Buying and Demand Planning Coordinator Raw Materials

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About Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein is a global lifestyle brand built on iconic essentials and powered by  bold, progressive ideals. The Calvin Klein brands — CK Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Underwear and Calvin Klein Performance — provide us with the opportunity to market products both domestically and internationally at various price points, through multiple distribution channels and to different consumer groups. The Calvin Klein brands are also licensed for a range of products, including fragrance, women's apparel, footwear, eyewear, watches and jewelry in various regions. Global retail sales of products sold under the Calvin Klein brands were approximately $9.4 billion in 2019.

The tiered-brand strategy was established for Calvin Klein to provide a focused, consistent approach to global brand growth and development that preserves the brand's prestige and image. Each of the Calvin Klein brands occupies a distinct marketing identity and position. We believe that Calvin Klein is well positioned over the next few years to establish itself as the world’s favorite brand. With the North Star of Defying the boundaries of self-expression guiding its design, marketing and consumer engagement initiatives, we believe that Calvin Klein will convert its investments into ongoing commercial success

The Position

• Develop fabric maximum lead time chart and provide to Product Development and Product Merchandising, ensuring awareness of maximum lead times per drop, and provide guidance during the development process ​
• Develop fabric buy plans on option level, based on PLM download, sales deadlines, warehouse inbounding capacity, vendor production capacity, requested delivery dates of stock in stores, and information obtained from vendors regarding lead times, Minimal Order Quantities (MOQ) and possible upcharges, and update buy plan daily in case of additions / changes ​
• Assess fabric lead times and merchandise forecast quantities, and placing pre-buys (Excel) when early buy is required, in collaboration with (Senior) Manager Buying & Planning​
• Manage Sales versus Orders (SVO) throughout the sell-in period to revise buys where necessary, negotiate additional production costs (e.g. upcharge in case MOQ is not met) and AC dates with vendors and buying offices based on actuals vs. buy plan analysis ​
• Confirm fabric buys, AC dates, and any additional costing with vendors and creation of buy file, in collaboration with (Senior) Manager Buying & Planning​
• Provide advice regarding prioritisation of Purchase Orderbook to Inbound team, based on several factors (e.g. drop allocation, Retail Best Buys, Product Stories)

Key Responsibilities:

• Buy Plan Development
• SVO Maintenance
• Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Ad Hoc duties

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong Excel skills​
• Experience with ERP systems​
• Analytical mindset​
• Communication skills​
• Ability to prioritise​
• Negotiation skills
• Organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Decision making

What You Can Expect from Us:

• A company culture that fosters development, offering training and learning opportunities through our very own PVH University 
• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality 
• A monthly Covid home- office budget
• A smart work program that empowers our associates to work from home in the Netherlands, within a flexible schedule 
• A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus awaiting you upon our return to the office

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

COVID-19 and Working at PVH 

As we continue to navigate the impact of COVID-19 and look ahead to shaping our new ways of working, the health, safety and well-being of our associates remains our #1 priority. This means all of our teams, including HR, work a bit differently*. Our Recruiting process is conducted remotely, primarily via phone and video calls. New hires will be welcomed through an adapted, at-home onboarding program.  Equipment will be delivered safely to your front doors. 
 
We will continue to work this way until September 2021, and are looking to shape a more hybrid work-from-home / office model in the coming months.  

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