POSITION SUMMARY:

　　The Director of Raw Materials will be responsible for leading and supporting the development and execution of raw materials to meet cost, quality and aesthetic for Calvin Klein Apparel globally and focus on developing efficient, scalable processes to achieve operational excellence while meeting Sustainable and traceable global goals.

　　The Director of Raw Materials is responsible to lead a team that manages the overall process of developing and innovating new and seasonal fabrics that meet designer’s aesthetic vision while balancing quality, cost and speed through a strong sustainable lens.

　　They will collaboratively develop and maintain a fabric supply chain that drives and supports the overarching strategic vision.

　　Leads and supports collaborative internal cross functional teams and vendor/mill relationships to drive for future opportunities.

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES :

　　Director of Raw Material’s primary focus is to globally lead a team to source fabrics to adhere and execute to our cost, quality and aesthetic within our supply chain model and timelines.

　　Drive and manage seasonal raw material portfolios and strategic developments, which support seasonal brand direction and aesthetic.

　　Lead team to ensure optimal raw material supply chain is aligned to overarching strategic goals and business needs

　　Drive escalation process with root cause analysis and resolution management

　　Establish supply chain strategies in support of business needs

　　Partner with external supply chain partners to drive results through collaboration and shared strategic goals

　　Manage cost and speed optimization

　　Drive positive KPI’s and Operational Excellence

　　Guide and support suppliers on brand’s sustainable initiatives .

　　Monitor and respond to global macro trends to optimize costs

　　Drive process improvements

　　Analyze data and use strategically

　　Develop, coach and lead team

　　Drive process improvement

　　Create strong relationships with the vendor and supplier matrix while maintaining clear knowledge of all their strengths, capabilities, specialties, and innovations.

　　DECISION MAKING

　　Drive the efficiency and effectiveness of operational excellence

　　Decision making on cost, quality based on brand goals

　　RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY

　　Ability to drive and influence internal and external resources / partners

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

　　ENVIRONMENT

　　An environment of changing priorities an deadlines

　　Able to seamlessly work globally: internal and external

　　Must be flexible to adapt to changing trends of business and/or ad hoc projects

　　CORE VALUE

　　Embrace PVH's core values: Individuality, Partnership, Passion, Integrity, and Accountability.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

　　Education & Experience:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred with a minimum of 15 years of experience in the apparel industry.Skills:

　　Advanced development and technical fabric knowledge

　　Works independently and collaboratively

　　Microsoft office/PLM/3D technologies

　　Team management and leadership skills

　　Financial and negotiating skills

　　Strong understanding of mill/ vendor and COO competencies

　　Data Analytics

　　Project Management

　　Actively seek continues improvement and a solution orientated mindset

　　DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are committed to recruiting, training and providing career advancement to all associates regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, or social or ethnic origin. Diversity in the workplace is encouraged. Bigotry, racism and any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.