Sourcing Manager (Outerwear)- CK

PVH • New York, NY

3d

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: Establish consistent communication with hub teams/vendors regarding concerns on proper sample execution and costing, throughout the development process. Mitigate challenges up-front. Must be a strategic thinker who can drive corporate initiatives while also managing day-to-day responsibilities including ad-hoc projects, requiring quick turn. Proactive management of potential issues; driving to resolution with cross functional teams. Identify potential business risk as well as opportunities for improvement; escalating where necessary and offering suggestions to address. Seek personal/professional development. Drives the product development and commercialization process, working in collaboration with the internal / external cross functional partners (Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Sourcing, Hubs, Vendors & factories) to deliver product that meets business requirements for quality, aesthetic, and price.

Requirements

• 5-10 years’ experience in Outerwear Product Development / Production
• Firm understanding of Outerwear manufacturing (custom classification/ garment structure/raw material property )
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Experience in working with both development and production teams .
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally to meet team deadlines.
• Flexible and Adaptable to change.
• Solution Oriented
• Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent follow-up skills
• Proficient in Excel. Ability to create, update, and format data for tracking and reporting by using pivot tables and formulas.
• Internal: Sourcing, Design, Merchandising, Overseas Hubs, Technical, Quality
• External: Mills, Garment Factories, Vendors

Nice To Haves

• Product development, garment pattern or manufacturing-related background is preferred.
• Knowledge of PLM and Entefy a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive pre-season product development, able to handle flash costing, proactively identify margin risk development.
• Strategic style allocation which supports vendor strategy, product elevation and cost saving opportunities
• Lead product engineering efforts to build product into target costs while maintaining design integrity.
• Foster continuous communication with design partners to ensure collaboration / alignment throughout the development process.
• Maintaining and hit all calendar milestones.
• Building and maintaining accurate cost records, challenging where appropriate using product knowledge and/or history.
• Handling submits and approval.
• Support the Director to achieve department goal.
• Product category management
• Concrete knowledge of Outerwear product costing & the ability to identify price distortions; engaging cross functional partners for solutions.
• Facilitate & participate in seasonal product reviews to evaluate sample execution and alignment to tech pack requirements.
• Drive cross-functional calendar adherence and alert cross-functional partners to calendar implications/business impact, should deliverables be missed.
• Collaborate with PVH offshore offices and factories directly on daily tasks.
• Partner with QA, Technical and Hub Partners to ensure a seasonal risk assessment is complete.
• Entefy cost record review and approval in seasonal base.
• Facilitate vendor meetings to review in-season development, production & delivery challenges.

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