Product Development Coordinator

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With a history going back over 130 years, PVH has excelled at growing brands and businesses with rich American heritages, becoming one of the largest global apparel companies. We have over 30,000 associates operating in over 40 countries with over $8 billion in revenues. We own the iconic Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, IZOD, ARROW, Speedo*, Warner’s and Olga brands and market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands.

PVH Europe

PVH Europe is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. The company is founded on a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that is fueled by passion, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s leading designer lifestyle brands, internationally recognized for celebrating the essence of “classic American cool” style. Founded in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger delivers premium styling, quality and value to consumers worldwide with a breadth of collections including Hilfiger Collection , Tommy Hilfiger Tailored , men’s, women’s and kids’ sportswear, Tommy Hilfiger Denim , accessories, and footwear. In addition, the brand is licensed for a range of products, including fragrances, eyewear, watches and home furnishings. Tommy Hilfiger, which was acquired by **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. in 2010, has more than 17,000 associates worldwide and an extensive distribution network in over 115 countries and 1,600 retail stores. Global retail sales of the Tommy Hilfiger brand were US $6.5 billion in 2015.

Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein is a global lifestyle brand that exemplifies bold, progressive ideals and a seductive, and often minimal, aesthetic. We seek to thrill and inspire our audience while using provocative imagery and striking designs to ignite the senses.

Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein and his business partner Barry Schwartz, we have built our reputation as a leader in American fashion through our clean aesthetic and innovative designs. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein products exceed $8 billion in 2015 and were distributed in [over] 110 countries. Calvin Klein employs over 10,000 associates globally. In 2003, we were acquired by **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.., one of the largest apparel companies in the world.

Department Description:

Retail Europe is responsible for the planning, merchandising, store design and visual merchandising for full price and outlet stores across Europe. In close cooperation with the product divisions and marketing, this department leads the buying and merchandising process and ensures an efficient communication from headquarter to the countries.

Position Description and responsibilities:

To ensure that our PVH Outlet Product Development team is fully supported, we are currently seeking a Product Development Coordinator. The Outlet Product Developers manage the sourcing, development and ongoing production of all outlet collections covering all product groups, both for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

As Product Development Coordinator you will be the gatekeeper for all system input, sample handling, assist in product development such as lab-dips, BOMs and measurement charts. You will also handle a part of the collection, covering all related activities. You will be in frequent contact with the Outlet Merchandising teams, Buying Offices and Direct Vendors.

• Support in maintaining the PLM System (Product Management Software) and make sure it is aligned with the Collection Line list on all production information areas.
• Maintaining the BOM’s (Bill of Materials) for all styles. The BOM is the recipe of a garment. It is crucial to keep records of changes to avoid mistakes in bulk production.
• Support in sample management: Keeping a record/track which samples have been received and chasing up on late samples with vendors. This includes photo-shoot samples requests/tracking as well as sending and receiving parcels.
• Daily e-mail communication with vendors/BO’s (Buying Offices) on product related subjects.
• Assist in checking prototypes, Pre-Production samples (PPS), lab-dips and strike-offs and make sure they are according to our requirements; follow up with vendors.
• Assist in checking/Measuring PPS to make sure they are according to size specification; participate in fitting sessions.
• Keeping close contact with the Merchandise team on product updates and developments.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has a background in garment production, processes and systems, either from school or work experience. They should be precise and tends to work accurately and timely. They should be pro-active, initiative and has good communication skills as daily contact with Buying offices, vendors and other department teams are a big part of the daily tasks. 

• Education: Higher textile education (AMFI, De Maere, TMO, MTS Mode & Clothing or similar).
• Accurate and efficient
• Working experience (i.e: internship) in development/sourcing/production of apparel.
• Solid knowledge of garment production
• Good communication skills
• Flexible and team worker
• Microsoft Office skills and Adobe.
• Fluent in written and spoken English

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