Freelance Partner Program Buyer - CK Ecommerce - All Divisions

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. 

Partner Program is an integral part of PVH's DTC strategy. 
The purpose of Partner Program is to drive growth for the company whilst allowing better control of brand presence, brand distribution and extends our consumer reach.
Partner Program, in conjunction with our O&O website, allows us to ensure that we reach the right consumer, with the right offering, through the right channel. Leveraging the specific benefits of each channel in a way that allows us to create value for the consumer and drive customer live time value. 

The Position
As the Partner Program Buyer, you will play an instrumental role in driving the growth of our Partner Program (marketplace) business model with our leading European eCom accounts. You will be responsible for executing the assortment strategy across all divisions based on demand and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Drive day to day actions with the wider partner program team, being one of the point of contacts for assigned Partner accounts.
• Continuously enhance the buying process after each buy and incorporating learnings of each partner. 
• Monitor KPI's that allow for a smooth steering of the overall Partner Program business, in-line with contractual obligations and business goals.
• Establish a trusted relationship with all divisions and maintain regular feedback on product performance and relevant data throughout the season.
• Work collaboratively with the Partner Program Planning team to create seasonal range plans and define detailed buy plans incorporating partner specific performance, consumer insights and commercial opportunities
• Select the Partner Program collections from the O&O Buy and additional divisional offer in alignment with the range plan 
• Manage the Ecommerce buy process including creation of seasonal presentations and oversee order entry in SAP, and STO creation
• Oversee the seasonal strategy for the business and liaise with key stakeholders.
• 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 
• Responsible for supporting with training and developing Buying Coordinator(s)
• Build and Refresh ad-hoc reports as requested
• Support Buying, Management and wider business with ad-hoc queries 
• Be a Partner Program advocate champion, ensuring that the business benefits that PP brings to the business are fully captured and shared with internal stakeholders. 
  
  Key Relationships:
   
• Europe ecommerce: Buying and Planning, Product Launch, Finance, Analytics and Operations
• CK Partner Program team 
• Wholesale team managing the respective accounts
• Business teams of partner accounts
  
  The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a Buying Department preferably within an e-commerce fashion brand with 3-5 years working experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, professional level of English required
• A passion for eCom, Digital and marketplace developments.
• Relevant experience in a Partner Program role is ideal.
• An excellent work ethic and ability to multi-task
• Good eye for product, demonstrating commercial awareness with a keen interest in the fashion industry and a consumer-centric mind set
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• A strong eye for detail, great organizational skills and works to a high level of accuracy
• 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
• Excellent system skills (Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint) 
• Deep understanding of how top and bottom line actions relate in trading and actively being able to steer to desired outcome.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to understand and work on complex ecommerce business solutions and processes.
• Focused on achieving results & confident to take on accountability to deliver to expectations.
• Able to work in a multinational company where cultural awareness/sensitivity is important
  
   

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. 
 

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