Global Collaborations

Kipling is looking for a **Global Collaborations and Special Projects Supervisor**in the **Merchandising Team** of Kipling HQ in Antwerp, Belgium.

**At Kipling we are on a mission.** To live a vibrant and colourful life, go to places we’ve never been before. Be curious. Dare to live the life we’ve always wanted. That’s our mission and influences everything we do.

**At Kipling we empower you to go your own way.** Diversity makes us stronger and at Kipling we do believe your story matters, this is why we welcome all backgrounds.

**Let’s Talk about the Role**

As the Collaborations & Special Projects Supervisor, you will own Kipling’s global energy pipeline by overseeing brand collaborations, licensing initiatives, and special projects. A key focus of this role is managing our most significant special projects where you will be responsible for curating and developing the product offering to meet customer needs and drive commercial success.

This role is hands-on, with a strong focus on ensuring timely execution, cross-functional alignment and product relevance.

**How You Will Make a Difference**

**Collaborations and licensing initiatives**

**Planning & Partner Management**
- Develop and manage the global collaboration and licensing calendar.
- Scout, secure, and maintain relationships with external partners for collaborations and licensing.
- Lead contractual negotiations with partner, legal teams until contract signature

**Project & Process execution**
- Manage the operational flow of collaboration projects from design brief to sample delivery
- Work closely with Design and Product Development to ensure product concept are aligned with brand and commercial goals
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely development and approvals
- Ensure smooth go-to-market (GTM) execution by aligning with cross-functional teams (Marketing, etc.).

**Reporting**
- Manage financial reporting of royalties
- Prepare ad-hoc reports and track project performance
- Continuously evaluate launched products through market feedback and performance analysis

**Special projects**

**Global Ownership of Special Projects and Product Offering & Development**
- Maintain seasonal development of special project calendars and track key milestones
- Collaborate with regional teams, esp EMEA, to gather insights and identify assortment needs
- Direct the Design and the Development team and coordinate with them to ensure timely and aligned product creation.
- Monitor the development of prototype samples with our internal design team and ensure alignment with special project requirements
- Evaluate product performance post-launch using market feedback and sales data

**Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration**
- Partner closely with Design and Product Development to shape a commercially successful global collection.
- Work with Global Marketing to ensure a consistent brand story across all touchpoints, including marketing calendars and visual merchandising guidelines.

**Reporting Relationship**:
Supervisor: Global Merchandising Manager

Peers: Merchandising team, Product Development team, Marketing team

**Skills for Success**
- Degree in Business Management or a related field
- Minimum of a few years of experience,** in merchandising, product management** or a related field - preferably in the fashion and accessory industry, a legal knowledge is a plus
- Strong understanding of the Kipling brand, market dynamics and industry trends
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken).

**What’s in it For You**

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.
- A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
- An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
- Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
- On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
- A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

**About VF**

**Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity**

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

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