Freelance Product Merchandizer Footwear, Women

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

The Calvin Klein footwear division is one of the main business drivers within Calvin Klein Global. Based in the Amsterdam European HQ, the team is split into 4 sub-teams: Design, Product Merchandising & Regional Merchandising and PD. These 4 teams work together in an informal setting to create superbly styled and high-end quality products for the Global consumer base.

The Position

As a member of the Product Merchandising team, the Product Merchandiser will work collaboratively with the Footwear Product Merchandising Director to create seasonal strategies and work closely with the Design and Product Development counter partners to create high-end quality product, focusing on the total Woman Footwear Collection.

• Work with the merchandising team to lead range plan strategies, taking into consideration the needs of the different Regions and DTC channels for CK Footwear Woman

  
  

• Build strong relationships with the Design & Product Development teams to build an efficient & profitable collection, balancing the commercial product needs with the seasonal design direction.

• Work closely with Regional Merchandising teams to gather important qualitative and quantitative feedback to develop product which positions us close to the end consumer needs

  
  

• Present the line to all Regions and different stakeholders during key calendar touchpoints.

  
  

• Analyze and be constantly aware of Global market needs, highlighting opportunities and possibilities of growth

  
  

• Collaborate with balance of Merchandising team across product groups to define the optimum consumer assortment & key product pushes for the season.

  
  

• Create various analyses on the collection throughout the season to review sales results, pricing architecture, product assortment, and suggesting tweaks where necessary to maximize category potential.

  
  

• Forecast the line to identify any potential risks, opportunities & to aid in capacity pre bookings and vendor allocation

  
  

• Management of PLM systems for the team, ensuring data integrity at all times.

  
  

• Identify & implement best practices to ensure effective use of time & maximum output in the team.

  
  

• Complete ad hoc seasonal projects.

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years Merchandising or Buying experience, Footwear experience preferred

  
  

• Online / Direct-to-Consumer experience a +

  
  

• Woman Footwear experience a +

  
  

• Commercial mindset with a proven track record of building successful businesses across all KPIs

  
  

• Ability to analyze large amounts of data & to build a narrative around trends/patterns in the data

  
  

• Team player with an ability to develop, foster, and leverage strong cross-functional relationships with Design, PD, Markets, Sales, Marketing, etc.

  
  

• Proactive with a willingness to learn

  
  

• Strong attention to detail

  
  

• Organization skills & an ability to manage multiple projects/seasons simultaneously

  
  

• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

  
  

• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, specifically Excel

  
  

• Experience with PLM style management system & Miro a +

  
  

• Fluent in English, both written & verbal

  
  

• Passionate about the Calvin Klein Brand and products

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.