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Senior Merchandise Planner

  • R48454
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Full Time
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Non-Retail

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)

Reporting into the Merchandise Planning Director, the Senior Merchandise Planner plans seasonal range plans that are reflective of the divisional strategies and company KPIs. You will run deep dive analyses on collection performance and support the Merchandise Planning Director in translating the conclusions in storylines presentable to a wider audience. As a skilled user of data sources, you will be an ambassador for data usage in divisions.

You will work closely with merchandise teams and product development teams on collection performance and range plan targets. In parallel, you are involved and updated on product strategies and process improvement projects sitting in the Merchandise Planning team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understanding of divisional processes and development calendar, monitoring performance and development of multiple seasons
  • Seasonal planning in alignment to seasonal and yearly targets, on growth drivers, merchandise flow, optimal balance product fashionability mix and lifecycle management
  • Creating pricing strategies, leveraging competitor information and building scenarios in alignment with price elasticity analysis
  • Executing continuous check and balance on seasonal collection development and forecasts, liaising with Product Merchandisers, Product Development, Merchandise Planning Director
  • Participating in key seasonal milestone meetings
  • Post-Seasonal in-depth analyses on collection performance, as input for Range Plan targets
  • Updating and maintaining periodic master data reports and workbooks
  • Being an ambassador and driver towards Product Merch and Product Developers to use Tableau and master data reports
  • Handling detailed data requests from Product Merch outside of Tableau and master data reports
  • Identifying master data quality issues in reports
  • Involvement as an Expert in new projects within the Merchandise Planning team

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Advanced knowledge of Excel, understanding how big datasets are build
  • Must be an effective communicator, able to manage expectations with different stakeholders and prioritize during conflicting deadlines
  • Proactive attitude and growth mindset with ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment with ad hoc deadlines
  • Methodical, numerical and analytical mindset
  • 6+ years planning experience in a commercial industry
  • Team player and flexibility in working hours e.g. overtime in peak periods
  • Prior understanding of merchandising and merchandise planning is preferred
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Applicants should currently reside in The Netherlands as relocation is not supported

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 

  • 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 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.

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