Sourcing Associate, Sweaters - PVH

PVH Corp.•New York, NY

15d•$76,300 - $103,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Associate supports category management in conjunction with supply chain and business strategies. The role covers sourcing, product development, pre-production, and production responsibilities, with a focus on meeting organizational goals and metrics. It works closely with the category manager, sourcing manager, design, offshore offices, vendors, and cross-functional partners to keep seasonal work, systems, and deliverables on track. The position includes maintaining calendars and tracking reports, reviewing development samples, analyzing costs against targets, and helping resolve development and production issues. The associate also supports projects and meetings, manages seasonal supply-team projects, updates product and production information in relevant systems, and handles sample and parcel distribution as needed. The role requires functioning in a fast-paced, continually evolving environment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in product development, sourcing, and manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Analytical ability and understanding of supply goals and metrics.
Good judgment and decision-making skills, including root-cause analysis.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including listening and negotiation skills.
Detail-oriented, resourceful, and strong follow-up skills; able to use appropriate contacts to gather information and drive solutions.
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly across cultures, geographies, and time zones.
Microsoft Office skills; Excel proficiency is required, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
Able to problem-solve and offer solutions to improve efficiencies, and adapt to changing business trends and ad hoc projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PDM, PLM, Centric, or Entefy.

Responsibilities

Manage calendars, support adherence, and assist with problem solving.
Support the manager with management business review and meeting projects, as well as other assigned projects.
Collaborate with the category manager and PVH offshore offices to ensure deliverables are met and systems are updated.
Create cost charts and analyze costs for new developments; collaborate with vendors on cost options to meet AUC targets.
Develop and maintain tracking reports for research and development.
Help monitor seasonal sample status and offer mitigation plans at all development stages.
Participate in proto and SMS reviews and line-finalization meetings.
Conduct daily follow-up and email communications with onshore and offshore cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager and Design on seasonal research and development and new sourcing opportunities.
Manage supply-team projects as needed, including seasonal audits and sample tracking.
Maintain updated information in Entefy and PLM, including product allocation, costing, proto tracking, testing, and risk assessment.
Work with hub teams and vendors to resolve development and production issues.
Monitor calendar deliverables with vendors and cross-functional partners and escalate issues or late deliverables to the Manager.
Receive and distribute submissions as needed, including samples and trim cards.
Send parcels as needed.
Handle other assigned responsibilities and projects.

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 and flexible work schedules.
Volunteer opportunities and seasonal hours.
Wellbeing tools and programs, including Headspace membership, fitness or digital meditation subscription reimbursement, and up to $200 per year in rewards for healthy activities.
Access to childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, and pet care services, plus backup-care reimbursement.
Continued-education support, including tuition reimbursement.
Discounts at company outlets and e-commerce sites.