Director Finance Product Planning- Calvin Klein

Director Brand Planning - Global CK

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About the Role :

The Director Brand Planning - Global CK :

Will support the Senior Director and act as a financial advisor and business partner by providing insights to drive fact-based, optimal decision-making;

Responsible for inputs in the development of the business strategies of the Global CK product categories in scope;

Supervise and drive financial business planning and tracking to achieve financial targets in alignment with the brand's strategy within the PVH+ Plan;

Identify and drive ad hoc projects as needed.

What You'll Do :

Overall Brand Financial Planning and Tracking - for all underwear categories :

Strategic financial planning : partner with category leads in strategic planning, priority setting, target setting, and brand profitability steering to optimize seasonal product development financials and product category financials - for annual budget cycle and three-year plan (~$1.5B net sales / year).

Periodic planning : steer Senior Financial Analyst for underwear category target setting and performance tracking thereof;

Business partnering - revenue levers : work with key stakeholders and participate in regular product meetings to drive a fact-based decision making process by sharing the key financial product targets (net revenue (growth), margin, range size, volumes) - specifically for category leaders in underwear.

Business partnering - cost levers : work with key stakeholders to ensure coming season product costs capture latest consensus on key macro inputs e.g. labor, raw materials, freight, customs duties - specifically for category leaders in underwear.

Risk mitigation : manage business risk to protect the division's assets; makes recommendations for risk mitigation.

Strategic / tactical revenue and profitability planning and tracking - for underwear categories :

Financial insights : identify opportunities, make strategic recommendations and challenge category leads for optimal future business growth. Create transparency on KPIs with respect to category plans :

Net revenue by region, channel and category.

Volume development by region, channel and category.

Cost components in terms of FOB and other variables (freight and duties).

Profitability planning : provide insights into current season product trends :

Go-in margin development and ways to affect from kick off to sell out.

Macro-economic trends affecting profitability.

Initiatives / projects : drive ad hoc product initiatives to improve category growth and profitability;

Tooling : direct improvements to reporting and analytical tools regarding range optimization, go-in-margin calculation, market overlap etc.

Financial Reporting & Compliance :

Reporting : provide regular reporting and communication for the underwear category leads (including Global CK actual results, estimates and budget variances), lead meetings that drive actionability for category growth

Compliance : develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely recording and reporting of operating results. Ensure the integrity of financial policies and financial statements.

Collaboration : with cross functional category teams as well as counterparts in regional brand finance teams.

What You'll Bring : Experience :

~5-10 years of experience in (merchandise) planning and financial management.

3-5 years global experience in senior financial position in the retail or apparel industry.

Direct experience with product categories, extensive experience in budgeting and category sales planning and pricing strategies within the apparel industry.

Demonstrated success in achieving financial targets and financial (category) KPIs

Proven track record of leading successful brand initiatives that enhance product growth.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Planning required.

MBA or CFA or CMA recommended.

Skills :

Strategic thinking : ability to develop long-term product strategies aligned with business goals. Translate a strategic vision into operational improvements.

Strategic planning : develop and execute financial planning strategies, particularly in assessing new business opportunities, market expansions, or product launches.

Analytical : exceptional analytical skills, and ability to interpret complex data and lay-out approach for managing large data quantities from multiple sources to guide less senior team members.

Cost control : strong background in cost control (managing product costing, pricing strategies, margin improvement initiatives).

Business acumen : deep understanding of the apparel industry, including market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics. Understanding of supply chain finance and how it impacts product profitability.

Project and Stakeholder management : experience in managing large-scale projects and budgets as well as ability to influence cross functional teams and senior stakeholders to align financial strategies with business goals.

Consumer mindset : ability to create consumer-centric brand plans.

Interpersonal skills : capable of building strong relationships, influencing and negotiating with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Communication skills : strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

Problem-solving : ability to identify financial issues and develop innovative solutions paired with strong decision-making skills.

Leadership : developing and guiding less senior team members

Business fluency in English (written and spoken).

Proficiency in Microsoft package software programs.

Knowledge of SAP financial packages (general ledger).