Senior Manager, Knits Fabric R&D - CALVIN KLEIN

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Position:  Senior Manager, Knits R&D

Brand and Job Function: Calvin Klein Global - Raw Materials

Location: New York, NY                            

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager, Knits R&D will be responsible for managing the overall process of knit development, innovating new and seasonal fabrics that meet the brand aesthetic vision while balancing cost, quality and calendar adherence. Individual will be strategic and proactive in sourcing fabrics keeping in mind current company initiatives such as speed to market, sustainability and corporate environmental initiatives. The principal purpose is to lead in globally sourcing and developing knit fabrics with brand aesthetic at the right cost using a strategic go forward filter to fulfill the brands needs and strategic goals while ensuring best in quality.

What You Will Do:

• Drive and manage all phases of knit fabric research and development with an emphasis on forward aesthetic and strategic thinking to determine direction for future seasons while driving the business forward

• Manage cost and speed optimization

• Support Raw Materials (RM) and supply chain strategies

• Assess and mitigate risk at fabric level and propose solutions ensuring calendar adherence

• Ensure HUB RM team is clear on seasonal direction & execution of RM

• Oversee management of digital /physical RM libraries

• Own business relationships with cross-functional partners

• Troubleshooting issues & escalating when appropriate

• Drive process improvement

• Coaching and developing a team

• Oversee developments adhering to calendar deliverables

• Completing and understanding seasonal analytics to support strategic go forward plans

• Maintenance of fabric resource library to support seasonal inspiration and foundational fabrics

What You Will Bring:

• 7-8 years minimum of Research & Development (R&D) experience

• 2-4 years’ experience leading a team of 1 or more

• Working directly with overseas mills and factories

• Expert understanding of global knit textile knowledge

• Verbal comprehension & critical thinking

• Problem solving and decision making

• Strong presentation skills

• Excellent management and organizational skills

• Strong strategic and analytical skills

• Ability to work closely and partner effectively with design, vendors, mills and global production

• Awareness of potential testing and/or quality issues

• Make decisions pertaining to fabric creation,  data and approvals within region 

• Ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple functions

• Ability to drive and influence internal and external resources / partners

• Create positive intent and encourage positive outlook during times of change and uncertainty

• Ability to work effeciently in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment

• Work with multi-cultural, multi- lingual, multi-time zone business partners and counter-parts

• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and open to change

        

Education:  

• B.S. Textiles or Fashion degree preferred

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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Pay Range:$121,400---$164,300

PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.

Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible. This role is equity eligible.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:

• Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

• 401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.

• Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.

• Wellbeing Support: A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.

• Care.com Services: Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.

• Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

• Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About PVH:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.   

 

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