Sourcing Associate - Tommy Hilfiger

PVH • New York, NY

103d • $74,100 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Associate of Product Development will support category management aligned with supply chain and business strategies. This role involves overseeing sourcing, product development, pre-production costing, and production responsibilities to meet organizational goals and metrics.

Requirements

• At least 2-4 years of experience in the Product Development, Sourcing & Manufacturing.
• Experience in apparel a plus (wovens and/or cut and sew knits).
• Must be analytical; understand the supply goals & metrics.
• Good judgment & decision-making skills (with an ability to get to root cause analysis).
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (to include good listening & negotiation skills).
• Must be detail oriented, resourceful, have excellent follow-up skills; learning and using all appropriate contacts to gather information & drive solutions.
• Must be enthusiastic and flexible and able to function in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate, transcending different cultures, geographies & time zones.
• Computer skills - Microsoft office, specifically Advanced Excel is a must (pivot tables, v lookups are required), PDM/PLM are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track and strive for on-time and complete arrival of proto samples.
• Represent Product Development in cross-functional calendar milestones when the Manager is unavailable, including sketch reviews, proto reviews, and fittings.
• Manage and maintain all Proto & SRS samples, submitting them for cross-functional meetings with design.
• Attend fittings with Design up to SMS fit, ensuring detailed notes are kept and revising sketches or bill of materials.
• Support the manager with assigned projects for management business reviews/meetings.
• Assist in achieving calendar milestones.
• Maintain updated information in partnership with PVH overseas offices to ensure meeting deliverables and updating systems (PLM, etc.).
• Analyze new developments critically to ensure meeting aesthetic requirements within targeted cost parameters.
• Collaborate with hub partners to ensure vendors have accurate cost targets.
• Develop and maintain tracking reports as necessary.
• Assist in monitoring seasonal sample status, providing mitigation plans where needed at all development stages.
• Participate in proto/SRS reviews & line finalization meetings when necessary.
• Support the issuance of Proto orders via the system.
• Receive and distribute submits as needed.
• Timely follow-up/email communications with cross-functional onshore/offshore teams.
• Track and maintain records of details, updates, changes for (PLM) system and proto samples, ensuring adherence to calendar milestones.
• Collaborate with Supply Manager and Design on seasonal R D and new sourcing opportunities.
• Manage Supply Team Projects as required.
• Handle other responsibilities and projects as assigned.
• Monitor calendar deliverables with vendors and cross-functional partners, escalating any issues or late deliverables.

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
• Industry: Apparel Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree