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Product Development Coordinator, Calvin Klein Footwear
Be part of an iconic story.
PVH is the growth platform for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. Through driving brand strength and relevance, we are connecting our global, iconic brands closer to where the consumer is going than ever before, today and with future generations. 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+.
The Team
The Calvin Klein Footwear department spearheads the global footwear development and production for Calvin Klein Footwear. Positioned as one of the company's fastest-growing sectors, it operates within a dynamic, ambitious environment. The Footwear Product Development team operates within the broader Footwear & Accessories department, collaborating closely with Merchandising, Design, as well as both near- and offshore Buying offices. This collaborative effort ensures the timely delivery of high-quality, profitable collections to the market
The Position
The role of the Product Development Coordinator Footwear is to coordinate and support the Product Development process within the different product lines for the Calvin Klein Footwear business, on a daily basis from creative concept into pre-production stage with Design and Product Development located in Amsterdam, Italy, Portugal and China.
Reporting to the Product Development Manager, they coordinate and supports the development and pre-production process with all relevant parties involved (Design, Merchandising, Sales, Product Development), in order to achieve commercial product execution aligns with corporate goals, the calendar (critical path) and financial key performance.
With an extensive passion for footwear, the Product Development coordinator is the key supporting figure and link throughout the entire development process from SRF (Sample Request Form) into SMS (Salesmen Samples) with everyone involved.
- Support the Product Development Managers on the day-to-day work
- Coordinating and supporting in setting up of manuals, processes, best practices as well as key-reviews
- PLM maintenance as a supportive role to PD managers in Amsterdam, Portugal and China
- All shipping related tasks to control, from proto sample shipment to bulk SMS control
- Gatekeeper for the seasonal development calendar
- Setup and maintain product development projects as well as overall company projects
- Think innovative and sustainable in all aspects (process, material and product)
- Communication between internal and external partners to resolve product development related issues.
- Receiving full support from the Senior Product Development Manager and the PD team
- Emphasizing sustainability in both product development and processes
The Ideal Candidate
- A passion for footwear, sustainability and details
- Experience of computer systems (PLM, MS Office)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Project management skills
- Pro-active, solution driven attitude
- Fluent in English, Italian and/or Chinese is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving ability and solution minded
- Open to travel within Europe and potentially to Asia
Be valued.
In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH EMEA is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. We are the home to 2500 big thinkers, natural entrepreneurs, and challenge seekers from all kinds of backgrounds.
- How we support you: choose the hybrid setup and working hours that suit you, in addition to meeting-free Fridays, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, 25 days of paid holidays, mental health days, parental leave, home office allowance, commuting allowances, employee assistance programs, and pension schemes
- Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs
- Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy
- Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals
- Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!
Be part of it.
PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.