What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Buyer, Mens - Tommy Hilfiger position at PVH?
The major function is to provide the Buyer/Senior Buyer with the information and data analysis necessary to make product and inventory decisions. They are assigned specific responsibilities that aid in financial decisions that are made by both Buyers and upper management. The position is an integral part of the department and will coordinate across internal departments.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Mens Merchant team in achieving and/or exceeding departmental financial plans
- Help to prepare all necessary documents and resources for major Milestone Meetings, including Hindsight, Buy Review, etc.
- Sample management: maintaining sample accuracy and handoff
- Data entry and assembly of reports and files for daily merchandising responsibilities, including: accurately building and maintaining or dispersing, on order recap, weekly/monthly/seasonal selling recaps, editing and maintaining assortment sheets; reconciling and updating receipts; communicating necessary information to cross-functional team in a timely manner
- Learn to analyze business results in partnership with manager in preparation for weekly CFT. Develop the ability to draw top line conclusions and actions from analysis
- Demonstrate and communicate awareness of retail landscape; Conduct research on competitive set including pricing, style, and key messaging information
- Support team in line build/assorting process
- Build relationships with cross-functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member, contributing to a high performing team
Qualifications:
- College degree; Merchandising degree, a plus
- 1+ years of related experience in Merchandising/Buying/Retail ideal
- Strong to proficient computer skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); ability to learn systems
- Ability to learn quickly and work in a highly collaborative environment
- Be a positive, flexible, team player- Work independently as needed and have strong self initiative, prioritization, multi task and time management skills
- Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree; fashion-related major or strong interest in retail preferred
- Ability to lift or move at least 30 lbs for sample management and participate in possible store visits/ floor sets
- Must be able to handle multiple projects with adherence to deadlines
- Must be highly organized
- Must be able to work independently as well as on group projects
- Must be self-motivated and confident with decision making
- Must be able to communicate well with peers and upper management
- Establish collaborative relationships with planning/distribution and marketing to understand the complete product life cycle and ensure timely delivery and availability of product
- Position based in our NYC office; ability to work remotely, if needed
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, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, 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 also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and 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. To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH
