Freelance Calvin Klein Womenswear - Merchandising Support

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 Womenswear Europe - Merchandising

The Merchandising team is responsible for the planning and implementation of a successful product GTM (Go to Market) strategy that meets the region specific consumer requirements, delivers on the KPI targets, upholds the iconic CK brand image and realizes the global brand direction.

The team is the key contact between Design and Sales, presenting the collection and ensuring effective and consistent communication between the division, regional sales and retail channels.

The Position:

The Merchandise Coordinator will support all aspects of the Calvin Klein Womenswear GTM process, from an operational and administrative perspective. Reporting into the Merchandise Manager, the Merchandise Coordinator will support the full team with collection set up, sample management, and all pre-market launch activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting with collection set up and maintenance within the PLM system (collection set up, maintaining RRPs, Target Margins, Option Investment etc), covering four seasons per year, and additional adhoc capsules (regional and global)

• Supporting the Merchandise Manager in the set up and organization of Key Collection Milestone meetings (Range Plan, DCR, Market Launch etc).

• Ownership of Sell-In and Sell-Out rerporting, supporting the team with analysis and identifying action plans.

• Take ownership of internal sample management, including inbound and outbound sample planning.

• Partner closely with the GTM team to ensure smooth, consistent and informative communication towards the sales teams during Sell-In seasons.

• Own Pre-Market Launch activities, including but not limited to, sample management, sample logistics, digital asset creation, communication with Photo Studios, and acting as the key contact for showroom set up.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Education: gradutated at degree level or equivalent

• Preferred 1+ years’ experience (full time or internship) in a merchandising team within a premium brand environment. Womenswear experience preffered

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Additional languages are a plus, but not neccessary

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to multi-task

• Awareness of market trends, as well as a good commercial understanding

• Team player

• Able to work in a face-paced environment with deadlines

What You Can Expect from Us:

• Work Smart Program: hybrid work, flex hours, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, home office allowance and meeting free Fridays

• One of a kind Campus: state-of-the-art collaboration spaces, restaurant with premium buffet, takeaway deli, barista coffee bars, skybar and rooftop garden

• Health & Well-being: People's Place gym, sports clubs, nutritional coaching, meditation studio, headspace subscription, rooftop yoga and mental health days

• Social events: Thursday socials, pub quizzes, annual themed events, sample sales and market launches

• PVH University: learning and development programs to leverage your professional and personal goals

• How we support you: onsite parking, bike garages, commuting allowances, Employee Assistance Programs, pension schemes and discount on our brands Tommy Hilfiger & Calvin Klein to name a few!

• Our Talent Acquisition will share our full benefits overview at the offer stage.

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.