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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
Tommy Hilfiger Close to Body is creating all underwear, loungewear and swimwear products of the brand. The department is responsible for a global line, with a focus on strategic product creation. This position will be responsible for product creation of the women's underwear and swimwear ranges.

The department consists of the following teams:
Merchandising – Responsible for the creation, planning and implementation of a successful product strategy which meets the territory-specific product requirements and delivers on sales, productivity, brand relevance and margin targets
Design – responsible for the creation of the concept, color direction, product and qualities of the fabrications to drive the business growth
Product Development– drives the development process of product made for the European market. Working closely with Merchandising, factories and planning teams in order to deliver high-quality, profitable collections on-time to market

The Position

• The position reports directly into the Senior Merchandising Manager and is responsible for managing product creation for all full price channels, working closely with design and product development.

• It will require to collaborate with various teams, ensure all deadlines are met and to think forward, to understand the needs of the category and map out a short, mid and long term strategy for the business.

• A strong knowledge of the processes, and product requirements for each global market and making sure that these requirements translate into product is key. Since this position is a crucial connecting function between the different departments in the development and merchandising process, the candidate must possess very strong organizational and analytical skills. He, she or they will also have great communication skills, not only in order to support the delivery of an accurate, complete and on-target collection that will drive sales, but also to ensure synergies between all divisions are being maximized.

• Reports into the Sr Merchandising Manager

• Support the Sr Merchandising Manager in elaborating mid and long term business strategies for the category

• Overseeing the End-to-End product creation process for the Women’s Swimwear and kids underwear and sleep lines

• Lead Range Planning to ensure all divisional KPIs and targets are met

• Partcipate in key seasonal Milestone Meetings and lead where needed

• Drive cross-departmental execution between Design, Merchandising, Product Development and Marketing

• Analyze historical retail sales & data to best service each regions needs

• Hindsight opportunities for growth

• Work closely with the Market Merchandising team to ensure all supporting tools for successful launches are ready, as well as compelling story-telling elements

The ideal candidate

• Experience within the women's category, preferred swim and or underwear product.

• BA Degree or better in a Business Administration / Fashion Merchandising or a related field;

• Minimum 4 years work experience, preferable within a retail or wholesale fashion company.

• Excellent organizational, communication and negotiating skills necessary

• High level of accuracy

• Excellent English communication written and verbal

• Strong analytical / numeric skills

• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Power Point

• Comfortable with presenting to large audiences

• High flexibility, able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Fast learner, willing to innovate and think outside of the box

• Strategic mindset, always supported by data

• Brand ambassador / passionate about the product

• Team player, Global mindset, strong interest in fashion and market trends

• Living in the surroundings of Amsterdam or willing to relocate to the Netherlands

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! 

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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 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.