VP, Merchandising, Mens - Tommy Hilfiger

PVH Corp.•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Merchandising Mens is responsible for creating and executing the omni-channel assortment strategies for the Mens division. This role requires a visionary leader who can drive revenue growth by optimizing product assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory management across DTC channels. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex merchandising / buying operations in a multi-channel retail environment. The VP, Merchandising Mens will lead, collaborate, and communicate closely with the cross-functional teams including design, product development, visual merchandising, marketing, and digital to ensure all strategies are moving towards delivering the financial and brand positioning objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Experienced buying / merchant leader with diversified background in product development, planning/distribution, and visual merchandising
10+ years proven experience, with specific knowledge and expertise in vertical retailing environments & buying, merchandising or related role
Must have experience in driving a retail division in merchandising/buying
Extensive knowledge of current fashion/retail trends; ability to introduce innovative business ideas to the team
Prior management experience required; must have experience in successfully developing talent
Strong communication skills and people development skills
Collaborative leadership style and strong cross-functional partnership abilities, particularly with design, marketing and planning
Must exhibit open and encouraging leadership style, a defined point of view
Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate mens omni brand strategy and vision across all levels of an organization
A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a great teammate
A high energy, roll-up-the-sleeves demeanor with a positive approach to dealing with challenges
Balance of strategic business/analytical skills, creating merchandising and tactical execution
Consistent track record of leading and strengthening a team
Outstanding leadership and people skills. Ability to manage up, down, and vertically
Ability to collaborate across functions and levels
High taste level – Experience working in elevated brand(s)
Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Must have a strong sense of urgency and ability to quickly prioritize workload
Excellent communication and analytical skills
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an omni-channel mens assortment strategy that aligns with the company's overall business objectives and brand strategy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, planning, marketing and visual, to develop and implement assortment plans that drive sales and profitability in stores and ecommerce
Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to identify new product opportunities and make data-driven decisions
Lead a team of buyers, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management to ensure high productivity and achievement of goals
Oversee the product assortment and segmentation strategy across retail channels, partnering closely with wholesale partners to ensure alignment
Work closely with design and sourcing team to ensure the development of product builds brand equity while meeting costing targets to improve profitability and gain market share
Supervise and analyze sales, inventory, and margin performance, adjusting as necessary to optimize financial outcomes
Collaborate with ecommerce, marketing and visual partners to ensure product strategies are supported and amplified with compelling creative assets as well as impactful in-store presentations that are implemented to cut through to the consumer
Collaborate and provide feedback to Global partners to ensure big ideas and product strategies will drive the North America region business success
Drive innovation in merchandising strategies and tactics, staying abreast of industry trends and standard processes
Partner with Global partners to ensure the end-to-end calendar supports regional operating model with appropriate landmarks and timing built in
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the buying team and across the organization
Lead team and collaborate with VP of Planning to build financial and OTB to ensure execution will get results
Represent the division for the specific categories the VP, Buying will lead in senior management meetings (WBR, seasonal strategy, assortment finalization, OTB, floor set, etc.), communicating concise strategies and findings; must be able to sell and validate point of view with facts and analysis
Maintains a strategic focus on the business. Actively identifies long and short term plans to grow and decline classifications keeping in mind sku counts, productivity & store space/fixturing
Devises new and innovative business strategies for the division, driving bottom-line and top-line growth
Drives mens omni buying strategies behind business plans; works closely with planning to ensure all product opportunities are pursued and appropriately planned
Leads their team & product teams to evaluate and drive results at the category and good better best level. Pushes the teams to reinvent the line, creating volume styles and franchises with a clear consumer POV
Provides timely direction and clear communication to all team and cross-functional partners
Focus assortments and stand for the important and relevant segments of each business by store tier and climate profile
Understands directional mens competitive set and Tommy Global line; ability to translate into innovative, relevant product stories that will steal market share
Key point person for mens with creative teams (visual, windows, marketing) to drive product messaging, marketing and in-store presentation
Cultivate talent & mentor direct reports and assistants – conduct timely coaching sessions to provide feedback regarding growth & development for next level position
Clearly communicate expectations and implications. Ensure the team has all the tools needed to deliver on their responsibilities
Train, lead and develop the team while simultaneously empowering team and cross functional partners act as the leader of their individual departments
Champion an environment of continual training, development and trust
Demonstrates ability to manage up, down and across with successful results

Benefits

Competitive pay
bonus programs
best in class medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
An above-market 401(k) contribution
Generous company-paid holidays
paid time off
hybrid working arrangements
volunteer opportunities
seasonal hours
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.
tuition reimbursement
Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.