Raw Material Developer - Tommy Hilfiger Denim

About PVH Corp.

PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world. We power brandsthat drive fashion forward - for good. Our brand portfolio includes the iconicCALVIN KLEINandTOMMYHILFIGERbrands.We market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands. PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues. That's the Power of Us. That's the Power of PVH.

About Tommy Hilfiger

TOMMY HILFIGERis one of the world's most recognized premium lifestyle brands, uplifting and inspiring consumers since 1985. The brand creates iconic style, which comes alive at the intersection of the classic and the new, co-created with people who are shaping culture around the world.TOMMY HILFIGERcelebrates the essence of classic American style with a modern twist. Tommy Hilfiger offers premium, quality and value to consumers worldwide under theTOMMY HILFIGERandTOMMY JEANSlifestyles, with a breadth of collections including men's, women's and kids' sportswear, denim, accessories, and footwear. Tommy Hilfiger has an unwavering commitment to sustainability and inclusivity.

Global retail sales ofTOMMY HILFIGERproducts were approximately $9.3 billion in 2021 and the brand is powered by more than 16,000 associates worldwide - present in 100 countries and more than 2,000 retail stores, including its largest global flagship store attommy.com.PVH acquired Tommy Hilfiger in 2010 and continues to oversee a focused approach to growing the brand's worldwide relevance, presence, and long term growth.

The Team
The Tommy Hilfiger Denim center of excellence is one of the main business drivers within Tommy Hilfiger Europe. Based in the Amsterdam European HQ, the team is split into 4 sub divisions for sourcing and development, Tommy Jeans, Tommy Kids, Menswear and Womenswear together with: Design, Production, Buying & Planning and Merchandising & Sales

These 4 teams work together in an informal setting to create superbly styled and high-end quality products for the European consumer base. Tommy Hilfiger Denim center of excellence presents 4 collections per year for each division (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter).

The Position
Reporting to the Director, Product Development & Raw Material, the Raw Material Developer is responsible for driving all Raw Material related topics for TH Men Denim/ TH Wms wear/ Tommy Jeans and TH Kids.

The RM TH Business from start to finish. Actively managing calendars/ Milestones/ RM availability from concept to bulk delivery, based on overall strategy, usage of TH Denim resources, Liability, ensuring quality and deliver on KPIs, leading the Raw Material team in their problem solving approach and fast thinking with an entrepreneurial spirt to identify opportunities. Driving collaboration between all the different parties involved Product development, Design, Buying & Planning, Merchandising and Vendors/Mills for a smooth workflow is essential in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Raw Material strategic vision is implemented by providing high-level guidance to teams through highlighting areas of attention and KPIs
  
• Maintain close relationships with all vendors and mills by escalation of pressing issues (e.g. production capacities, quality standard KPIs and sustainable KPIs)
  
• Responsible to implement the Sourcing Strategy at Mill level under the guidance of leadership.
  
• Conduct post-season evaluation with mills, assessing the season and possible improvements and evaluate / analyze mill performance (dashboard)
  
• Ensure quality of product and achievement of margin/sustainable targets throughout the material/product development process (i.e. from initial design stage to bulk delivery), by collaborating closely with mills and cross-functional teams.
  
• Managing fabric sourcing and price negotiations from start development till bulk production
  
• CR target follow up by keep the mills on the KPIs
  
• Responsible for maintaining efficient workflow and product quality by creating calendars capturing a general outline of timelines for the season
  
• Engage mills to follow up on the Key Milestones of the Denim Sourcing Calendar
  
• Drive efficiency improvement by analyzing processes and best practices, pursuing effective structures and ways of working, and working with cross-functional team (e.g. Buying & Planning) to capture opportunities, align processes, and create synergies in ways of working
  
• Collaborate with CR division & Innovation team to improve the sustainable footprint in Raw Materials in Denim and deliver on KPI
  
• Provide (ad hoc) analyses and reporting for presentations to management and key stakeholders
  
• Owning all pre bookings of fabrics for all divisions from Sketch review to bulk production.
  
• Managing all liability fabrics
  
• Retain material records in PLM system ensuring all information is up-to-date in terms of pricing, certification and technical sheet information
  
• Maintain digital and physical Fabric Library
  
• Consolidate data across all divisions
  

The Ideal Candidate:

• 3-5 years of experience in Raw Materials/ Denim development
  
• Graduated at a degree level or equivalent
  
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, outlook)
  
• Business English fluency (both written and verbal)
  
• Is able to work in a highly productive, sometime hectic environment with a hands-on mentality being a true team player
  
• Ability to travel for supplier visits.
  

What You Can Expect from Us:

• Acompanyculturethat fostersdevelopment, offering trainingand learning opportunities through our very own PVH University
  
• An international environment which respects diversity, equality,and individuality
  
• Amonthly Covid home- office budget
  
• Asmart work programthatempowers ourassociates to workfrom home in the Netherlands, withina flexible schedule
  
• Abeautifulstate-of-the-artCampus awaiting you upon our return to the office
  

Please include a motivational letter with your application. We would love to understand why this is THE role for you!

PVH Europe and ourbrands,TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

COVID-19and Working at PVH

As we continue to navigate the impact ofCOVID-19, the health, safety and well-being of our associates remains our #1 priority. As a result, your recruiting processmay be conducted remotely, primarilyvia phone and video calls. Once you're onboard, you'll join in our Work Smart hybrid way of working, which is focused on connection, collaboration and community, with our dynamic offices and workspaces there to facilitate teamwork and innovation.

In your initial call, our Talent Acquisition Team will outline the full details of our Work Smart hybrid working policy, as well as any adapted measures that may be in place based on current government guidelines.

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