Freelance Senior Buyer Calvin Klein Outlet Europe

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+.

About the team

Retail Buying is responsible for the selection, range building and product strategy for the Europe Retail business. In a constantly changing retail environment we look to build the best assortment for each retail location, based upon: consumer profile, sales targets and regional retail landscape.

Job Description

Reporting into the Buying Manager, as a Senior Buyer, you will implement the strategic and operational execution of product investment for your selected division and categories, driving in-season performance against financial targets. This role will play a integral part in the implementation of brand, product and planning strategies in conjunction with the Brand vision.

As one of the key members of the team, you will support your department to future success based on our PVH culture and values.

Key Responsibilities

Execute the strategic end to end framework and the creation of range architecture & assortment guidelines, based on channel needs for your selected division and categories in collaboration with the Senior Planner

OTB continually reviewing with Planning Counterpart

Drive consumer centricity at the forefront of strategy and decisions with the team.

Prepare and present seasonal hind sighting & determine forward strategy

Review frequently with the Senior Planner the Collection Framework Plan & Option Flow Plan based on strategic assortment guidelines & brand direction for your specific areas.

Prepare for Pre sign-off meeting with the directors. You will present the assortment selection , product story, flow, and ensuring consistency across your division.

Present Final sign off buy quantification with Senior Planner to the Retail Leadership.

Create and deliver the presentation of the seasonal product strategy for your area to the field teams.

Prepare and deliver plans to Directors to execute weekly trade actions.

Capture product opportunities to drive incremental topline growth.

Partner with Planning on in season promotion and markdown decisions.

Ensure frequent store & market visits.

Act as a mentor for more junior members of buying team, supporting in training.

The Ideal Candidate

4-7+ years experience with strong People management skills

Deep fashion assortment and product understanding combined with analytical mind

Sound experience with consumer insights, competitor/ assortment analysis and Hub/ store feedback to identify product trends and opportunities

Solid understanding of Hub/ country/ store characteristics, commonalities, differences

Strong capabilities in building unique and compelling assortments balancing identified trends and customer needs with required merchandise financial performance

Solid understanding of E2E fashion process from brand merchandising to sales in POS

Strong communication & presentation skills, ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels

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!