Merchandiser

PVH Corp.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing facilities onsite gym and a

Campus with food and social events

PVH University training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

PVH Corp. in Amsterdam (TJM category) seeks a Merchandiser to own Tees, heavy-weight knits and Graphics. You will be integral to product strategy, range planning and cross-functional collaboration with Design, PD, Tech, Planning and Merchandising.

You will obsess over consumer needs, build a 1-3 year strategic direction for Tees and related categories, and drive seasonal plans aligned with brand priorities and regional KPIs.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3-5 years experience in merchandising, commercial, buying or product development.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability with data sources.

Responsibilities

• Obsessing over consumer product needs and leading the product group strategy within the category merchandising team and strategy.
• Being product obsessed and expert within the Tees, heavy weighted knits and Graphics business.
• Setting and owning a clear strategic direction for Tees, heavy weighted knits and Graphics across 1-3 years.
• Creating seasonal range plans and product strategies aligned with brand direction and KPI targets.
• Building strong relationships with Design, Product Development and Planning teams.
• Preparing and executing all key milestones within the category and BU with cross-regional stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills for product strategy and collections to stakeholders.
• Strong business and product analysis, reviewing sell-in/sell-out and pricing architecture.
• Product and line forecasting, PLM data management and cross-category collaboration.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Commercial mindset

Buying experience

Product development

Team collaboration

English fluency

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Be part of an iconic story.

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)

The Team

The Tommy Jeans business unit is one of the main business drivers within Tommy Hilfiger Europe. Based in the Amsterdam European HQ, the team is split into three category teams: Denim, Tommy Jeans Women’s (non-denim) & Tommy Jeans Men’s (non-denim). This role sits within our TJM category team, with a category team spanning cross-functionally including ‘Design, Product Development, Tech, Planning, Merchandising ’.

The Position

The TJM Merchandiser position reports into the Senior Director for TJM and is a pivotal role owning Tees, heavy-weight knits & Graphics.

Key Responsibilities

• Obsessing over consumer product needs & behaviours whilst leading the product group strategy within the category merchandising team & strategy.
• Being product obsessed & expert within the Tees, heavy weighted knits & Graphics business.
• Setting & owning a clear strategic direction for Tees, heavy weighted knits & Graphics across a medium-to-long-term basis (1-3 years) being a key deliverable. Having the ability to work short term across multiple collections & seasons at once, adapt to newness whilst always considering the main strategic direction.
• Creating seasonal range plans and product strategies. Leading with the brands direction, seasonal priorities & concepts, always taking into consideration BU KPI’s with regional input & commercial needs.
• Range plans that enable clear commercial potential (circa 80%) whilst enabling must-have newness & trends to come through (circa 20%) whilst brand DNA remains a key focus at all times.
• Building strong relationships within the category team, notably Design, Product Development & Planning to build on brand strategy, efficient & profitable collections. Balancing commercial product needs with the seasonal design direction & key newness (trends) being a key outcome.
• Preparing & executing all key milestones within the category & BU team, including key stakeholder management across the regions, other BU’s & product leadership.
• Strong presentation skills are a key deliverable, including product strategy & collections, with key stakeholders being the category team, regional merchandising & commercial teams throughout key calendar touchpoints.
• Strong business & product analysis being a key deliverable. Reviewing sell-in & sell-out results, pricing architecture, BU & category KPI’s.
Strong product & line forecasting, PLM system management alongside other key data sources.Strong cross-category communication & teamwork whilst identifying & implementing best practices to ensure high clarity, focus & execution of category priorities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Approximately 3-5 years experience in Merchandising, Commercial , Buying or Product Development
• A Strong combination of product & commercial mindset
• A Strong team collaborator & communicator with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to obsess over consumers & products across analysis using varied data sources & cross-functional colleagues.
• Build a narrative around trends/patterns to create strategies
• Detail-oriented and proactive with a willingness to learn
• Organizational and management skills – with an ability to manage multiple projects/seasons at the same time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Experienced user of MS Office, specifically ExcelExperience with a PLM-style management system is a plusFluent in English, verbal and writtenPassionate about the lifestyle and apparel/fashion industry, Tommy Jeans Brand and products

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs
• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy
• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals
• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!

Check out our Amsterdam Campus here.

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.