Merchandiser CKJ Footwear (Freelance)

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 Department and Team
CK Accessories & Footwear - Merchandising

The Position
The Merchandiser supports/assists the Sr. Merchandising Manager and collaborate with the other Calvin Klein Jeans team components for day-to-day merchandising activities:
 

• Ensure all data base (line list, line plan, project overview) are updated at all times related to system updates related to sales, production and supply chain 
• Provide necessary information on any product related changes through sales memo and operations memo
• Compile and organize accessories and footwear sample selections for the countries and divisions
• Take ownership of non-seasonal product offer (such as capsules and NOS)
• Assist the merchandise manager on collection building, to understand and be fully updated at any stage to liaise on details with product development, design, sales and supply chain
• Assist merchandise manager in seasonal price and competitor research and briefing for the new season
   

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide analysis and data for merchandise manager analysis on sell in, sell out and post seasonal
• SRF check to complete and ensure accuracy of line list
• Provide samples and proto components needs of external design agency
• Organize and provide sales needs related to product during sales season (samples, swatches, pictures, data)
• Prepare and assist organizing design and sales meeting materials (boards, hand-outs, power point file)
   

The Ideal Candidate: 

• BA degree
• 3 years + work experience in fashion 
• Excellent organizational, communication and negotiating skills necessary
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and hybrid environment (in person and from remote)
• Ability to work in a team
• Project management skills 
• Ability to handle pressure while working on multiple tasks under tight deadlines by providing high quality work results
• Pro-active attitude
• Affinity with systems
• Great skills to work with Excel and Power point
• Interest and flair in products
• Fluent in English
   

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.