Vice President Sustainability - CALVIN KLEIN

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CK Forward is Calvin Klein’s dedicated corporate responsibility, sustainability and social impact platform.The VP, Sustainability is responsible for standing up the Calvin Klein Forward Platform and delivering on multi-year targets and commitments. Work directly with Corporate Responsibility, Supply Chain, Communications, Marketing, Commercial teams, Design, Product Strategy, and Human Resources to drive transformational change at the global brand level. Oversee implementation of an innovative CK Forward platform linked to PVH Fashion Forward goals and targets including climate impact, circularity and inclusion.Embed sustainability in all key decision making across all areas of the business including product creation, employee value proposition, consumer marketing, and supply chain.The ideal candidate is deeply knowledgeable on a broad range of Corporate Responsibility subject-matter and possesses both a global mindset and a strong ability to work cross-functionally.This role will play an important role in engaging across the CK global business to ensure understanding and fulfillment of targets and overseeing the data collection as CK’s input into annual CR reporting and many other reports we respond to as a company.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:Partner with SVP, Sustainable Business Transformation to bring CK Forward platform to life.Work with key business leaders, drive the co-creation of strategy development for sustainable, inclusive and digital business transformation, including product & packaging and product innovation. Responsible for developing the consumer and associate engagement strategyDrive the development and execution of a dedicated sustainability strategy for Calvin Klein globallyDefine and implement Calvin Klein’s sustainability and social impact commitmentsServe as key driver, champion, communicator, influencer, and central point of contact for the Calvin Klein Impact platformOversee the execution of Calvin Klein targets at the brand level, continue to evolve & add targets as neededOwn communication and updates to executive brand and functional leadership within Calvin Klein and PVHDrive the necessary change management required to effectively meet our targetsForm effective partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders to assess and advise on commitments and best practicesDevelop financial framework for achieving targets and commitments, writing business cases as neededMonitor and report on progress towards targets using PVH reporting processManage relationships with external partners including NGOs, industry experts, retail partners, etc. as it pertains to platform-specific commitments, i.e. gender spectrum equality and mind-body positivityWork with the regional Calvin Klein teams to drive progress & influence change within each selling market across the globePartner closely with the Consumer Marketing Organization and SVP of Corporate Communications, CR on bringing sustainability and responsibility programs to life for key stakeholders including wholesale partners, end consumers and associates.Coordinate with the Corporate & Internal Communications team on strategic philanthropy initiatives aligned to our CR, marketing and associate engagement strategies.Build and lead the sustainability team to drive implementation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and communications functions**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.orate Responsibility: Partner with PVH to ensure alignment between CK initiatives and PVH Global CR initiatives.INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders:Internal:             CK: Senior Leadership, Strategy, Marketing & Comms, Creative, Merch, Supply, Operations, Finance, Sales, HR, Legal**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.: CR, Supply, Innovation, Operations, CommsExternal:             Customers, licensees, suppliers, communities, NGO’s, media, partnerships.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Direct: To be confirmed3 or 4 Director level Positions (Open to hire)Indirect: To be confirmed, leveraging the talent from existing teams, influence and lead cross functional teamsBUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversight of platform operating budgetDECISION MAKING: Strong influencing skills as the business transformation will require working with the executive team to provide recommendations and guide teams to make decisions in a timely manner.RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Managing the strategic plan and providing strong leadership to the teams to drive execution. Responsible for futureproof the business, transformation will be always on. Seeing what comes next and help to prepare the organization to navigate through the upcoming potential trends.ENVIRONMENT: Fast pace environment. International and domestic travel requiredQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Experience:   12-15 years’ experience in CR, preferably with diversified experience in both environmental sustainability and social sustainability / human rights   Education:   Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degreeSkills:  Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility work across a diverse range of teams and departments, understand and account for different perspectives, and respond appropriately to varied audiencesPositive and team-oriented attitude with a proactive approach, exceptional work ethicAbility to work well under pressure, anticipate needs and challenges, and respond to changing demandsGoal and execution orientedStrong influencing skills in all levelsAbility to think and react quickly, produce deliverables on tight turnarounds **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. or its subsidiary (PVH) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, 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 also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and 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. To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH,title:Vice President, Sustainability - CALVIN KLEIN,datePosted:2021-01-22T00:00:00.000 0000,@context:****years’ experience in CR, preferably with diversified experience in both environmental sustainability and social sustainability / human rights. Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree. ,experienceRequirements:12-15 years’ experience in CR, preferably with diversified experience in both environmental sustainability and social sustainability / human rights. ,responsibilities:The VP, Sustainability is responsible for standing up the Calvin Klein Forward Platform and delivering on multi-year targets and commitments. Work directly with Corporate Responsibility, Supply Chain, Communications, Marketing, Commercial teams, Design, Product Strategy, and Human Resources to drive transformational change at the global brand level. Oversee implementation of an innovative CK Forward platform linked to PVH Fashion Forward goals and targets including climate impact, circularity and inclusion. Embed sustainability in all key decision making across all areas of the business including product creation, employee value proposition, consumer marketing, and supply chain. This role will play an important role in engaging across the CK global business to ensure understanding and fulfillment of targets and overseeing the data collection as CK’s input into annual CR reporting and many other reports we respond to as a company. Partner with SVP, Sustainable Business Transformation to bring CK Forward platform to life. Work with key business leaders, drive the co-creation of strategy development for sustainable, inclusive and digital business transformation, including product & packaging and product innovation. Responsible for developing the consumer and associate engagement strategy. Drive the development and execution of a dedicated sustainability strategy for Calvin Klein globally. Define and implement Calvin Klein Serve as key driver, champion, communicator, influencer, and central point of contact for the Calvin Klein Impact platform. Oversee the execution of Calvin Klein targets at the brand level, continue to evolve & add targets as needed. Own communication and updates to executive brand and functional leadership within Calvin Klein and PVH. Drive the necessary change management required to effectively meet our targets. Form effective partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders to assess and advise on commitments and best practices. Develop financial framework for achieving targets and commitments, writing business cases as needed. Monitor and report on progress towards targets using PVH reporting process. Manage relationships with external partners including NGOs, industry experts, retail partners, etc. as it pertains to platform-specific commitments, i.e. gender spectrum equality and mind-body positivity. Work with the regional Calvin Klein teams to drive progress & influence change within each selling market across the globe. Partner closely with the Consumer Marketing Organization and SVP of Corporate Communications, CR on bringing sustainability and responsibility programs to life for key stakeholders including wholesale partners, end consumers and associates. Coordinate with the Corporate & Internal Communications team on strategic philanthropy initiatives aligned to our CR, marketing and associate engagement strategies. Build and lead the sustainability team to drive implementation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and communications functions. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.orate Responsibility: Partner with PVH to ensure alignment between CK initiatives and PVH Global CR initiatives. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Indirect: To be confirmed, leveraging the talent from existing teams, influence and lead cross functional teams. Oversight of platform operating budget. Strong influencing skills as the business transformation will require working with the executive team to provide recommendations and guide teams to make decisions in a timely manner. Managing the strategic plan and providing strong leadership to the teams to drive execution. Seeing what comes next and help to prepare the organization to navigate through the upcoming potential trends. Ability work across a diverse range of teams and departments, understand and account for different perspectives, and respond appropriately to varied audiences. ,skills:philanthropy, communications, exceptional work ethic, social sustainability, writing, human rights, supply chain, transformation, proactive, team-oriented, decision making, employee value proposition, leadership, finance, corporate communications, resourcefulness, human resources, marketing, internal communications, senior leadership, product strategy, excellent communication, project management, consumer marketing, communication, innovative, leaders, strategy development, positivity, influencing, react, change management, product innovation, stakeholders, sustainable business, financial framework, business transformation, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, strong leadership, interpersonal skills, sales, associate engagement, team-oriented attitude, dedicated, Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Director of Digital Strategy, Deputy General Manager, Senior Director, Director of Communications, Director of Digital Media, Senior Director of Marketing, Director of Digital Design, Community Development Intern, Director of Digital Marketing}Vice President, Sustainability - CALVIN KLEIN in New York, New York, United States of America | Finance at PVH

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