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Calvin Klein · 1 day ago

Sourcing Manager (Outerwear)- CK

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $137K/yr

5+ years exp

Calvin Klein is a renowned lifestyle brand committed to fostering an inclusive culture. They are seeking a Sourcing Manager to drive product development and commercialization processes, ensuring effective communication with cross-functional teams and managing product costing and risks.

ApparelBrand MarketingFashionTextiles

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Establish consistent communication with hub teams/vendors regarding concerns on proper sample execution and costing, throughout the development process. Mitigate challenges up-front

Must be a strategic thinker who can drive corporate initiatives while also managing day-to-day responsibilities including ad-hoc projects, requiring quick turn

Proactive management of potential issues; driving to resolution with cross functional teams

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

Seek personal/professional development

Drives the product development and commercialization process, working in collaboration with the internal / external cross functional partners (Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Sourcing, Hubs, Vendors & factories) to deliver product that meets business requirements for quality, aesthetic, and price

Drive pre-season product development, able to handle flash costing, proactively identify margin risk development

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 partners to ensure collaboration / alignment throughout the development process

Maintaining and hit all calendar milestones

Building and maintaining accurate cost records, challenging where appropriate using product knowledge and/or history

Handling submits and approval

Support the Director to achieve department goal

Concrete knowledge of Outerwear product costing & the ability to identify price distortions; engaging 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 QA, Technical and Hub Partners to ensure a seasonal risk assessment is complete

Entefy cost record review and approval in seasonal base

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

Qualification

Outerwear Product DevelopmentOuterwear Manufacturing KnowledgeProduct CostingExcel ProficiencyCross-Functional CollaborationSolution OrientedFlexibleFollow-up SkillsProactive ManagementCommunication SkillsAdaptableWork Independently

Required

5-10 years' experience in Outerwear Product Development / Production

Firm understanding of Outerwear manufacturing (custom classification/ garment structure/raw material property)

Bachelor's Degree is required

Experience in working with both development and production teams

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting

Proven ability to work cross-functionally to meet team deadlines

Flexible and Adaptable to change

Solution Oriented

Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent follow-up skills

Proficient in Excel. Ability to create, update, and format data for tracking and reporting by using pivot tables and formulas

Preferred

Product development, garment pattern or manufacturing-related background is preferred

Knowledge of PLM and Entefy a plus

Benefits

Best in class medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement

Generous company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Hybrid working arrangements

Volunteer opportunities

Seasonal hours

Flexible work schedules

A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities

Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through

Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement

Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount

Company

Calvin Klein

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Calvin Klein is a global lifestyle brand that exemplifies modern, sophisticated style. It is a sub-organization of PVH.

Founded in 1968

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.calvinklein.us

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