PVH
Freelance Junior Ecommerce Buyer – Capsules and Exclusives
About PVH Corp.
PVH is the growth platform for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. Through driving brand strength Manager Trade, Marketplaces CK 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+.
About Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is one of the world's leading global fashion lifestyle brands with a history of bold, non-conformist ideals that inform everything we do. Founded in New York in 1968, the brand's minimalist and sensual aesthetic drives our approach to product design and communication, creating a canvas that offers the possibility of limitless self-expression. The Calvin Klein brands CK Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Underwear, and Calvin Klein Performance are connected by the intention and purpose of elevating everyday essentials to globally iconic status. Each of the brands has a distinct identity and position in the retail landscape, providing us the opportunity to market a range of universally appealing products to domestic and international consumers with a variety of needs. Our products are underpinned by responsible design, high-quality construction, and the elimination of all unnecessary details. We strive for unique and dimensional pieces that continuously wear well and remain relevant season after season. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein products were approximately $8.5 billion in 2021.Calvin Klein continues to solidify its position as an innovator of emerging digital platforms and modern marketing campaigns. PVH acquired Calvin Klein in 2003 and continues to oversee a focused approach to growing the brand's worldwide relevance, presence, and long term growth.
The Team
The Ecommerce (Ecom) Department is responsible for managing the European own and operated tommy.com and calvinklein.com sites across all European markets. The team operates all necessary functions to manage the Ecom business end-to-end. Both brands are growing in a fast pace and have very ambitious growth targets for the coming years. The team consists of approx. 100+ people and will continue to grow significantly. Furthermore, team members are of various cultural backgrounds and nationalities, all highly motived and skilled as well as inspiring to work with. As the own and operated Ecom business is one of the main growth opportunities for both brands, there is a high focus in the organization to support the Ecom growth.One of the strategic pillars is to drive a more data decision driven culture within the business. Thus, we are looking to grow and scale up our analytical capabilities and team in order to provide best in class support to functions across the ecommerce business, to allow for rapid and efficient decision making.We are looking for a real team player, who brings in creative and positive energy. Our team is supportive, strong and innovative and we are looking for a structured personality that is full of power who can bring a new perspective to our team. If you are looking for a place to learn how E-com really works, that values curiosity with a desire to learn, if you are data driven, eager to take on fresh challenges and you think without limits, our team is perfect for you. Exclusives and capsules are an integral part of PVH's DTC strategy.
The Position
As the Exclusives and Capsules Junior Buyer, you will be responsible for bringing our exclusive capsules strategy to life for our Ecommerce business. This key position is for all product divisions (including CK Underwear, CK Jeans, CK Swimwear, etc.) across our ck.com platform. This unique role is part of an intimate buying team, you will work closely with the CK product divisions and buyers to understand our assortment and develop consumer relevant exclusives that strengthen our USP for ck.com. This position is vital to ensure growth to our ck.com platform. You will report directly into the Exclusives and Capsules Manager.Key Responsibilities:
Alongside the Exclusives and Capsules Manager, support the seasonal strategy for exclusives and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure availability of digital assets (image, copy, price) prior to product launch and connect with PVH Studios, marketing and content for our exclusive capsules
Manage the complete flow of exclusives from product development with the division through range planning, asset production and launch down to collaborating with our analytics team to obtain insights
Must stay in tune and update with market trends, competitor activity and developments in assigned geographic markets
Partner with planning to analyse weekly sales reports and present key learnings, areas of opportunity and proposed actions during trade meetings
Monitor sell-throughs, proposing and executing trading actions in order to improve sales performance
Create and present Kick Off decks for capsules, informing the wider teams of the activation plan
Co-ordinate, create and present capsule hindsight decks which help inform our next exclusive capsules
Co-ordinate, create and present seasonal content proposal decks
Establish a trusted relationship with respective divisions and maintain regular feedback to the divisions on selling performance and relevant data throughout the season
Work collaboratively with the Planning team to create seasonal range plans and define detailed buy plans incorporating consumer insights, market trends and commercial opportunities
Work hand in hand with the Divisional Buyers to understand exclusive opportunities and co-ordinate, create and present Exclusive decks to Divisions
Work the Global Calvin Klein team on Global Capsule launches
Provide directional input to the content team and studio during creative briefs for style guides, looks, features, promotions, newsletter
Responsible for supporting with training and developing Buying Coordinator(s)
Work collaboratively with the Content and Site Merchandising teams to best prepare the business to develop initiatives to support particular categories and products, ensuring categories have visibility and voice
Build and Refresh ad-hoc reports as requested
Support Buying, Management and wider business with ad-hoc queries
Negotiate deliveries to ensure consistent and early flow of goods/merchandise to maximize sales and meet plan
Working closely with relevant teams to ensure stock is in the right place at the right time.
Key Relationships:
Europe Ecommerce: Buying and Planning, Content, Product Launch, Site Merchandising, Analytics, SEO, SEA and Operations
Product Division Merchandising and Sales Managers
The Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience in a Buying Department preferably within an e-commerce fashion brand with 3-5 years working experience
An excellent work ethic and ability to multi-task
Influencing and negotiating skills
Good eye for product demonstrating excellent commercial awareness across different product groups
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to prioritize & multi-task
A strong eye for detail, great organizational skills and works to a high level of accuracy
Ability to bring ideas to the table in relation to product and brand mix
Comfortable to build relationships at all levels with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self-motivated individual
Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced demanding environment where teamwork is key
Passion for the brand and the fast paced environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a supportive team mentality
Commercial awareness with a keen interest in the fashion industry and a consumer-centric mind set
Possessing a positive and can do attitude and a flexible approach to learning
Excellent system skills (Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint)
Demonstrates initiative and follows through completely on all aspects of a project
Able to work in a multinational company where cultural awareness/sensitivity is important
Strong written and verbal communication skills, professional level of English required
Quick to learn new systems and tools
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
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. #LI-NH1#digitalHQ#LI-Hybrid