Assistant Merchandiser, Close to Body Off Price

PVH Corp. • New York, NY

13d

About The Position

The Global Assistant Merchandiser at Calvin Klein supports the brand's global merchandising strategy across the off price channel. This role involves executing merchandising plans, overseeing product lifecycle management. You will be the crucial link between our commercial and product teams, collaborating and communicating closely with cross functional teams such as the Global Merchandising, Sales, and Planning, ensuring our offerings meet market demand, financial goals, and account needs. The Assistant Merchandiser will be the true foundation of the team, responsible for information accuracy and timeliness as it relates to seasonal assortments and day-to-day deliverables. The Assistant Merchandiser will work hand in hand with the Merchandiser to help lead cross-functional teams throughout the product development calendar to deliver a product offering that is on brand, on time, and meets or achieves margin targets.

Requirements

• 0-2+ years of Global Merchandising experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent
• Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct market research and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including design, supply chain, raw materials, marketing, and sales.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure product quality and consistency with brand standards.
• Data Management: Experience with data management systems, preferably Centric PLM.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excel: High proficiency in excel

Responsibilities

• Product Lifecycle Management: Assist in managing the product lifecycle from concept to market launch, ensuring a cohesive and compelling product assortment.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and consumer preferences.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, supply chain, raw materials, marketing, and sales teams to ensure product offerings meet market demands and brand standards.
• Data Management: Manage and maintain data in the Centric PLM system to ensure accurate and up-to-date product information. Maintain all seasonal reports/records (line matrix, change log, sku plans, hindsights).
• SMS/Proto Delivery and Tracking: Support the delivery, organization and tracking of SMS and proto samples to ensure timely and accurate product development.
• Team Support: Contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence by supporting and collaborating with the merchandising team.
• Communication: Clear, concise communication skills when downloading various cross functional partners on anything assortment related (updates, drops, adds, pivots in strategy, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
• An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
• Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.
• 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.
• Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
• Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
• Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees