Freelance Sample Coordinator

Be part of an iconic story.

PVH is the growth platform for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. Through driving brand strength 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.

The Team

Merchandising Operations is responsible for sample inbound and the style master data availability across systems. The team is part of a bigger Buying, Planning and Operations team that operates in a fast-moving environment.

This team collaborates closely with the merchandising teams, product development, central supply teams, sample warehouse and process development teams.

The Position

As a Sample coordinator, you will be part of the Merchandising Operations team. You will be responsible for ensuring on time delivery of samples for asset creation and the sell-in season. You’ll support product departments by overseeing and monitoring activities of the end-to-end sample process, from order placement to deliveries to end locations. Excel, Centric PLM & SAP are amongst the tools and systems you will be working with.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring a timely availability of samples for sell-in and digital asset creation by continuously monitoring status and aligning with stakeholders involved in the process.

  
  

• Communicating and enforcing deadlines to ensure on time delivery of the samples to the warehouse, product teams, photo-studios, showrooms and the customers.

  
  

• Responsible for a timely placing of sample purchase orders, tracking of inbound, processing and outbound shipments.

  
  

• Ensuring a continuous update of the Sample Delivery Status by tracking changes and updating data across all systems.

  
  

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Product Development, Product Merchandising and Sample Warehouse regarding deliveries of physical samples.

  
  

• Proactively sharing operational knowledge and best practices to participate in team effort to raise working efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor degree with 1-2 years of relevant work experience.

  
  

• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel (V-look up, index matching, pivot table. VBA is advantageous).

  
  

• High level of accuracy, problem-solving skills and attention to details.

  
  

• Able to work in a dynamic environment and under pressure with deadlines.

  
  

• Structured and pro-active working approach.

  
  

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbally.

  
  

• Team player with a hands-on mentality and who can work independently.

  
  

• Working experience with Centric PLM and SAP FMS or comparable systems and tools are a plus.

Be valued.

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH EMEA is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. We are the home to 2500 big thinkers, natural entrepreneurs, and challenge seekers from all kinds of backgrounds.

• How we support you: choose the hybrid setup and working hours that suit you, in addition to meeting-free Fridays, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, 25 days of paid holidays, mental health days, parental leave, home office allowance, commuting allowances, employee assistance programs, and pension schemes

  
  

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs

  
  

• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy

  
  

• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals

  
  

• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!

Be part of it.

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.