Product Development Associate

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POSITION TITLE : Product Development Associate

DEPT. / DIVISION : Business Group, TUG & CKNA Supply

LOCATION : ISC, India Office

POSTION SUMMARY : (Briefly state the main purpose and function of the position. Describe why this position exists and its major contribution to the organization.)

The Product Development Associate supports the division by working closely with Design, Supply Chain, Operations, and Tech Design. Own tech pack Integrity. Be the style bridge, point of contact and facilitator across all global functions. Facilitate risk assessment and solutions throughout the product creation process. Own the style details, knowledge of style process and history.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES (Describe the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the position.

Clearly and concisely indicate the end result(s) a person in the position is expected to accomplish.)

• Helps facilitate communication and information flow to Design & sourcing on development opportunities from overseas operations.
• Creates and maintains tech packages from initial development through buy / commits (including sketches, BOM, CAD images, block / fit, wash, proto request, etc.)
• Communicates all changes to internal and external groups (i.e. sourcing, PVH OSO's, factories / vendors, etc. Tech packs are created for in line styles, specials, Big and Tall and Career Apparel.
• Provides coordination between design, sourcing, tech design, buyers, / sales, operations and overseas PVH OSO's, factories / vendors to ensure all development through production requirements are followed
• Attend fittings with design and tech.
• Maintain NRF table in PLM
• Assign and maintain style numbers, fabric codes and original sample codes
• Attend onsite and offsite training, key meetings, vendor meetings
• Maintain folders and documents of seasonal requirements of style development
• Evolve to new formats based on the business need and communicate
• Work on the PLM system and ensure accuracy in TP updates
• As needed, explore a new tool to support the business and product development process
• Report weekly work status to line manager
• Schedule calls with the vendor to resolve any discrepancies in style
• Manage Proto / SMS tracker report online and report every week
• Manage SXS liability report online and report periodically
• Update packaging trims as per brand specification on a seasonal basis
• Create and maintain trim templates online / offline
• Review seasonal calendar with line manager
• Maintain / upload artworks to the trim / styles as per business need.
• Generate report from PLM and prepare pivot summary to report
• Update marketing trims in styles as per business requirement
• Develop and maintain professional and positive vendor and supplier relationships

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS (the type and degree of regular contact the position has with contacts inside the company and outside the organization.) Internal Contacts : Internal : Design, Global Supply, Regional Operations, Tech Design, Go-to-Market, Data Governance, and Business Process teams

External Contacts : External : Overseas factories, hubs, and mills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (the number and positions of associates that report directly or indirectly to the position. Describe any on-going functional project management responsibilities.

Use N / A if the position has no supervisory responsibilities.)

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES (the scope and approximate value of the position's budgetary responsibilities, including operating and capital budgets, contracts, inventory, margins etc. Use N / A if the position has no budgetary responsibilities.)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Education & Experience

(The required degrees, certifications or licenses & the number of years and type of experience required for this position.)

Skills : (The specific skills an individual must possess in order to meet the expectations of the position.)

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.

Skills Required

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