Sample Coordinator (Freelance)

About PVH Corp.
PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world.
We power brands that drive fashion forward - for good.
Our brand portfolio includes the iconic CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER. We market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands. PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues. That's the Power of Us. That's the Power of PVH.

About Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger, which was acquired by PVH Corp. in 2010, is a global apparel and retail company with more than 16,000 associates worldwide. With the support of strong global consumer recognition, Tommy Hilfiger has built an extensive distribution network in over 90 countries and more than 1,400 retail stores throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and the Asia Pacific region. Global retail sales of the Tommy Hilfiger brand were $9.2 billion in 2019

Founded in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger delivers premium styling, quality and value to consumers worldwide with a brand portfolio that includes TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS.
Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world's most recognized premium designer lifestyle groups and is recognized for celebrating the essence of “classic American cool” style, featuring preppy with a twist designs.

Its focus is designing and marketing high-quality men's tailored clothing and sportswear, women's collection apparel and sportswear, kidswear, denim collections, underwear (including robes, sleepwear and loungewear), footwear and accessories. Through select licensees, Tommy Hilfiger offers complementary lifestyle products such as eyewear, watches, fragrance, swimwear, socks, small leather goods, home goods and luggage.

The Department and Team
Merchandise Operations is responsible for sample inbound and the style setup across systems (style-master data). This team collaborates closely with the divisional 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 Merchandise Operations team and report directly to the Senior Manager Merchandise Operations. You will be supporting the Sample Specialist through administrative and operational activities within the end-to-end sample process. You will contribute in ensuring on time delivery via order and outbound preparation, continuously monitoring production and creating visibility of goods through reporting and system updates. You will mainly focus on our non-seasonal business, but may need to support on other sample related activities.

You will be working with Excel, PLM, SAP and other tools within the company and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Sample Specialist in the full end-to-end sample process from order placement to delivery. 
• A timely placing of purchase orders, Buying Office or vendor follow-up and continuously monitoring and updating sample delivery statuses.
• Supporting in the shipment and processing of samples orders and aligning with stakeholders involved in the process.
• Set-up, tracking and maintenance of reporting.
• Supporting the management of deadlines through building and maintaining strong relationships with the TH labels, central teams, sample warehouse (ESDC), Buying Offices and direct vendors regarding deliveries of samples.
• Proactively sharing operational knowledge and best practices to participate in team effort to raise working efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency of operational activities and tools in sample process.
• Escalating in case of misaligned or contradicting process flow.
   

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Max 2 years of related work experience.
• Fluent in English - additional languages are a plus.
• Basic to proficient knowledge of MS Excel (V-look up, pivot tables).
• Analytical and result oriented mind-set
• High level of accuracy, problem-solving skills and attention to details.
• Highly organized with good priority setting skills.
• Able to work in a demanding environment and under pressure with deadlines (time management).
• Structured and pro-active working approach.
• Flexible - no 9 to 6 mentality - in peak periods overtime may be required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Team player with a hands on mentality and who can work independently.
   

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.