Assistant Buyer - Tommy Hilfiger

PVH Corp.•New York, NY

About The Position

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) POSITION SUMMARY: The major function of this role is to provide the Buyer/ MM with accurate and thorough recaps to better aid product and inventory decisions. They will be responsible for creating and managing all selling, product, and on order recaps which will be used by the Executive team. The position is an integral part of the department and will coordinate across all cross functional team members.

Requirements

Experience: 1+ years of related experience in Merchandising/Buying/Retail ideal
Education: College degree; Merchandising degree, a plus
Skills: Strong to proficient computer skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); ability to learn systems
Ability to think analytically and an understanding of retail math
Ability to learn quickly and work in a highly collaborative environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Be a positive, flexible, team player- Work independently as needed and have strong self-initiative, prioritization, multi task and time management skills
Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree; fashion-related major or strong interest in retail preferred
Ability to lift or move at least 30 lbs for sample management and participate in possible store visits/ floor sets

Nice To Haves

Omni experience a plus including data integrity checks, staging and site activation
Education: College degree; Merchandising degree, a plus
Bachelor’s degree; fashion-related major or strong interest in retail preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Womens Merchant team in achieving and/or exceeding departmental financial plans
Help to prepare all necessary documents and resources for major Milestone Meetings, including Hindsight, Buy Review, and Product Reviews
Data integrity is paramount in the management for daily merchandising responsibilities, including: building, maintaining, and dispersing: on order recap, weekly/monthly/seasonal selling recaps, editing and maintaining assortment sheets, reconciling and updating receipts, updating Visulon (product) boards to ensure data flows seamlessly
Owner of seasonal data entry for style creation and responsible for 3rd party purchase order creation
Sample management: maintaining sample accuracy and handoff
Learn to analyze business results in partnership with manager in preparation for weekly CFT. Develop the ability to draw top line conclusions and actions from analysis
Demonstrate and communicate awareness of retail landscape; Conduct research on competitive set including pricing, style, and key messaging information
Support team in line build/assorting process by preparing all necessary documents i.e. Visulon, PowerPoint, Excel
Build relationships with cross-functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member, contributing to a high performing team
Act as the liaison for cross-category special projects, including assisting with seasonal marketing requests
Omni experience a plus including data integrity checks, staging and site activation

Benefits

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.