Calvin Klein- Assistant Merchandiser, Wholesale
About Calvin Klein
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.
Calvin Klein is a fashion lifestyle brand with bold, progressive ideals and a sensual aesthetic that is recognized worldwide. Our modern and minimalist approach to design, provocative imagery and authentic connection to culture has resonated with customers for over 50 years.
Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein and his business partner Barry Schwartz, we have built our reputation as a leader in American fashion through the distinct Calvin Klein brand lines and a licensed range of products. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein brand products exceeded $9 billion in 2019 and were distributed in over 110 countries. Calvin Klein employs over 11,500 associates globally. We were acquired by PVH Corp. in 2003.
About the Position
The Assistant Merchandiser for Core Intimates brands is responsible for assisting in assortment strategy. He or she is responsible for helping the team with the development of the assortment, merchandise strategies and facilitating department deliverables that support in meeting these objectives. Further responsibilities are: milestone preparation and execution, system/data maintenance as well as showroom and sample management.
Responsibilities
Assists in product vision and building the North America merchandising line plan
Collaborate with key stakeholders (cross functional teams) to drive development to meet all short and long range merchandising strategies
Responsible for adhering to calendar and critical deadlines
Collaborate with design and supply chain partners to confirm assortment details and facilitate product changes
Responsible for milestone and market meetings preparation and execution (presentation decks, assortment decks, market tools, sample management, shipping & tracking)
Ownership of organization and maintenance of sample archives as well as showroom maintenance and set up
Support with late add requests from inception through execution
Responsible for the input and updating of data in merchandising tools – seasonal line matrix, style set up systems, capacity file, style tracker
Provide teams with product knowledge and serve as an informational resource
Understanding of the consumer; re-search and support with competitor landscape analysis as required (store visits, selling reports, NPD data)
Qualifications
Experience: 1-2 years merchandising or sales experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in merchandising or related field
Skills:
Detail oriented
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
High level of analytical skills and conceptual creative ability
Other information
Pay Range: $56,650 - $77,000
PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH
