Calvin Klein Sourcing Associate

About Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein is a globally influential American fashion house founded in New York in 1968, celebrated for its refined minimalism, modern sensuality, and cultural impact across apparel, underwear, denim, fragrance, and lifestyle categories. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where design intelligence, commercial agility, and inclusive storytelling converge. Its teams contribute to a legacy shaped by bold imagery, disciplined simplicity, and a distinctly urban point of view. Calvin Klein seeks talent eager to challenge convention, understand contemporary consumers, and build resonant brand experiences within an international organization committed to creativity, collaboration, and responsible growth.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support category management in alignment with supply chain and business strategies across sourcing, product development, pre-production and production, while meeting organizational goals and metrics.
• Manage calendars, ensure adherence and assist with problem-solving.
• Support the manager with management business reviews, meetings and other assigned projects.
• Collaborate with the category manager and PVH offshore offices to meet deliverables and keep systems updated.
• Create cost charts and analyze costs for new developments, working with vendors on options to meet AUC targets.
• Develop and maintain research and development tracking reports.
• Assist in monitoring seasonal sample status and propose mitigation plans throughout development as needed.
• Participate in proto and SMS reviews and line finalization meetings.
• Follow up daily and communicate by email with onshore and offshore cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager and Design on seasonal research and development and new sourcing opportunities.
• Manage supply team projects as needed, including seasonal audits and sample tracking.
• Maintain current information in Entefy and PLM systems, including product allocation, costing, proto tracking, testing and risk assessment.
• Work with hub teams and vendors to resolve development and production issues.
• Monitor calendar deliverables with vendors and cross-functional partners, escalating issues or late deliverables to the Manager.
• Receive and distribute submissions such as samples and trim cards, and send parcels as needed.
• Handle other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in product development, sourcing and manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Analytical ability and understanding of supply goals and metrics.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills, including root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including listening and negotiation.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, with excellent follow-up skills; able to identify appropriate contacts to gather information and drive solutions.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Able to collaborate and communicate clearly across cultures, geographies and time zones.
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and PivotTable experience required.
• PDM, PLM, Centric and Entefy are a plus.
• Must be able to problem-solve and offer solutions that improve efficiency, adapt to changing business trends and support ad hoc projects.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, continually evolving environment.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years in product development, sourcing and manufacturing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 76,300 to USD 103,100 per annum.

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus programs; medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance; above-market 401(k) contributions; company-paid holidays and paid time off; hybrid working arrangements; volunteer opportunities; seasonal hours and flexible schedules; Headspace membership; fitness membership and digital meditation subscription reimbursement; up to $200 a year in rewards for exercise and healthy activities; Care.com services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation and pet care, plus backup-care reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; and associate discounts at company outlets and e-commerce sites. Eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of employment; benefits may change.

Culture

Calvin Klein fosters a modern, inclusive workplace culture shaped by bold creativity, confident self-expression, and a global fashion perspective. As an employer, the brand encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowers teams to challenge conventions, and maintains a fast-paced environment where innovation and cultural relevance are central to its identity.

About Cerulean

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