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Junior Planner CK Outlet Europe

About PVH Corp.

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. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.

About the team

The Retail Planning team is responsible for the end-to-end management of merchandise and inventory planning, including strategic demand planning. In a constantly changing retail environment we look to build the best assortment plan for each retail location, based upon: consumer profile, sales targets and regional retail landscape.

Job Description

Reporting into the Planning Manager, this role will support the team in creating the merchandise plans within our CK Outlet channel. Collaborating with the Buying counterparts, this role is responsible for creating a strategy which supports business sales growth, while protecting the brand image.

This role will support the planning manager and team in reporting and analytics to support the end-to-end merchandise planning process while developing product planning skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to seasonal hind sighting & input into forward strategy for the product groups managed in collaboration with buying counterparts.
• Prepare store clusters based on store types, capacity grading as well as location needs.
• Support team in Merchandise Plan including inventory stock targets (with consideration for excess & old stock), with Hub/Branch Planning input, Buying counterparts, and support in sign-off with Planning, Buying, and Retail leadership.
• Responsible for absorption of excess stock as part of the preseason process.
• Support buy quantification of articles in collaboration with Retail Buying.
• Reconcile buying budget & overall buy quantification to ensure plan targets are met in collaboration with buying team.
• Support in sign-off of final buy plans to Planning, Buying, and Retail Leadership.
• Conduct sizing of buy to quantify SKU-level volumes.
• Support initial allocation and Seasonal & NOS replenishment parameters.
• Ensure in-Season absorption & allocation of Excess stock to targets, in partnership with Branch Planning & Allocation teams.
• Contribute to WSSI/Monthly Forecast set up and in-season management of sales, profit, stock and Open to Buy (OTB).
• Prepare central promotion and markdown decisions while considering Hub and store-specific input from Hub/Branch Planning.
• Ensure frequent store & market visits.
• Support team in reporting and analysis to support full end-to-end planning process.

The Ideal Candidate

• University degree with 1-2+ years of related work experience or post secondary degree with minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience
• Strong financial and fact-based analytical acumen and perspective
• Sound understanding of retail merchandise financials
• Experience in managing retail KPIs and ensuring assortments can meet financial targets
• Understanding of inventory flow management and allocation & replenishment optimization
• Understanding of end-to-end fashion process from brand merchandising to sales in store
• Strong communication & collaboration skills

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.