Circularity Associate Manager (TEMP) - PVH Corp.

The VCoF team is part of the PVH supply organization and was created to identify, expose and test innovative technologies and business models to deliver on solutions for the future, looking beyond immediate needs. This role will focus on researching, and testing innovative new sustainable materials, trims and packaging, while collaborating with brands and cross functional teams to help bring the materials to scale. The role will focus on innovations with a three to five year time horizonThe PVH Supply Circularity team was created to ensure that PVH creates and operationalizes an end to end circular supply chain that prepares PVH for the changing sustainability environment and the ever changing retail environment.Reporting to the Circularity Supply Director, the Associate Manager is responsible for researching and screening alternative material innovations, providing strategic analysis, generating POC/pilot ideas, scoping project details, and executing tests by collaborating with brands and cross functional teams. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:Build future-looking sustainable material, trims and packaging landscape that includes but is not limited to natural fibers, biosynthetics, recycled-content materials, regenerative materials, biodegradable and compostable materials and innovative packaging.Develop relationships with companies with innovative materials and test the materials prior to bringing into PVH brandsResearch and benchmark industry peers’ initiativesTranslate relevant innovations in the market into feasible pilots at PVHIdentify potential brands at PVH to lead pilots with brands and collaborate with relevant teamsDevelop a project plan and manage the end to end lifecycle of new material adoptionMonitor key metrics of the pilots, such as quality and cost of materials and communicate with leaders both the progress and result of the pilotsUnderstand and communicate environmental impact of materialsWork closely with PVH Supply VCoF leadersDECISION MAKING:Be strategic in selecting the relevant materials to test and pilotMust have strong influencing skillsProvide recommendation around best way to conduct the POCsLeverage both qualitative and quantitative data to provide guidance for the project planRESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY:Able to leverage multiple sources of research and synthesize large amount of information to digestible and actionable projectsAble to think creatively around how to structure the pilots when thinking through best way to partner and execute POCs/testsAble to communicate clearly the objective and plan for the pilots both internally and externallyAble to craft and tell a compelling story when influencing various partners involved in the pilotPositive attitudeExtremely curious and inquisitiveENVIRONMENT: Individual contributor & team player at same time - must be able to work independently and to be self-sufficient, but also must be able to act as a team leader and collaborator.Ability to influence at all levelsAbility to work in ambiguityQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:           Experience:       3+ years of work experience in raw materials, textilesProven ability to create, implement and measure new processesExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentExperience with lifecycle assessments and calculating environmental impact              Education:Degree in material science, textile engineering, textile development or equivalent degree or experienceAdvanced degree preferred, but not required           Skills:                 Knowledge of raw material constructions, dyeing and finishing processStrong problem solving and analytical skillsStrong influencing skills - ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departmentsStrong communication skills both verbal and writtenStrong in MS: Word, Excel, and PowerpointAble to work in the gray and able to create structure around the unknownRapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.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. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVHhttp://www.pvh.com