Be part of an iconic story.
TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)
The Team
The Product Merchandising department plays a key role in setting and implementation of the product strategy in line with the Brand Vision, and interacting with all other departments throughout the Collection Development (Design, PD, Buying & Planning, EMEA+ Sales teams).
Footwear is part of overall portfolio of TH products (apparel, footwear, accessories, close to body and licensing), and part of the key product groups and growth drivers in the World of Women.
The team is composed of very talented individuals who work as a team and support each other’s with the common goal of ensuring continuous growth and achievement of all set KPIs through the development of strong Collections, which respond to the Markets’ needs whilst driving the brand forward to become the favorite premium lifestyle brand on the marketplace.
The Position
Collection Planning & Development:
• Manage the collection by breaking down business objectives, while continuing to build strong brand equity & commercial success.
• Provide the range plan and collection architecture according to product strategy, and ensure all product related info are timely updated and communicated to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze sell-in and sell-out of the relevant categories, competitor and market trends to identify opportunities and make necessary recommendations from a commercial perspective, addressing not only the past but also an evolution and growth for the future.
• Constantly monitor and achieve merchandising KPIs: topline growth target, healthy price/margin value, product lifecycle in accordance to amortization plan and collection efficiency based on management target.
• Attend key milestone meetings during development process.
• Create strong tools to allow impactful collection presentations to management and to Markets during Key meetings, as well as to Design and Development during proto & product reviews.
• Work closely with Market Merchandising and the sales teams (wholesale and O&O retail/E-Commerce), to gather important qualitative and quantitative feedback to develop product which positions us close to the end consumer needs.
• Efficient reporting for planning and evaluation to support (management) decision-making.
• Be a strong steering partner to PD and design teams throughout the different steps of the collection building process.
• Master use of PLM system throughout the collection development for product maintenance and data accuracy.
Partnership:
• With your merchandising lead peers (footwear and apparel counterpart) to constantly collaborate and seek opportunity that aligns to the rest of product categories within each label gender delivering brand-right, consumer-centric seasonal assortments, product stories and big ideas.
• With key stakeholders and cross-functional (design, PD, supply chain) partners in building commercially strong Footwear collections, while ensuring margin targets, price point architecture, Hero styles, volume drivers, etc., are all successfully executed.
The Ideal Candidate
• BA degree
• 5+ years work experience in product merchandising (Footwear category) or product management.
• Understanding of EMEA+ Footwear product requirements and development process, and ability to translate the needs into the collection.
• Developed merchandising and commercial sense and passion for/understanding of fashion trends and how it relates to consumers.
• Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills (managing capsules, fast track collection, new product categories or other initiatives).
• Ability to present verbally and visually in engaging and effective way.
• Precision and accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills (work on tight agenda and set deadlines) and able to reprioritize activities in agile way in accordance with manager inputs.
• High level of analytical skills and ability to drive effective conclusions/actions from data analysis.
• Able to handle pressure while working on multiple tasks, providing high quality work results.
• Natural team player, embracing team mentality and collaboration.
• Proactive attitude and fast learner.
• Able to deal with ambiguity.
• Strong presentation skills
• Computer and digital tools literate - Excellent skills in using MS office programs, with particular focus on MS Excel and Power Point and PLM system.
• Ability to travel
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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.
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
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!
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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 our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity 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.
