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Position Title: Fabric Manager, Denim
Business/Organization: Global Supply Chain
Function/Division: CK Raw Materials
Position Reports to: Director, Raw Materials
Location: 205 W39th St, NY
The role primarily focuses on (select geographic scope): Global
Position Summary: (Please provide a brief summary of the overall purpose of this role):
The Fabric Manager, Men’s & Women’s Denim, will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of Raw Materials to meet cost, quality and aesthetic for Calvin Klein Global with a focus on developing efficient, scalable processes to achieve operational excellence. The Manager is responsible for managing the overall process of developing and innovating new and seasonal materials that meet the designer’s aesthetic vision while balancing quality, cost and speed.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities of the Job: (Please list and describe the most important duties of the role):
Manage seasonal RM portfolios and strategic developments, which support brand aesthetic & allocation strategy.
Collaborating with raw material suppliers, Design, Merchandising and Supply Chain Partners both near and offshore where applicable.
Ensure raw material suppliers and vendors are clear on seasonal direction and execution of raw materials throughout the development process.
Source, evaluate and develop denim fabrics globally; negotiate pricing, minimums and bulk lead times.
Manage the digital and physical RM libraries.
Support data integrity within the PVH Supply environment.
Partner closely with cross functional partners to trouble shoot issues and escalate when and where appropriate.
Create strong relationships with the vendor and supplier matrix while maintaining clear knowledge of all their strengths, capabilities, specialties, and innovations.
Create and update Design teams on creative toolboxes.
Manage denim development milestones with suppliers and internal partners.
Liaison with creative, marketing, supply and merchandising to help identify opportunities for process optimization and best prices
Responsible for all relevant testing, problem solving and finding alternatives when needed (e.g tear, tensile, recovery/wear and colorfastness).
Work with Director to ensure a smooth global raw materials strategy.
Stay ahead of global textile and denim trends, attend trade shows, and drive fabric innovation and sustainability initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
Experience (Please choose):
· Minimum of 7 years of experience in apparel manufacturing, specifically denim fabrics
Education (Please choose):
· Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
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Knowledge/Skills Required (Please indicate if there is specific knowledge required to do this job, for example: computer technology, platform or language; specific area of expertise or licensing/certification, problem solving, analytical skills, effectively working with all levels, etc.):
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Intermediate/advanced technical knowledge in the denim category
Proven technical knowledge of denim constructions, finishes, washes/treatment process and fabric behavior in garment production.
Microsoft office/PLM/3D technologies
Excellent organizational, communication and cross-functional project management skills
Proficient in raw material sourcing and production lifecycle process
Understanding of fabric suppliers and COO competencies
Advanced Denim development process and understanding
Data Analytics
Project Management
Cost, Speed and CR optimization
Actively seek continues improvement and a solution orientated mindset
Does this job require skills that are currently difficult to find in the market, or that are critical to current initiatives at PVH?
☐ Yes
☐ No
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Communication Skills Required (Please respond for the majority of the time):
Responsible for (check all that apply):
☒ Obtaining & providing information to others
☒ Explaining policies or practices to others
☒ Influencing others
☒ Negotiating with others to come to agreement
☒ Negotiating with others with long-term strategic importance to the business
(Check all that apply as it relates to the above):
☒ Within own Department at PVH
☒ Across Departments at PVH
☒ Across Business Units/Brands at PVH
☒ Outside of PVH
Please provide an example: reviewing and explaining our go to market calendar, policies around sustainability, compliance and regulatory requirements to internal and external and internal partners.
Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities
Has Direct Reports (responsible for performance management, approving expenses, etc.):
☐ Yes
☒ No
If yes, how many?
Has Indirect Reports (associates reporting into direct reports)?
☐ Yes
☒ No
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Overall Impact & Contribution: (Please select the one that most defines the role)
Completes tasks with limited supervision
Problem Solving:
Problems and issues are not well defined and require understanding of other disciplines and job areas
Please provide an example of a typical problem this role would be responsible to solve:
Merch team assortments changes occur which impacts what they briefed into marketing to create copy and art on packaging. CFT including merch, marketing, design, supply need to regroup to discuss cost, timing and any impact to OTD.
Innovation:
Provide input into completely new products or processes
Environment:
General Office Environment
Pay Range:$101,300---$137,000PVH 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.Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible.
Your Wellbeing is Our Priority
At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:
Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.
Wellbeing Support: 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.
Care.com Services: Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.
Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About PVH:
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.
One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.
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 without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, 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 is also committed 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.