Design - driver of the visual creation of the product line, working closely with Creative Direction in NY, Merchandising and PD in order to bring the product vision to life
• Product Development -driver of the development process of product made for the European market. Working closely with Merchandising, Design, factories and planning teams in order to deliver high-quality, profitable collections on-time to market
   

The position
Merchandiser supports/assists the Sr. Merchandising Manager and collaborate with the other team components for day-to-day merchandising activities.

Key responsibilities

• PLM collection set up and maintenance guaranteeing all correct fields are up to date and information is accurate
• Implement correct sample coordination process; scanning, set up and sourcing, for key meetings and market launch
• Generate seasonal reporting and end of season anaylsis for merchandise manager on sell in and sell out data
• Assist the merchandise manager on the collection build, to understand and fully update key cross functional stakeholders at every stage
• Assist merchandise manager in seasonal price and competitor research to influence briefing for the new season
• Provide necessary information on any product related changes through sales memo and operations memo
• Organize and provide sales package deck as well as adhoc requests (pictures, data, samples) during sales season 
• Comprehensive note taking and design overviews check to complete and ensure accuracy of information at every product milestone
• Prepare and assist organizing design and sales meeting materials (boards, hand-outs, power point file)
• Support division and carry out administrative and other ad hoc supportive tasks (ie. Meeting preparation, booking rooms, visual tools etc)
   

The ideal candidate

• BA degree
• 2+ year work experience in ACC and/or FTW preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication and critical thinking skills necessary
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and hybrid environment (in person and from remote)
• Natural team player
• Project management skills 
• Ability to handle pressure while working on multiple tasks under tight deadlines by providing high quality work results
• Positive and pro-active attitude
• Affinity with systems
• Intermediate/advanced skills in MS Office: Excel and Power point
• Interest and flair for product
• Fluent in English
   

What you can expect from Us 

• A company culture that fosters development, offering training and learning opportunities through our very own PVH University
• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality
• A monthly Covid home-office budget
• A smart work program that empowers our associates to work from home in the Netherlands, within a flexible schedule
• A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus awaiting you upon our return to the office
  Please include a cover letter with your application. We would love to know why this is THE role for you!
   

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.