Overview
Senior Merchandiser Womenswear – Tommy Hilfiger Global Jobs in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands at Tommy Hilfiger
Title: Senior Merchandiser Womenswear – Tommy Hilfiger Global
Company: Tommy Hilfiger
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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 Hilfiger Womenswear division is one of the main business drivers within Tommy Hilfiger. Based in the Amsterdam Global HQ, the team is split into 4 sub teams: Design, Production, Sourcing & Development, Buying & Planning and Merchandising & Sales.
These 4 teams work together in an informal setting to create styled and high-end quality products for the Global consumer base. Tommy Hilfiger Womenswear presents 4 collections per year (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter).
The Position
As a Sr. Merchandiser working in the Womenswear Division, you will be part of the Product Merchandising team creating and executing seasonal global collections. You will work closely with the Sr. Merchandise Manager, to oversee the Merchandising for the Womenswear global woven collections, storytelling, tiering and assortments. Next to that, you will work in collaboration with the developers from the development team and the designers. Together with the Sr. Merchandise Manager you will work on range plans, including margin targets, styles/option count and price build ups.
Position Responsibilities
The Sr. Merchandiser will report to the Sr. Merchandising Manager of Womenswear and will have the following responsibilities
Gain understanding of the Markets and trends by pursuing (field) market research
Work collaboratively with the Sr. Merchandising Manager to create seasonal range plans, taking into consideration the needs of Wholesale, Retail & Ecommerce channels
Build a strong relationship with Design and Product Development and collaborate with them to build a commercially strong collections in alignment with range plans, by providing guidance during the global collection-building process (e.g. in Merchandising brief handover, Sketch and Proto reviews), and presenting the collection at key meetings
Close collaboration with the other merchandisers within the Womenswear division or other divisions
Responsible for execution and communication of market and merchandise-specific changes to products throughout the development process
Review and perform different angles of sell-in/sell-out analysis and reporting needed for planning and evaluation of respective lifestyle and/or category to support (management) decision-making
Present and explain the global collection (e.g. looks, styles, and laydown) to the markets in several key milestone meetings
Ensure forecasting and updates at given milestones and conduct PLM related activities
Support Divisions in market smart pricing and margin management
The Ideal Candidate
6 years experience in a merchandising role
High level of creative and analytical skills
Ability to handle pressure while working on multiple tasks under tight deadlines by providing high quality work results
Strong entrepreneurial mindset
Understanding of Global country requirements and ability to translate the needs into the global collection
Team player mindset, embraces team mentality and collaboration
Excellent skills in MS Excel (reporting and handling big data amount, executing pivots and other analysis) as well as Word and PowerPoint are a plus
Knowledge of PLM is a plus
Ability to travel
Fluent in English
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!
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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.
