Sourcing Manager - Calvin Klein

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** POSITION SUMMARY*
* The Sourcing Manager drives the product development and commercialization process, working in collaboration with the internal/external cross functional partners (Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Sourcing, RM, Hubs, Vendors & factories) to deliver product that meets business requirements for quality, aesthetic and price. You will establish consistent communication with hub teams/vendors regarding concerns on proper sample execution and costing, throughout the development process, mitigating 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.

** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB*
* ** In season responsibilities for assigned product category:*
* + 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.

** Product category management:*
* + 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.

** QUALIFICATIONS &

EXPERIENCE:

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* Experience:

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* + Minimum of 6 years' related experience

+ Firm understanding of Product construction and costing

+ Product development, textile or manufacturing-related background is preferred

+ Experience working in Knits required

+ Bachelor's Degree is required

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* Skills:

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* + Experience in working with both development and production teams

+ Ability to work independently 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

+ Comfort learning and working in multiple systems is required

** Internal:
** Sourcing, Design, Merchandising, Raw Materials, Overseas Hubs, Technical, Quality

** External:
** Mills, Garment Factories, Vendors

** BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
** N/A

** DECISION MAKING:
** Drive decisions around product creation for assigned product categories.

** RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY:
** Must be extremely resourceful, a creative thinker and solution oriented.  Must have the ability to drive and influence internal and external resources/partners.
Should foster a positive work environment and encourage positive outlook during times of change and…