Director, Business Planning & Forecasting - Tommy Hilfiger

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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)

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Director of Business Planning and Forecasting develops financial plans and monthly estimates to support the company’s objectives and brand goals at the total channel level.   He/she also provides detailed forecasting and analysis to support both pre-season and in-season management of the business in order to maximize sales, margin, and EBIT. He/she will collaborate with the Finance, Planning, Buying, Ecom and Store teams.  He/she will also work closely with the SVP of Planning on streamlining reporting, processes, systems and tools for the planning organization across O&O and wholesale. He/she will also partner with the SVP of Planning on the development and execution of strategic initiatives within planning to drive sales and optimize profit.  He/she will build out digital strategies as we pivot to a digital first mindset. He/she will communicate across the business to ensure execution of critical business strategies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare the annual budget and monthly management estimate by channel validating sales and margin and ensuring that financial projections represent new strategies, events and holiday shifts, and mitigates risk.  This estimate is directly fed into the P&L and informs critical business decisions
• Identify and validate sales and margin growth and inventory productivity opportunities for annual and three year strategic plans, ensuring execution of the PVH+ Plan

• Support in completion and analysis for the weekly and monthly management presentations with brand president
• Compile and prepare hindsight and financial strategy topline presentations
• Evaluate processes across O&O and wholesale and devise innovative strategies to breakdown silos and improve cross-channel collaboration (i.e. inventory optimization)
• Operate as business point person for system and tool implementations ensuring that business processes are optimized  
• Streamline reporting to allow for improved business analysis and identification of risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with SVP Planning on strategic initiatives to execute on PVH+ plan from a planning perspective (inclusive of growing the digital business through improved visibility, forecasting, assortment optimization and pricing)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-7 years merchandise planning experience; 10 or more years of total work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presenting complex material in an organized and compelling manner

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and supervisory abilities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with track record of driving results through innovative solutions
• Ability to balance both quantitative and qualitative information when recommending strategies and tactics.
• Technical knowledge in PC based systems and application software. Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
• Empowered to make tactical and strategic decisions in order to deliver the divisional budget.  
• Must be flexible to adapt to changing trends of the business and/or ad hoc strategic initiatives.  Must be able to communicate with several layers of management.
• Minimal domestic travel

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The Company will not sponsor applicants to this position for work visas or any other work permits

Pay Range:$143,200---$193,300

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.

Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible. This role is equity eligible.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:

• Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

• 401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.

• Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.

• Wellbeing Support: A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.

• Care.com Services: Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.

• Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

• Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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.

To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.