Associate Buyer Calvin Klein

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POSITION SUMMARY:  

Responsible for the daily operations of their assigned classification or department, ensuring that quality, inventory, and pricing strategies support the business concept.  Works closely with Buyer to develop conceptual direction, line plan, procure and market merchandise for the assigned department or classification.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: 

• With support of the Buyer, develop merchandise strategies and assortments for specified category ownership. Present strategies to leadership.
• Ownership of category with responsibility for preparing buys and achieving revenue/margin targets and managing buy sheets. 
• Work closely with Buyer to develop conceptual direction, line plan, procure and market merchandise for the assigned department or classification.
• Work closely with planning and allocation to develop merchandise plans, react to trends and execute effective distribution strategies. 
• Manage and controls receipt planning and flow.  
• Conduct weekly/quarterly/seasonal reporting and business analysis. Present findings/actions.
• Work with visual to plan and communicate marketing/floor set direction for his/her department(s). 
• Visit the store regularly to review merchandise, presentation, identify problems, gain feedback and initiating actions accordingly.
• Shop market and competitive landscape to monitor fashion trends, pricing strategies, product knowledge, and presentation techniques. 
• Manage samples; keeps racks in order.
• Responsible for the daily operations of their assigned classification or department, ensuring that quality, inventory, and pricing strategies support the business concept.  
• Build and maintains strong cross functional relationships among CK internal teams.
• Develop strong skills in business programs in working with IP, 7th online, and the Cube.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 

• 3 to 5 years buying/merchandising experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 

Skills:   

• Systems savvy with strong computer skills; especially MS excel. 
• Must be high energy, detail oriented, organized and able to work in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills required.

Company info

PVH Corp
Website : http://www.pvh.com/