Tommy Hilfiger Director of Merchandise Planning
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $147,500–199,200/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Director of Merchandise Planning at Tommy Hilfiger (PVH) in New York, NY. Lead strategic financial planning for accessories division, manage planning teams, and drive business results. $147.5K–$199.2K annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create strategic financial plans supporting company objectives and brand goals from top-down and bottom-up perspectives at division, department, and class levels
- Develop sales, gross margin, and inventory plans that align financial objectives with product opportunities in collaboration with direct reports and merchandising teams
- Lead the planning and merchandising team using historical data and current trends to capitalize on new opportunities and identify business risks
- Communicate opportunities and risks to key business partners including merchandising, finance, marketing, visual, and brand leadership
- Meet weekly with planners to review forecasts, category opportunities and risks, markdown recommendations, and inventory reflow strategies
- Present action points to senior management and build consensus on business approaches
- Manage seasonal liabilities, inventory by source, and delivery performance at divisional level
- Partner with allocation teams daily to ensure product strategies are executed to store level
- Coordinate with production teams on projections and buy passoffs
- Meet with planning team to review historical performance at category and key item levels prior to seasonal planning
- Participate in buy reviews with merchants, planners, and allocators to ensure appropriate breadth, depth, and execution
- Lead and facilitate buy finalization meetings with merchants to review pre-season plans and identify risks and opportunities
- Develop, train, and lead planning team members
- Create dynamic team environment encouraging collaboration and creativity within business unit and across brands
- Identify top talent and infuse new bench strength to support succession planning
- Provide consistent and timely feedback to direct reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 5–7 years of merchandise planning experience; 7–10 years of total work experience
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Project management expertise
- Strategic forecasting and financial planning capabilities
- Demonstrated experience presenting and recommending strategies and building business cases
- Proven track record driving business to exceed company plans
- Experience leading and developing a team of at least three direct reports
- Strategic forecasting experience for multidimensional business operations
- Demonstrated success assuming additional areas of accountability
- Strong influencing and negotiating capabilities across various organizational levels
Skills
Experience
7–10 years of total work experience, with a minimum of 5–7 years specifically in merchandise planning. The candidate should demonstrate proven success in leading planning teams, managing multidimensional business operations, developing strategic financial forecasts, and driving business results that exceed company plans in a fashion or retail environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 147,500 to USD 199,200 per annum.
Benefits
Competitive pay; bonus eligibility; equity eligibility; best-in-class medical, vision, dental, and life insurance; disability insurance; above-market 401(k) contribution; generous company-paid holidays and paid time off; hybrid working arrangements; volunteer opportunities; Headspace membership; fitness membership reimbursement; digital meditation subscription reimbursement; health activity rewards program (up to $200 annually); Care.com services including childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, and pet care; tuition reimbursement for continued education; associate discount at company outlets and e-commerce sites.
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