Senior Director Sourcing

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of the Senior Director, Sourcing is to search and identify the best suppliers available to meet the requirements of the brand and to negotiate best terms for the production of apparel based on predetermined specifications. Ensure on time delivery of quality merchandise by effectively managing all production activities from end to end.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

Effectively identifies, sources, and negotiates all components of the product Coordinates all phases of product development and production, following preplanned timelines. Responsible for monitoring, and maintaining a method of evaluating the capabilities, capacity, management staff, and manufacturing performance of factories and resources Financially maximizes the Gross Margin plan of the classification(s) by assuring target costs are met, quality is maintained, deliveries are on time, and claims are minimized Conducts production meetings on a weekly basis

• Negotiates final pricing within the parameters set by merchandising
• Books raw materials and production
• Issues orders, commitments, contracts
• Travels to countries in which we do business to negotiate prices, monitor production, and to cover research and development responsibilities
• Collaborates with Global Design, Merchants, Operations, Quality Control, Overseas offices, Direct to vendor
• Creates time action calendars by class and monitors production against them.
• Builds and maintains strong vendor partnerships
• Participates in ensuring that all suppliers meet our overall standards for human rights compliance

Recommends to Design, supplies for fabric and yarn research and development, based on affordability, supplier capability, and proximity

• Acts as technical advisor for overall execution and for affordability at a price point

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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Internal:  Design, Technical, Global Merchants, Operations, Logistics, Traffic, Compliance, Human Rights, Human Resources, Finance         

External:  Other Offices, Quality Control, Vendors

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct:  Merchandising Manager / Senior Merchandiser

Indirect: Supply Chain partners

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BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  N/A

DECISION MAKING:  Must have the ability to make decisions within own position and within framework given – evaluate issues on a daily basis, and make decisions on when to question or escalate issues, make inquiries and seek advice/help for resolutions.

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects with adherence to deadlines.  Creates procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Detail oriented/innovative traits are necessary.
• Must be able to find the best solutions and developing methods to improve efficiency.
• Must be flexible to adapt to changing trends of business and/or ad hoc projects.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 

• At least 15 years of Industry related experience in Sourcing with at least 5 years’ experience at the senior management level
• Strong product knowledge of Knits, wovens, denim & Intimates wear
• Delivery Follow Ups
• Desing Aesthetics, creating seasonal ideation deck, creating entire product group.
• Experience to lead and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Experience in follow up for on time product launches
• Extensive travel experience a plus
• Knowledge in the following areas:
• Technical product performance
• Global production planning and purchasing
• Raw materials and trim
• Production and manufacturing
• Quota
• Supplier and vendor “market knowledge”

Education: 

• Bachelor Degree in Apparel desired

Skills:

• Negotiation
• Interpersonal
• Communication
• Computer, technically competent
• Team development and management

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.