Associate Sourcing Manager Intimates - CALVIN KLEIN

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Support product development and sourcing activities throughout the product lifecycle process. Align product development with seasonal line architecture. Engage with and influence cross functional and global partners to ensure calendar adherence and timely execution of key deliverables. Responsible for production TNA's, exception management and issue resolution. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: 

• Ensure tech pack accuracy SMS and bulk production stages
• Work with supervisor to understand vendor strategy, guide Assistant Sourcing Manager on vendor / factory allocations for all styles
• System & XPC data management including verifying accuracy of costs by style
• Partner with Customs Compliance & Legal to confirm duty classifications
• Lead weekly cross functional WIP meetings
• Track status and delivery of samples, report exceptions to the business
• Manage updates to the line grid including costing, minimum requirements, sample tracking, and style vendor allocation
• Monitor Calendar and engage with cross functional teams to ensure all key dates are met
• Liaison between design and vendor for product development
• Understanding of product costs - able to identify price distortions and engage cross functional partners for solutions
• Development and approvals of trim & hardware
• Attend development and production fittings as needed
• Collaborate with PVH offshore offices and factories directly on daily tasks
• Engage PVH offshore offices and/or Supply Chain Partners for solutions as it relates to business needs
• Process: Understand / follow / influence 
• Initiative involvement: Contributor
• Strategy vs Execution: 90% executional / 10% strategy
• Sphere of influence: Ability to influence others cross functionally as it relates to tasks
• Scope of role: Gender specific, single brand,  multi category

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 3 - 5 years of related experience in Intimates sourcing, product

development and/or production

Education:  

• Associates and/or Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Textile/PD or manufacturing-related background is preferred

Skills:

• Computer skills – Full MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of or experience with PLM or PDM is preferred (will train)
• Top-notch follow up skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills 

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Internal:

• Design
• Global Merchandising
• Regional Merchandising
• Raw Materials
• Tech Design

External:

• L1 partners (vendors)
• L2 partners (raw material)

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct:  Individual contributor or leader of one  

Indirect:

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BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Individual T&E

DECISION MAKING:  Within position and ability to escalate and prioritize

RESOURCEFULNESS / CREATIVITY: 

• Creative problem solving
• Fast learner
• Open minded

ENVIRONMENT:   

• Agile, fast paced
• Ambitious
• Brand champions
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Focused on operational excellence
• Global

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Company info

PVH Corp
Website : http://www.pvh.com/