Jr Buyer FTW & ACC

  • R53923
  • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • Full Time
  • Calvin Klein

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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. Thats the Power of Us, thats the Power of PVH.

The Team
The Ecommerce Department is responsible for managing the European owned and operated calvinklein.com sites across all European markets. The team operates all necessary functions to manage the Ecom business end-to-end. Both brands are growing at a fast pace and have very ambitious growth targets for the coming years.

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.

Be part of a team that increases brand engagement and consideration in the markets and drives traffic and conversion at full price. You will be a proactive business representative with all stakeholders, internal and external.

The Position
The Junior Buyer is an integral part of the Buying team and works in close collaboration with the entire e-commerce and retail business. You are part of a high-performing and dynamic team, the owner of your divisional areas, working closely with the senior members.

Key Responsibilities
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 collection from the divisional offer in alignment with the buy plan for your respective divisions and your Senior Buyer
Attend and communicate business needs during key milestone meetings e.g. DCR, Market Launch, European Retail Merchandising Meeting.
Manage the 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, and kick off meetings.
Provide directional input to the content team for promotions and newsletters.
In-season Management partner with planning to analyze weekly sales reports and present key learnings, areas of opportunity and proposing and executing trading actions in order to improve sales performance.
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 Senior Buyer with top line projects.
Stay in tune with market trends, competitor activity and developments in assigned geographic markets.
Responsible for training and developing a Buying Coordinator.
Work collaboratively with the Content and Site Merchandising teams to maximize trade opportunities and trading success


The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in a Buying Department preferably with 3-5 years working experience.
Product knowledge, demonstrating excellent commercial awareness in the Apparel field
Excellent system skills Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint combining your passion for numbers and analytical skills with fashion.
A strong eye for detail, great organizational skills and works to a high level of accuracy.
Comfortable to build relationships at all levels with external and internal stakeholders.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self-motivated individual, taking ownership.
Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced demanding environment where teamwork and leadership of our own area is key.
Possessing a positive and can do attitude and a flexible approach to learning.
Able to work in a multinational company where cultural awareness sensitivity is important.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, professional level of English required.
Experience in Womenswear would be an advantage.

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.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.  

  • 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! 

Check out our Amsterdam Campus here.

About PVH:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. 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+.   

 

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.

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