Senior Ecommerce Buyer - Footwear and Accessories (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 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.

At Calvin Klein we are transforming the fashion industry by breaking conventions every single day. We are always exploring ways to bring the industry forward and constantly accelerating the pace in which we do business.

For the Buying team at CK.com product is everything -from building the strategy to trading the product live on site. We make sure we have the right product at the right time, buying the strongest possible assortment for ck.com. The scope of the Buying team is large, we own the relationship with our brands and need to assure that our vision and product knowledge is translated to all other teams. As part of the team, you are responsible for buying and trading your designated divisions. This entails pitching product stories to our marketing team, influencing the styling and look of our product imagery and suggesting creative ways to improve trade on existing collections, always using data as a guiding principle.

Your role at Calvin Klein:

• Work collaboratively with the Planning team to create seasonal range plans and define detailed buy plans incorporating consumer insights, market trends and commercial opportunities
• Responsible for the selection of the Ecommerce collection from the divisional offer in alignment with the buy plan for your respective divisions
• Attend and communicate Ecommerce business needs during key milestone meetings (e.g. DCR, Market Launch, European Retail Merchandising Meeting)
• Manage the Ecommerce buy process including creation of seasonal presentations (divisional buy plans) and oversee order entry in SAP, and STO creation
• Oversee the seasonal strategy for the business and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure availability of digital assets (image, copy, price) prior to product launch and connect with PVH studios, marketing, content for the pre-styling walk through and kick off meetings
• Provide directional input to the content team and studio during creative briefs for style guides, looks, features, promotions, newsletter 
• Partner with planning to analyse weekly sales reports and present key learnings, areas of opportunity and proposed actions during trade meetings 
• Establish a trusted relationship with respective divisions and maintain regular feedback to the divisions on selling performance and relevant data throughout the season
• Support the Buying Manager with top line projects
• Stay in tune with market trends, competitor activity and developments in assigned geographic markets
• Responsible for managing, training and developing a Junior Buyer and a Buying Coordinator
• Monitor sell-through, proposing and executing trading actions in order to improve sales performance 
• Work collaboratively with the Content and Site Merchandising teams to best prepare the business to develop initiatives to support particular categories and products, ensuring categories have visibility and voice
   

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a real team player, who brings in creative and positive energy. Our team is supportive, strong and creative and we are looking a bubbly personality that is full of power. If you are looking for a place to learn how e-com really works, if you are data driven and curious and you think without limits, our team is perfect for you. 

• At least 7 years of experience in a buying or merchandising role preferably in an e-commerce environment
• Experience with Footwear and/or Accessories is preferred
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Good eye for product demonstrating excellent commercial awareness
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to bring ideas to the table in relation to product and brand mix
• Comfortable to build relationships at all levels with suppliers and internal stakeholder
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self-motivated individual
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure 
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for the brand and the fast paced environment 

We offer you:

• A challenging position in a growing team with a strong start-up mentality
• Competitive salary with benefits 
• State-of-the-art campus facilities
• “All-you-can-eat” healthy lunches and amazing events
• Wide range of courses at PVH University to satisfy your learning appetite
• Great colleagues (curious, ambitious, and fun)
• International working environment
   

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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.