About Us:
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
All brands strategy, product development and innovation are led and driven by certain PVH affiliates in the US with respect to products under the Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger sold in NA, Asia and SA; and in the Netherlands with respect to products bearing the Tommy Hilfiger Europe, Calvin Klein Europe with respect and sold in the Asia region. The position in this job description helps the above mentioned PVH related parties meet their operating and strategic needs.
(Briefly state the main purpose and function of the position. Describe why this position exists and its major contribution to the organization.)
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.)
• Pre-production - to ensure vendor fully understand the PVH specification and make details.
• Evaluation of protos and pre-production and salesman samples.
• In line inspections - to carry out in line audits to ensure product meet PVH requirements, to identify problems & potential issues at an early stage.
• Monitor and advise on vendor/ factory in line QA process.
• Work-in-process check - to work with vendors on trouble shooting if problems are detected.
• Final inspection - to conduct statistical audit to ensure all shipments meet PVH quality standards. Escalate any quality issues/ failed audits to QA manager for decision making.
• Complete various reports appropriate for each stage of the inspection and have vendors acknowledge and sign in due course.
• Randomly audit FCQA to ensure ongoing compliance to PVH quality and processes.
• Work with local QC to advise on final audit schedules.
• Keep eyes and ears open during their inspection trip to factory on market intelligence i.e. competitors' new products in the factory, potential problem of the factory etc.
• Carry out vendor technical evaluations as required.
• New vendor on boarding, provide training on PVH QA system and process
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS (the type and degree of regular contact the position has with contacts inside the company and outside the organization.)
Internal Contacts: Regional Quality Assurance Manager, Regional QA team, Merchandising teams
External Contacts: Vendors
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.)
Direct: Quality Assurance Auditor.
Indirect: Vendor FCQA teams
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.)
N/A
DECISION MAKING (indicate the nature, degree and scope of direct and indirect decision-making responsibilities.)
RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY (describe the nature, degree, and scope of opportunity to develop innovative methods and processes.
ENVIRONMENT (describe any special or unique aspects of the work environment which impacts the scope and/or complexity of the position’s responsibilities.)
CORE VALUE
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.)
• Good knowledge in quality management including knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods with proven record of technical capability
• Planning – Device / shuffle final audit schedule in order to ensure the compliance of quality standard in different stages of production
• Able to give full attention to stakeholder (factory/vendor, QA auditor etc) and take time to understand their points being made and ask questions as appropriate
• Identifying complex problems in production and develop/ evaluate options and work with vendor/factory to implement solutions/mitigations.
• Able to provide advice and training to vendors/factories in, but not limited to the PVH specification, QA system and process.
• Excellent verbal and written English. Fluency in local language is advantageous.
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.
Building Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world
