Senior Manager Development Special Projects - CALVIN KLEIN

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for generating ideas and solving complex problems from the yarn level to finished goods, across all product categories that fit the aesthetics, fit and function requirements for the Calvin Klein brand. This individual will need to develop product across a wide range of categories in partnership with the special projects design, marketing, and advanced concepts teams.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: 

• Drive new innovation and change management for the product development processes
• Research and drive new solutions and strategies for sustainability as it applies to the product life-cycle
• Lead and execute front-end product development for multi-category special projects
• Drive collaboration projects that are unique to the industry
• Attend key meetings and partner with design leads, marketing, legal, overseas PVH offices and garment mills/ vendors
• Partner with Design to create and maintain pre-seasonal raw material portfolios, identifying where new R&D or innovation is required
• Partner with Raw Materials and Packaging to develop leveraged, on-trend toolboxes for each product class, allowing maximum agility in a short lead-time calendar
• Ensure raw material certification and claims for marketing are completed accurately and efficiently to meet calendar deadlines
• Manage cost and speed maximization
• Assess and mitigate risk with regard to raw material component development / selection, partner with TD and QA team for resolution
• Own business relationships with various cross-functional partners including Supply and Supply Strategy
• Partner seamlessly with Senior Manager, Sourcing Special Projects
• Operate with a continuous improvement, agile mindset
• Will lead and manage product creation relationships with L1 and L2 suppliers (development through bulk)
• Will lead and manage product development solutions through technical expertise on Raw Material, Product construction and industry capabilities.
• Provide technical solutions for business requirements on product functionality and speed to market initiatives.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:  

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in raw materials sourcing and development / or overall knits, wovens, or performance product development – a diversified product background is desired
• Prior experience working in an overseas factory or garment mill is desired

        

Education:   BA, BS or MBA preferred

Skills: 

• Analytical and strategic skillset with ability to solve complex issues
• Cutting edge materials development expertise; Understanding of cutting edge raw material manufacturing technologies
• Raw materials expertise is required
• Change management and project management experience
• Strong understanding of costing and pricing, operations, and financial processes and impact
• Creative, design mindset
• Familiarity with sustainable materials and product development life-cycle
• Knowledge of yarn properties and their effect on resulting textile structures
• Familiarity with material laboratories and companies that can provide testing solutions in this space
• Experienced in raw material development costing, as an input to product creation and price structure of garment FOB
• Expert understanding of industrial test methods and standards
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under tight timelines and with limited information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations
• High tolerance for ambiguity: flexible, with ability to take unclear goals and targets forward by formulating a plan which brings clarity and focus in order to achieve deliverables
• Highly effective communication skills; ability to present to a wide range of stakeholders across different teams and levels of the organization resources including executive leaders
• Strong ability for cross-functional calibration and ability to influence change

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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

          

Internal:  Design Leads, Marketing, Product Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Operations, Legal, Sustainability, and Supply Chain Strategy

External:  Factories, mills, vendors, and overseas PVH offices

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: 

• Design thinker
• Smart and scrappy

ENVIRONMENT: 

• Strong ability to multi-task under a fast paced environment
• Handles pressure well and can balance responsibilities across multiple teams

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Company info

PVH Corp
Website : http://www.pvh.com/