Supply Planner (offshore)

Be part of an iconic story.

TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

The Position

All brands strategy, product development and innovation are led and driven by certain PVH affiliates in the US with respect to products under the Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger sold in NA, Asia and SA; and in the Netherlands with respect to products bearing the Tommy Hilfiger Europe, Calvin Klein Europe with respect and sold in the Asia region. The position in this job description helps the above-mentioned PVH related parties meet their operating and strategic needs.

• Supply Planner is accountable for achieving operational excellence by negotiating with vendors to achieve a high On Time Availability in DC during the planning phase, whilst optimizing vendors capacity utilization, monitoring work in progress and effective exception management.

• The incumbent will support Supply Planning to achieve each PVH’s regional market’s demand needs through timely communication of supply projections to vendors, managing vendor capacity and SMV’s in planning systems, understanding & building visibility for forecast vs offered capacity based on vendors constraints/capabilities. Support system administration and contribute to the improvement of operational KPI. You will also collaborate with strategic RM planning to support speed and flexibility.

• The incumbent will contribute to the PVH+ Plan. 

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Responsibilities:

• Drive seasonal planning process with vendors for both EU and NA, leading to a high OTA (EU), high in DC (NA)

• Collaborate with vendors to report on key production metrics like weekly production volume, factory utilization and monitor progress.

• Negotiate with vendors based on PVH requested ACD’s.

• Continuously collaborate with vendors on reducing end to end lead time

• Create analyses to demonstrate over/under capacity utilization always contextualizing the variables in product, volume, fabric that create potential risk/reward scenarios for business.

• Execute supply chain optimization opportunities such as speed models, postponement, advancement, expediting, consolidation, segmentation, vendor reduction.

• Build relationships with key internal (fulfillment, sourcing, business teams) and external (regional hubs, vendors) stakeholders through formalized collaboration and partnership.

• Provide analysis to support and help drive monthly integrated business planning (IBP) process to highlight where supply is constrained and scenarios and recommendations on how to address. 

• Facilitate and support all strategic initiatives/projects/goals owned by the team.

• Collaborate with Supply planning teams across regionally to manage capacity and resolve supply constraints.

• Provide analysis support to the team based on the business needs and achieve operational excellence.

Internal and External Contacts:

• Internal: GSC, Supply Planning team, HQ Supply Planning team, Sourcing team, Operations team, Strategic Initiative teams, operations and business solutions team, Materials and Technical teamsters and IT support teams, VM teams, Merchandising, Quality and Operations, Brands, HUBS, HR, Finance, CR and logistics teams

• External: Vendors, Suppliers, IT systems service providers

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or analytics related Business degree.

• 3-5 years of business experience, minimum 1-3 years in Supply Chain management roles, including: production planning, manufacturing, inventory management, operations, sourcing/procurement, supply chain

• Consumer products company experience preferred, especially a fast-moving, multi-channel consumer goods business with global manufacturing/sourcing. Apparel or like product manufacturing or sourcing is not required but highly desirable.

• JDA Collaborate/ESP highly preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) – credible at top management level and with both technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with the business and technical communities.

• Strong analytical and problems solving abilities.

• Effective organization and time management skills, with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate with the global business teams.

• Teamwork

• “Can-do” attitude to drive results.

• Excellent skill in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

At PVH, how we act is as important as what we do. Here are some key behaviours we expect from our people:

ENTERPRISE FIRST – we act in the best interests of PVH and its consumers beyond our own team, brand, region or market.

DRIVE CHANGE – we lead by example and are optimistic about change. We challenge the status quo but fully commit once a decision is made.

CREATE CLARITY – we are diligent in providing context and setting our priorities so we can be productive quickly.

INSPIRE TRUST – we create safe spaces for debate and deliver on what we promise so people can learn to depend on us.

TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY – we focus on work with the biggest business impact and give candid feedback to each other.

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+.   

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

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 without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, 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 is also committed 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.