PVH Senior Trim & Packaging Specialist

Role & Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development and implementation of seasonal and core trim and packaging materials for assigned Business Units, product categories or material areas, from concept through final approval
• Translate design direction into technically feasible, scalable and high-quality material solutions that balance brand identity, commercial requirements, sustainability, compliance, traceability and production needs
• Curate seasonal material toolboxes and maintain core toolboxes that support innovation, brand consistency, operational efficiency and commercial objectives
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality, suppliers and other stakeholders to deliver successful seasonal developments, aligning scope, ownership, timing, expectations and required decisions
• Assess and shape incoming development requests by clarifying underlying business needs and constructively challenging requests where needed to align with team remit, agreed processes and business priorities
• Prioritize and manage assigned workload, timelines, dependencies and risks, adapting plans as requirements change and making capacity constraints and necessary trade-offs visible to relevant stakeholders
• Navigate differing perspectives and priorities, influence decisions and manage expectations across functions and organizational levels without direct authority
• Resolve complex technical, commercial and operational development challenges by applying in-depth expertise, relevant data and sound business judgment
• Apply and uphold agreed development processes, approval requirements, standards and the nominated supplier matrix, ensuring materials meet PVH requirements for quality, compliance, sustainability, corporate responsibility and traceability
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely material specifications, approvals and digital records within PLM and relevant digital material libraries
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify material assortments, improve development processes and contribute to the evolution of tools, standards and best practices across the Trim & Packaging development discipline
• Act as a subject-matter resource for assigned material categories, providing technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders, mentoring less experienced team members and sharing relevant industry, material and technology developments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials, textiles, product development, engineering, fashion, supply chain or another relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• 4+ years of relevant experience in trim, packaging, raw materials or product development within the apparel, fashion or consumer goods industry
• Proven experience managing material developments from initial concept through commercialization or final approval, including resolving complex technical, supplier, quality, cost, timeline and operational challenges
• In-depth knowledge of trim and packaging materials, manufacturing processes and material applications, combined with commercial judgment to balance brand, design, quality, cost, sustainability, compliance, timing and scalability requirements
• Strong project, workload and priority-management capabilities, with experience managing multiple concurrent developments and adapting to changing requirements
• Excellent stakeholder-management, influencing and negotiation skills, with ability to build alignment, manage expectations and navigate differing perspectives across functions and organizational levels
• Experience working effectively with global cross-functional teams and external suppliers, with flexibility to support different Business Units and product categories as business needs evolve
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with ability to make sound decisions while combining attention to detail with understanding of broader business priorities
• Clear and credible written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English

Skills

Experience

4+ years of relevant experience in trim, packaging, raw materials or product development within the apparel, fashion or consumer goods industry. Proven track record managing material developments from concept through commercialization, resolving complex technical, supplier, quality, cost and operational challenges. Experience working with global cross-functional teams and external suppliers across multiple Business Units and product categories.

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials, textiles, product development, engineering, fashion, supply chain or another relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Workplace

Benefits

Exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, nutritional and wellbeing programs, extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, campus-themed activities, PVH University training programs for professional and personal development, employee discounts on Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger merchandise, access to seasonal market launches and sample sales.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.