The Director of Merchandising for Calvin Klein Wholesale leads product strategy, assortment creation and evolution for the Wholesale business. This role is responsible for driving the regional assortment architecture across Calvin Klein including Men’s Apparel, CK Performance, and Calvin Klein Underwear by aligning regional needs with global strategies to meet market demands. The Director of Merchandising for Wholesale closely partners with Global Merchandising teams as well as Regional Sales and Planning teams to ensure the region is well positioned with right product mix and able to achieve or exceed financial goals.
What You'll Do:
- Drive the development and execution of the regional assortment architecture to ensure the right assortment across all Key Accounts across Off Price
- Partner with global Merchandising teams to provide category strategy, feedback, and regional product needs
- Analyze market and sales trends as well as competitor and consumer insights to lead strategy on evolution of Wholesale product
- Lead the Go to Market strategy within Wholesale partnering with cross functional teams to create comprehensive assortments at the door level with market tools that tie to financial plans and ensure products and strategies are clearly relayed to sales teams and customers
- Responsible for forecasting and providing recommendations on Pre Booking ensuring on time deliveries
- Lead showroom set ups with Visual Merchandising
- Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing merchandising team, fostering collaboration with all parts of the business
- Leads by example and operates effectively in the face of change and pressure
- Provides leadership within the merchandising team by directing, focusing and motivating team members
- Monitors development and performance of direct reports through regular meetings to discuss deadlines, expectations, performance and development
- Continuously drives to innovate and improve our business and processes
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree (Merchandising or Business, preferred)
- 10+ years’ experience in related merchandising/buying
- Strong analytical skills
- Detail oriented / fast paced
- Proactive in anticipating the needs of the Wholesale division within region
- Strong Financial analysis ability
- Strong fashion taste level and eye for product in terms of trend and market
- Ability to work with Design, being conscious of profitability
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects with adherence to deadlines
Detail oriented/innovative traits are necessary
Able to find the best solutions and develop methods to improve efficiency
Flexible to adapt to changing trends of business and priorities
Able to manage multiple Go to Market calendars. Strong influencing skills and ability to build strong cross functional relationships
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Pay Range:$147,500---$199,200
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.
Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible. This role is equity eligible.
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.
