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Position Title:  Associate, Packaging and Trim

Business/Organization: Calvin Klein Global Supply Chain

Function/Division: Raw Materials

Position Reports to: Manager, Packaging and Trim

Location: W 39 St. New York, NY                            

Position Summary:

The Associate for Packaging & Trim is responsible for developing and researching packaging/trim for all brands under CTB (CLOSE TO BODY). They will be responsible for developing boxes, hangtag, insert cards, jokers, labels, bags and bellybands that fall within PVH cost optimization, lead-time, quality and sustainability goals.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities of the Job:

• Co-manage multiple Brands under CTB

• Be responsible for the end-to-end development of packaging materials and components—including boxes, hangtags, insert cards, labels, bags, and belly bands—from concept through bulk approval and final production.

• Advise and guide global teams on packaging and trim selection to maintain consistency and quality across all current brands.

• Serve as the technical lead on packaging substrates, focusing on balancing quality, lead times, cost efficiency, and visual appeal.

• Drive sustainability by developing packaging and trim aligned with PVH’s sustainable strategies and cost optimization goals.

• Build and manage seasonal development and tracking charts to meet project timelines and maintain an efficient workflow.

• Manage and ensure 100% on-time seasonal approvals for all packaging and trim elements.

• Maintain and update libraries for material references, ensuring accessibility and up-to-date options for current and future projects.

• Act as a key point of contact with mills and overseas offices, managing packaging material requests, sourcing, and development details to support project timelines.

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, delivering detailed updates on packaging materials to keep all teams informed and aligned.

• Lead packaging material discussions in cross functional meetings by communicating all packaging material details, updates etc. to all departments (sourcing, merchandising, design and overseas agents/mill).

Qualifications & Experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in packaging and trim material sourcing, development, and/or production within the fashion, cosmetics, or apparel industry.

• Proven experience in developing and sourcing packaging materials.

• Ability to manage packaging development projects throughout the product Life Cycle within fast-paced environments.

• Knowledge and experience in paper and plastic substrate materials and packaging techniques, with strong familiarity with sustainability practices.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in packaging, fashion, product development, and/or supply chain.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

• Technical understanding of packaging materials, including paper and plastic substrates.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a detail-oriented and creative mindset.

• Deadline-driven with a strong sense of urgency and accuracy.

Pay Range:$75,000 - $85,000

PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:

• Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

• 401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.

• Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.

• Wellbeing Support: A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.

• Care.com Services: Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.

• Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

• Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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.

To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.