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TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)
POSTION SUMMARY:
All brands strategy, product development and innovation are led and driven by certain PVH affiliates in the US with respect to products under the Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger sold in NA, Asia and SA; and in the Netherlands with respect to products bearing the Tommy Hilfiger Europe, Calvin Klein Europe with respect and sold in the Asia region. The position in this job description helps the above-mentioned PVH related parties meet their operating and strategic needs.
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Supply Planner is accountable for achieving operational excellence by negotiating with vendors to achieve a high On Time Availability in DC during the planning phase, whilst optimizing vendors capacity utilization, monitoring work in progress and effective exception management.
- The incumbent will support Supply Planning to achieve each PVH’s regional market’s demand needs through timely communication of supply projections to vendors, managing vendor capacity and SMV’s in planning systems, understanding & building visibility for forecast vs offered capacity based on vendors constraints/capabilities, close monitoring of production progress at factories within your assigned hub and enabling timely issue resolution. Support system administration and contribute to the improvement of operational KPI. You will also collaborate with strategic RM planning to support speed and flexibility.
- The incumbent will contribute to the PVH+ Plan.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES (Describe the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the position. Clearly and concisely indicate the end result(s) a person in the position is expected to accomplish.)
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Drive seasonal planning process with vendors for both EU and NA, leading to a high OTA (EU), high in DC (NA)
- Collaborate with vendors to report on key production metrics like weekly production volume, factory utilization and monitor progress.
- Negotiate with vendors based on PVH requested ACD’s.
- Continuously collaborate with vendors on reducing end to end lead time
- Create analyses to demonstrate over/under capacity utilization always contextualizing the variables in product, volume, fabric that create potential risk/reward scenarios for business.
- Execute supply chain optimization opportunities such as speed models, postponement, advancement, expediting, consolidation, segmentation, vendor reduction.
- Build relationships with key internal (fulfillment, sourcing, business teams) and external (regional hubs, vendors) stakeholders through formalized collaboration and partnership.
- Provide analysis to support and help drive monthly integrated business planning (IBP) process to highlight where supply is constrained and scenarios and recommendations on how to address.
- Facilitate and support all strategic initiatives/projects/goals owned by the team.
- Collaborate with Supply planning teams across regionally to manage capacity and resolve supply constraints.
- Provide analysis support to the team based on the business needs and achieve operational excellence.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS (the type and degree of regular contact the position has with contacts inside the company and outside the organization.)
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Internal: GSC, Supply Planning team, HQ Supply Planning team, Sourcing team, Operations team, Strategic Initiative teams, operations and business solutions team, Materials and Technical teamsters and IT support teams, VM teams, Merchandising, Quality and Operations, Brands, HUBS, HR, Finance, CR and logistics teams
- External: Vendors, Suppliers, IT systems service providers
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (the number and positions of associates that report directly or indirectly to the position. Describe any on-going functional project management responsibilities. Use N/A if the position has no supervisory responsibilities.)
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Direct: N.A
- Indirect: N.A
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES (the scope and approximate value of the position’s budgetary responsibilities, including operating and capital budgets, contracts, inventory, margins etc. Use N/A if the position has no budgetary responsibilities.)
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Timeliness, accuracy and tracking of tasks and process to support on-time garment production which impacts the division’s budgetary goals and objectives.
DECISION MAKING (indicate the nature, degree and scope of direct and indirect decision-making responsibilities.)
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Ability to take inputs across different businesses and integrate with analysis results to reach conclusions and decisions for supply chain initiatives
- Provide recommendations, guide and influence teams to make decisions in an effective and timely manner
RESOURCEFULLNESS/CREATIVITY (describe the nature, degree, and scope of opportunity to develop innovative methods and processes.
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Ability to get things done and resolve issues, knowledgeable and adaptable to systems, advanced Excel, ability to make connections and build business relationships with different stake holders.
- Must produce creative ways to manage and process new sets of data from sales and demand planning.
ENVIRONMENT: (describe any special or unique aspects of the work environment which impacts the scope and/or complexity of the position’s responsibilities.)
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Work towards achieving calendar deadlines and timelines. Accuracy of information. ability to work under pressure with multiple projects /tasks.
- Be open minded to ambiguity as we evolve Tommy Hilfiger ways of working.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple cross functional teams and regional hubs.
CORE VALUE
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Embrace PVH's core values: Individuality, Partnership, Passion, Integrity, and Accountability.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education & Experience: (The required degrees, certifications or licenses & the number of years and type of experience required for this position.)
Experience:
- 3-5 years of business experience, minimum 1-3 years in Supply Chain management roles, including: production planning, manufacturing, inventory management, operations, sourcing/procurement, supply chain
- Consumer products company experience preferred, especially a fast-moving, multi-channel consumer goods business with global manufacturing/sourcing. Apparel or like product manufacturing or sourcing is not required but highly desirable.
Education:
- 3+ years of industry experience required in supply chain, preferably apparel.
- Bachelor’s degree in operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or analytics related Business degree.
Skills: (The specific skills an individual must possess to meet the expectations of the position.)
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JDA Collaborate/ESP highly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) – credible at top management level and with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with the business and technical communities.
- Strong analytical and problems solving abilities.
- Effective organization and time management skills, with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate with the global business teams.
- Teamwork
- “Can-do” attitude to drive results.
- Excellent skill in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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.
