Global Director, Packaging and Trim

Brooklyn, New York
PVH
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Global Director, Packaging and Trim

POSITION TITLE: Global Director, Packaging and Trim

BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION: The Underwear Group Technical Services

POSITION REPORTS TO: Sr Director Technical Services

LOCATION: 501 7th Avenue

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Packaging and Trim is responsible for overseeing as the strategic leader behind the Packaging department; guiding the research, development, and sourcing of raw materials that are trend, customer and brand right, while working within lead-time parameters and maintaining pricing structure. Directs efforts to support: Strategy of leveraging the combined purchasing power and developing relationships with material suppliers who can meet multiple objections of: Innovation, sustainability, quality, and delivery speed/reliability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Directs and drives the research for Innovative trends to cross-functional teams. Interprets design concepts to provide commercially viable solutions.
• Directs the research and development of new materials ensuring strategic initiatives are in accordance with brand aesthetic, lead-time and cost strategy.
• Directs all materials sourcing strategies.
• Directs the cost reduction initiatives to meet corporate goals and drives process improvements. Identifies and implements strategies for streamlined workload in partnership with Sourcing, Suppliers and overseas offices.
• Ensure materials developed are commercial and pass all requirements. Ensure cross-functional partners are fully supported regarding technical textile testing and problem solving.
• Leads the development of core materials on a seasonal basis. Attends key Brand meetings as needed to drive raw material strategies and represent team.
• Guide and support suppliers on sustainable initiatives.
• Partners with Design, Merchandising, Sales, Supply, Marketing, Strategic Services, Engineering, IT, SIO, and Quality Assurance teams and suppliers on raw materials research and development related issues. Partners with cross-functional teams (CFTs) to support on-time delivery of first quality goods that meet margin requirements.
• Establishes & maintains relationships with material suppliers for immediate need resolution and future development opportunities.
• Leads on-boarding efforts with new vendors.
• Leads and directs team activities that ensure functional KPI’s are achieved

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience: Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in Trim and Packaging field in apparel industry

– factory mill experience is a plus

Education: Bachelors Degree or industry / mill experience that equates

Skills: Proficient in Trim and Packaging substrates, finishing, and manufacturing process

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Internal: Brand Presidents, Design VPs, Merchandising, GSC Leadership, PVH offshore Raw Materials, HUB Raw Material leaders, Tech Services, and QA teams

External: Mills, yarn and fiber suppliers, chemical finishing and dyeing companies, machinery companies, and factories

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct: Manager of Packaging and Trims

Indirect: Mills and offshore teams

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: T&E for direct reports; Contributes to the P&L of each brand they support by on-time execution and implementation of fabrics.

DECISION MAKING:

• Packaging teams strategy on pre-season development.
• Quality information affecting production.
• People decisions for their appropriate teams.
• Standards for fabrics / trim items in the line.

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Ability to influence internal and external resources to deliver on brands design, quality, and color requirements; Create positive intent and encourage positive outlook during times of change and uncertainty.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Pay Range:$135,000 – $170,000

PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.

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