Design Your Future at PVHSr Buyer - Women's ApparelPOSITION SUMMARY: The Sr Buyer is responsible for partnering with management to create and execute the merchandise strategies for assigned departments to meet or exceed financial plans; acts as a key leader with cross functional teams (buying, planning, sourcing, design, visual, allocation, and field).PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: Develop, execute and meet or exceed department sales, gross margin and inventory plans. Work in partnership with VP / DMM and cross functional partners to accomplish these plans through assortment strategies, price architecture, promotional strategies, and floorset store merchandising.Lead teams to create a balanced assortment in terms of: brand appropriateness, fashion vision, quality, fit, value, price point, style/SKU count and key item depthDevelop and execute strategies utilizing knowledge based on analysis of business and competitive setCollaborate with planning to develop effective class plans, pricing strategies, & execute POSIdentify key opportunities; analyze the business and react with timely reorders and cancellations to maximize businessWork with EVP / GMM and VP / DMM to execute top level strategic initiatives; partner with cross functional teams, along with direct reports, to drive these initiative.Acts as expert on competition and industry trends; ability to translate into innovative, relevant, fashion-forward productBuild relationships with 3rd party vendors/licensees, and strategically partner to deliver a differentiated product mixCollaborate with visual merchandising to drive sales and gross margin through innovative and strategic in-store presentationsTrain, lead and develop direct reports, serving as the leader of the business, while simultaneously allowing team and cross functional partners the creative freedom and opportunities to act as the managers of their individual departmentsFoster an environment of continual training and developmentEnsure effective communication with the field organization. Solicit frequent feedback and integrate into future departmental strategiesTake lead role in senior management meetings (business review meetings, monthly OTB, etc. ), presenting in-depth analysis of respective departments and classifications; must be able to sell and validate point of view with facts and analysis.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Experience: Minimum of 7 -10 years retail buying experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field required Skills: Strategic thinker with ability to manage from high level to low level detailBalanced analytical mind with innovative, creative thought – from business operation and product standpointsMust be highly organized; ability to work in dynamic, changing, fast paced environment.Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, JDA systemsPVH 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. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.
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