Assistant Merchandiser, Global Mens Close to Body - Calvin Klein

PVH • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Assistant Merchandiser supports Calvin Klein’s Global Merchandising team in bringing assigned categories, channels, and genders to life. Working closely with the Merchant and cross-functional teams, the role supports seasonal line planning, pricing, and product creation to help achieve or exceed annual financial goals. The Assistant Merchandiser uses selling data, market insights, consumer trends, projections, bookings, and sell-through to inform assortment decisions and recommendations.

The role also supports seasonal milestones and product lifecycle management, including line reviews, market preparation, seasonal hindsight, line optimization, late adds, product exits, and assortment refinement. Responsibilities include managing merchandising calendars and samples, maintaining global line matrices and product databases, preparing market tools and presentations, and collaborating with partners across design, development, supply chain, raw materials, marketing, sales, and retail. The position involves supporting international markets and adapting to regional customer differences.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. The advertised base salary range is $60,800–$87,800. PVH describes its total rewards package as including health and insurance benefits, an above-market 401(k) contribution, and career growth opportunities. Eligibility for benefits depends on employment status, location, and length of service.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, Planning, or Product Development; internship experience is considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in merchandising, business, or a related field.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• High analytical skills and conceptual creative ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• General understanding of retail math.
• Interest in understanding consumers and how product decisions affect customer experience and performance.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn and continuously improve.
• Comfort working with ambiguity and adapting to changing business priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Merchant to support seasonal product vision and build line plans aligned with customer needs, business strategy, and financial targets.
• Analyze selling data, market insights, and consumer trends to support assortment decisions and develop customer understanding.
• Use sales performance, projections, bookings, and sell-through data to inform recommendations and data-driven decisions.
• Maintain merchandising calendars and support adherence to deliverables and cross-functional deadlines.
• Support sample management by tracking samples, participating in proto reviews, and documenting feedback for product updates and changes.
• Create and maintain market tools, assortment guides, internal presentations, global line matrices, assortment tools, and product databases.
• Compile and analyze merchandising reports, including projections, booking recaps, sales performance, and post-season recaps, to identify risks, opportunities, and trends.
• Conduct brand, consumer, and competitive research to monitor market trends and customer preferences.
• Interpret data and trends and connect insights to customer behavior and business performance.
• Support process-improvement initiatives within the merchandising team.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Supply Chain, Raw Materials, Marketing, Sales, retail, and other cross-functional partners to support cohesive execution.
• Support merchandising needs across international markets and account for regional nuances and customer differences.
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and a solution-oriented approach.
• Support seasonal milestones, including line reviews, market preparation, hindsight analysis, and cross-functional presentations.
• Support product lifecycle management through seasonal hindsight, line optimization, late adds, product exits, and continuous assortment refinement.
• Help build and maintain global assortment architecture by category, franchise, end-use, price point, and consumer need.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus programs.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Above-market 401(k) contribution for eligible associates.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off.
• Hybrid working arrangements, flexible work schedules, and seasonal hours.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Wellbeing tools and programs, including Headspace membership, fitness membership and/or digital meditation subscription reimbursement, and rewards for exercise and healthy activities.
• Access to childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, and pet care services, plus reimbursement for backup care.
• Tuition reimbursement and continued-education support.
• Discounts at company outlets and e-commerce sites.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level