Associate Merchandiser, Womens Apparel - Sweaters & Knit

PVH • New York, NY

4d

About The Position

Be part of an iconic story. At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world – and – endless opportunities to design your future. Immerse yourself in Calvin Klein here! ( YouTube , Instagram , TikTok ) Position Summary: The Associate Merchandiser will have a diverse set of responsibilities supporting the Global Merchandising team to bring the line to life through the key categories, channel, and gender assigned. They will help support in the line planning, pricing and product creation processes to achieve or exceed annual financial goals; partnering closely with cross-functional teams such as design, supply, development and retail.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of Merchandising and/or Product Development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising preferred
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term merchandising strategies that align with the brand's vision and goals.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in market analysis, trend forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to inspire and guide a team of merchandising professionals.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including design, supply chain, raw materials, marketing, and sales.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting, pricing strategies, and profitability management to maximize revenue and margins.
• Creativity: Innovative thinking to develop compelling product assortments and merchandising plans.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure product quality and consistency with brand standard
• Excel: Highly proficient within excel

Responsibilities

• Partner with their manager to establish product vision and create seasonal line plan. Work with retail buyers and regional merchandisers to ensure all business needs are addressed.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders; influence and drive to consensus all short and long range merchandising strategies and objectives.
• Responsible for assisting calendar adherence for Merchandising deliverables and cross-functional critical deadlines.
• Manage sample tracking, proto reviews and support with facilitating product changes as necessary.
• Create market tools and assortment guides.
• Collate key merchandising analysis and create reporting (including but not limited to projections, booking recaps, sell through performance).
• Conduct continuous brand and market research; always having a finger on the pulse of consumer and competitive trends in the market.
• Support with establishing adaptable processes and tools, which help enable a highly dynamic, and efficient way of working.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees