Senior Manager, Global Digital Logistics

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. Thats the Power of Us thats the Power of PVH.

One of PVHs 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.

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 Next Chapter 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 Digital Logistics to establish best in class systems processes and data management techniques to lift 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 companys needs for Digital Logistics capabilities. Based on the agreed needs your responsibility will be to identify and to implement leading systems processes and data management techniques.

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 digital capabilities to support the delivery of the PVH Plan whilst transforming the Logistics network.

The successful candidate will exhibit excellent communication and project management skills strong strategic influencing skills effective problem solving and negotiation skills and the ability to foster partnerships.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB

Lead the Digital Logistics vertical of the Logistics Plan:

Responsible for the successful delivery of all projects and initiatives that sit under the Digital Logistics vertical of the Logistics Plan including: i) Designing an integrated Global Logistics Tech Stack ii) Developing a Logistics Digital Twin and Data Lake iii) Developing a Logistics Advanced Analytics & Power BI iv) Automating Logistics processes vi) Designing a Cost to Distribute Engine vii) Implementing a Transport Management System

Tech Stack Design:

• Collaborate with IT Data & Analytics and Logistics Operations teams to deliver Logistics Digital Twin reporting and simulation tool (SAP WMS SAP ERP SAP BW PowerBI)

• Integrate systems in a phased approach across all three regions

• Support IT teams in implementing robust cybersecurity protocols

• Select core technologies and define core standards to establish Global Logistics Tech Stack and Digital Roadmap

• Develop and implement technology update / maintenance schedules

Logistics Data Lake:

• Engage with Data & Analytics and Logistics teams to define the AS-IS and TO-BE picture for Logistics data integration into PVHs data lake

• Craft a roadmap with Data & Analytics for the extraction transformation and upload of any missing data into the data lake map the relevant data sources

• Mobilize resources necessary across the organization for the filling of the data lake

• Develop data cleansing routines and design a governance model for data management to protect data quality

Logistics Advanced Analytics & Power BI:

• Work with IT and Data & Analytics teams to integrate existing data sources including the PVH data lake into the Logistics Cockpit

• Develop operational executive and simulation dashboards in Power BI

• Build predictive and prescriptive analytics supporting logistics optimization

• Automate reporting processes and enable self-service analytics capabilities

• Compile user training and drive adaptation of the Logistics Cockpit

Transport Management System:

• Through close connection with IT and Logistics Operations teams define requirements and scope for a Transport Management system

• Through Regional Logistics teams establish a size of prize for increased efficiencies driven by using a Transport Management System

• Create a business case for the introduction of a Transport Management System by working closely with Global & Regional IT Finance Procurement and Logistics teams

• Implement a Transport Management System in one pilot region roll out globally to all regions in a phased approach support go live/post go live period

Process Automation:

• Develop and keep updated a classification logic for Logistics processes and map these accordingly

• Engage with Regional Logistics IT Data & Analytics and Finance teams to identify Logistics process automation opportunities with MS Power Automate (or similar tools)

• Prioritize automation opportunities through relevant formats to maximize efficiency unlocks

• Work with Regional Logistics and Data & Analytics on selection of adequate automation solutions and develop automation scripts

• Pilot automation in controlled environments and lead for global roll-out of proven automation solutions

Cost to Distribute Engine:

• Collaborate with Regional Logistics and Finance to define Logistics metrics for trade-off decisions under the 3C-concept (Customer Service Cost to distribute Carbon emissions)

• Scope Logistics activities (depth and upstream/downstream boundaries) to be mapped and costed arrange for sign-off with relevant stakeholders

• Iterate design for accurate reflection of true fulfillment cost on ship-to level

• Build out functionality in the digital twin to flex input values for the Logistics metrics allowing for targeted optimization of the Logistics operation as required

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Internal: Global Logistics Center of Excellence Global Supply Leadership Team incl. Chief Supply Officer Global and Regional IT and Data & Analytics Teams Global and Regional Finance Teams Global and Regional Procurement Teams Regional Operations Teams including the Chief Operating Officers Regional Logistics Teams in Warehouse and Transport Regional Planning Teams across channels.

External: IT Companies e.g. SAP Oracle Red Prairie Third Party Logistics Providers e.g. DSV GXO XPO Geodis Maersk DHL Toll Consulting Firms e.g. Miebach Accenture Bain Deloitte Market Intelligence Companies e.g. Gartner Freight Waves Breakthrough

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: At present no full-time associates are planned to be reporting into the position

Indirect: Ongoing project team responsibilities under the umbrella of the Logistics Plan and the Digital Logistics vertical. The size of the project teams will vary from 5 to 30 associates with multiple projects to be led in parallel.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consulting spend across multiple projects up to $2M

DECISION MAKING

• Lead the identification and design of best-in-class Digital Logistics systems processes and data management techniques while balancing conflicting Logistics priorities under the 3C concept.

• 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:

• Effectively communicate and influence decisions internally and with external customers.

• Drive the Logistics Plan and the Digital Logistics 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 Digital Logistics vertical

• Build out plug-and-play interfaces between PVHs Logistics organization and external capability partners

ENVIRONMENT: PVH Corp. is currently going through 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 5 years experience working in Supply Chain Management or IT

• Demonstrated ability to manage large Digital Logistics 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

• University degree in Supply Chain Management Business or Finance

Skills:

• Strong business acumen data savviness and ability to manage up

• Proactive mindset ability to work independently with a can do attitude

• Ability to navigate complex matrix organizations with adaptive leadership styles

• Strategic influencing skills and ability to listen actively are a must

• Resilient and driven individual that excels in overcoming organizational hurdles

• 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.

• 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!

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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 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.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1