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Calvin Klein · 1 day ago

Sourcing Manager - Calvin Klein

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $137K/yr

6+ years exp

Calvin Klein is a leading lifestyle brand known for its commitment to inclusivity and collaboration. The Sourcing Manager will drive the product development and commercialization process, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure product quality, aesthetics, and pricing meet business requirements.

ApparelBrand MarketingFashionTextiles

Responsibilities

Drive pre-season product development, taking ownership on higher level initiatives and delegating where appropriate

Strategic style allocation which supports vendor strategy, product elevation and cost saving opportunities

Lead product engineering efforts to build product into target costs while maintaining design integrity

Foster continuous communication with design and raw material partners to ensure collaboration / alignment throughout the development process

Ensure accuracy of costing, challenging where appropriate using product knowledge and/or history

Lead initiatives that support tech pack accuracy to drive future, data-driven systems forward

Partner closely with hub/vendor partners to ensure clear understanding of vendor capabilities and drive initiatives to expand competencies where needed

Provide input into level 1 and level 2 country of origin strategy, track and report out on KPIs, create and execute initiatives in support of the strategic vision

Concrete knowledge of product costs – able to identify price distortions and engage cross functional partners for solutions

Facilitate & participate in seasonal product reviews to evaluate sample execution and alignment to tech pack requirements

Drive cross-functional calendar adherence and alert cross-functional partners to calendar implications/business impact, should deliverables be missed

Collaborate with PVH offshore offices and factories directly on daily tasks

Partner with Raw Materials, QA, Technical and Hub Partners to ensure a seasonal risk assessment is complete

Lead sustainable corporate initiatives with vendors and offshore teams

Facilitate raw material booking for proto samples between Design and Vendors

Oversee Late Add process and Line Finalization meetings

Responsible for alignment with business on cost approvals as required

Drive vendor counter-sourcing initiatives, in alignment with the Sourcing Strategy

Lead new vendor onboarding with cross-functional teams, ensuring vendors are connecting with all internal partners as needed to execute production

Facilitate vendor meetings to review in-season development, production & delivery challenges

Identify potential business risk as well as opportunities for improvement, escalating where necessary and offering suggestions to address

Qualification

Product developmentCosting knowledgeKnits experienceVendor managementExcel proficiencyCross-functional collaborationSolution orientedCommunicationAdaptabilityOrganizational skills