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 our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity here.

The Team

The Global Logistics Excellence function defines for the end-to-end Logistics network, from Inbound transport to Consumer/Customer/Store drops, how “good” should look like today and tomorrow. It supports the delivery of the multi-year Logistics ambition on cost, customer service and carbon emission reduction (3C Concept), that ties into the PVH+ Plan.

The Logistics ambition is captured in the Logistics+ Masterplan, under which the team designs and drives strategic initiatives, programs and processes. One key vertical to enable the Logistics Operation to perform at the highest & most competitive standard is centered on building out a Logistics eco system to bring in the best from the outside, lifting the Logistics capabilities of PVH.

The Position

In this role you will be working across multiple levels and regions with the Supply Chain teams as well as partnering functions within PVH to establish and to prioritize the company’s needs for Logistics capabilities. Based on the agreed needs, your responsibility will be to identify leading specialized, external providers and to source the capabilities needed in a fit-for-purpose fashion.

This is a new position recognizing the strategic importance of driving a cohesive and integrated Logistics agenda and the need to underpin the Logistics+ Plan with critical capabilities to support the delivery of the PVH+ Plan, whilst transforming the Logistics network.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB 

Lead the Logistics Eco System Vertical of the Logistics+ Plan

• Responsible for the successful delivery of all projects and initiatives that sit under the Logistics Eco System vertical of the Logistics+ Plan, including: i) Creating a network design centre, ii) Establishing a preferred partner program, iii) Driving internal & external benchmarking, iv) Developing a warehouse investment strategy and v) Compiling a Logistics Resilience Strategy

Network Design Centre

• Outline the centre’s role and responsibility, work with the regions to establish new ways of working to dock the centre into the regional organizations
• Collaborate with Procurement to screen and select an external, industry-leading design partner to deliver network design as a service to PVH Logistics
• Lead the creation of a current network blueprint by the centre as base for future optimization and pre-define relevant design scenarios
• Embed leading network design tools into the centre’s setup
• Agree with internal stakeholders a multi-year plan to run network design studies

Preferred Partner Program

• Design a Preferred Partner Program for PVH Logistics to bring the best from the outside in and to get access to industry-leading practices
• Agree ways of working with Procurement, develop partner selection criteria and identify relevant external parties to connect with
• Establish global relationships with preferred partners, line up a Logistics innovation funnel to support the ambitions of PVH Logistics
• Implement digital collaborations platforms for agile working with preferred partners

Internal & External Benchmarking

• Engage with internal stakeholders to identify benchmarking needs and objectives to scope the approach to Logistics benchmarking, including check points and format
• Find and engage an external benchmark partner to compare PVH Logistics vs peers, design and conduct and internal Logistics maturity assessment
• Analyze the findings from the external benchmark as well as the internal assessment to unearth gaps and opportunities to improve, compile an action plan
• Communicate findings across the organization and lead for buy-in into action plan

Warehouse Investment Strategy

• Based on the company’s growth plans, segment markets through relevant criteria to differentiate warehouse investments
• Evaluate ROI of existing investments through structured post go-live assessments
• Assess current warehouse footprint, identify financial rebalancing needs, overlay Logistics Capex Plan with WH Investment Strategy and inform MAKE vs BUY views
• Collaborate with Real Estate and Procurement to free up cash from non-strategic investments

Logistics Resilience Strategy

• Map current exposure of PVH Logistics to potential external risk factors, segment risk in line with adequate criteria
• Create layered mitigation and back up plans for key risk factors, balancing cost to mitigate with cost of risk realization
• Embed relevant industry partners and external third parties into the Logistics Resilience Strategy

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Internal   

Global Logistics Center of Excellence

Global Supply Leadership Team incl. Chief Supply Officer

Global Finance & Accountings Teams in Corporate and in the Brands

Regional Operations Teams including the Chief Operating Officers

Regional Logistics Teams in Warehouse and Transport

Regional Planning Teams across channels

Regional Finance & Accounting Teams

Regional and Local Market Operation Teams (Wholesale, Retail, eCom)

Regional and Local Commercial Teams

Global and Regional Procurement Teams

External

Third Party Logistics Providers, e.g. Maersk, DHL, Toll

Consultant Firms, e.g. Miebach, Accenture, Bain, Deloitte

Market Intelligence Companies, e.g. Gartner, Freight Waves, Breakthrough

Engineering Companies, e.g. Krone, Demag, SSI Schaefer

Real Estate Agencies, e.g. JLL, CBRE, Goodman

IT Companies, e.g. SAP, Oracle, Red Prairie

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: One associate to report directly into the role: The Digital Logistics Manager

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Consulting spend across multiple projects up to USD 2M

DECISION MAKING 

• Balance conflicting Logistics priorities under the 3C concept to drive the initiatives and projects sitting in the Logistics Eco System vertical
• Lead diverse projects teams through iterative decision-making processes to establish global standards and land these in the regions
• Constantly balance regional needs with harmonized global standards

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY 

The ideal candidate must be able to:

• Drive the Logistics+ Plan and the Logistics Eco System vertical through a lean, global team, leaning on co-creation with the regions and external parties
• Bring outside perspective in to define, how ‘great” for the Logistics Operation at PVH should look like today and tomorrow?
• Create strategic, transformative Logistics capabilities from scratch
• Lead multiple projects with overlapping project timelines in parallel
• Find creative ways to engage different levels of the organization to create buy-in for the Logistics+ Plan and Logistics Eco System vertical
• Build out plug-and-play interfaces between PVH’s Logistics organization and external capability partners

ENVIRONMENT

PVH Corp. is currently going through significant business transformation on all levels of the organization, including Supply Chain and Logistics. This role is expected to operate and to deliver in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment, where current responsibilities are often unclear. Many aspects of the Logistics+ Plan and the request to drive value through end-to-end integration are new introductions to the organization. This must be reflected in the approach towards the team to work with. The scope of the role is global, thus requiring the ability to successfully engage and motivate remote and diverse teams using digital meeting technologies, e.g. Microsoft Teams, whilst the role will require travel for ca. 10% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Experience  

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in SC, ideally in Logistics
• Demonstrated ability to manage large improvement projects for impact
• Ability to leverage outside-in perspectives for incremental value creation
• Experience in leading multi-national project teams in a global context
• Track record of successfully designing and implementing new process designs
• Experience of working in consulting is a plus

Education

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance

Skills 

• Strategic influencing skills and ability to listen actively are a must
• Strong business acumen, data savviness and ability to manage up
• Proactive mindset, ability to work independently, with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Resilient and driven individual that excels in overcoming organizational hurdles
• Ability to navigate complex matrix organizations with adaptive leadership styles
• Change catalyst with a curiosity to explore new technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English      

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.  

• How we support you: choose the hybrid setup and working hours that suit you, in addition to meeting-free Fridays, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, 25 days of paid holidays, mental health days, parental leave, home office allowance, commuting allowances, employee assistance programs, and pension schemes 

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs 

• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy 

• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals 

• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts! 

Check out our Amsterdam Campus here.

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.