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Manager, Raw Materials

All brand strategy, product development, and innovation are led and driven by certain PVH affiliates in the US concerning products under Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger sold in NA, Asia, and SA; and in the Netherlands concerning products bearing the Tommy Hilfiger Europe, Calvin Klein Europe with respect and sold in the Asia region. The position in this job description helps the PVH mentioned above-related parties meet their operating and strategic needs.

• The Raw Material Manager is responsible for executing new and seasonal fabrics that meet the designer's aesthetic vision while balancing quality, cost, and speed.

• They will maintain and develop a supply chain that supports the overarching strategic vision.

• Collaborating with mills, US Raw Material team, and Supply Chain Partners. The RM Manager will manage Technicians within the region if applicable.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Fabric Development and Sourcing:

• Effectively executes against design briefs

• Manage and train Mills across a defined region

• Owns communication with mills, Hubs, and the US RM team. Communicate directly with the US Design team if needed

• Oversee wash development and ensure aesthetic and performance characteristics

• Be aware of industry trends through research. Attend global shows as appropriate. Manage the process of communicating trends and research. Understand how the trend works and opportunities for marketing claims

• Perform periodic SWOT analysis of mill performance and alignment to sourcing needs. Identify gaps, propose ideas to close gaps, and work with mills to elevate

• Partner with the mill on solutions to drive the shortest lead times while balancing cost and quality

• Guide US team on textile knowledge and mill-specific processes and technology

• Analyze 4 lever costing information

• Provide macro trend information available from the mill that may impact the negotiation result

• Negotiate price

• Negotiate to eliminate fabric liabilities wherever possible

• Collaborate with across brands to find out the cost leveraging opportunities

Quality:

• Oversee fabric testing and ensure mills understand expectations. Communicate as needed to QA to ensure final garment quality

• Resolve any fabric-related issues on the escalation review

• Utilize technical expertise in collaboration with the mill to meet quality expectations. Proactively resolve quality issues

Process:

• Execute strategic initiatives

• Proactively monitor and meet calendar deadlines for approvals and mill execution. Ensure capacity to meet deadlines and manage resources as needed

• Review and manage the process by analyzing metrics to determine the effectiveness of the current process. Surface ideas for improvement and identify any threats.

Leadership:

• Provide Inspirational leadership to direct reports

• work with direct reports to establish their goals

• Mentor and coach direct reports on performance expectations

• Influence peers and seek support from the Director if difficulty in influencing upward

• Perform technician roles if no technician within the country

• Provide cross-functional support as identified by the supervisor

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Internal Contacts: Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Merchandising,

External Contacts: Mills, Garment Factories, Trim Suppliers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct: (Senior) Raw Mater technician

DECISION MAKING

• Responsible for the day-to-day governance of all associates in the team

• Make decisions in the best interest of the brand and corporate

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY

• Technically savvy enough to respond to the requirements as well as the development of the brand teams’ needs.

ENVIRONMENT : (describe any special or unique aspects of the work environment that impact the scope or complexity of the position’s responsibilities.)

• Must be able to operate in an environment of changing priorities and deadlines;

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

CORE VALUE

• Embrace PVH's core values: Individuality, Partnership, Passion, Integrity, and Accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Textile or related subject with 8 years or above relevant industry experience

• Extensive knowledge of raw materials, construction, costing, macroeconomic trends, and capacity planning. Knowledge of Chemicals

• Detail-oriented and problem-solving in approach

• Strong organizational skills. Results & solutions driven

• Ability to synthesize: take complex issues and draw valid actionable fact fact-based conclusions

• Able to drive change, inspire, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team

• Able to establish and maintain strong working relationships cross-functionally and cross-divisionally, as well as externally

• Ability to know when to direct teams in a leadership capacity and when to take a hands-on approach to deliver timely results

• Strong negotiating skills in diverse cultural environments

• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Deadline-driven with a strong sense of urgency and accuracy.

• Computer literate. Knowledge of Web PLM preferred

• Good command of both spoken and written English

• Previous people management experience is a plus

DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are committed to recruiting, training and providing career advancement to all associates regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, or social or ethnic origin. Diversity in the workplace is encouraged. Bigotry, racism and any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.