VP Logistics PVH Europe

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.

Vice President Logistics - EMEA

About the Team:

The Regional Logistics Team EMEA located at PVHs Logistics hub for EMEA in Venlo The Netherlands oversees the operation of PVHs extensive warehouse and distribution network that consists of a mix of own as well as third party operated sites across the EMEA region that covers Europe Middle East and Africa. The team is responsible for the flawless execution and continuous improvement of product flow from unloading at the regional warehouses to delivery to the customers and consumers across all brands and channels that include wholesale retail with full price and outlet stores as well as e-commerce.

About the Role:
The Vice President Logistics EMEA is the Senior Logistics leader for the EMEA region. The role will be leading the Regional Logistics Team EMEA consisting of 1000 PVH associates to manage PVHs warehouse and distribution activities across EMEA in line with the companys strategy (PVH Plan) and Global Logistics Strategy (Logistics Plan) whilst optimizing the Logistics offering towards regional targets and balancing the Logistics deliverables under the 3C concept (Customer Service Cost to Distribute & Carbon Emissions) in line with applicable policies and regulations.

The role will take budget control for an annual spend in excess of 100M and will be part of the Regional Supply Chain Leadership Team representing PVH Logistics internally to senior stakeholders as well as externally towards Third Party Logistics providers customers unions and others.

The role will be working across multiple levels and functions within the Supply Chain as well as partnering functions on shaping and driving the regional Logistics agenda responding to the Logistics needs of the organization with a focus on i) driving Fulfillment Optimization to unlock growth ii) future-proofing the Logistics network for efficiency and cost competitiveness and iii) leading the Logistics Climate Transition Action Plan towards the companys net zero ambitions.

What Youll Do:

Fulfillment Execution & Optimization in EMEA

• Segment service offerings for customer archetypes into differentiated fulfillment solutions tailoring service as well as cost to distribute to customer needs

• Negotiate Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal and external customers

• Ensure delivery of products into all channels On Time and In Full (OTIF) in line with agreed SLAs

• Continuously seek to optimize the fulfillment model for 3C benefits (Customer Service Level Cost to Distribute Carbon Emissions) and lead for the creation of the right digital backbone to unlock further fulfillment optimization potential

• Take end-to-end responsibility for flawless product flow through the distribution network in EMEA covering regional as well as local warehouses and all modes of transportation including own operations as well as 3PL rendered services

Future-proof the EMEA Logistics Network

• Re-shape the Logistics network footprint in EMEA where necessary in line with evolving customer needs and company expectations

• Design agree and execute a next-level automation roadmap for the EMEA warehouse network improving labor productivity and processing times

• Engage a variety of Third-Party Logistics providers to build out a Logistics eco-system to increase resilience at competitive cost

• Regularly benchmark all activities in the EMEA Logistics Network against internal and external reference points to ensure market competitiveness of the Logistics offering

Logistics Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP) for EMEA

• Refine and build out the Logistics CTAP for EMEA to deliver the company ambition of net zero CO2e emissions by 2040

• Oversee the CTAP project funnel for Logistics EMEA with responsibility for the results delivery of the funnel

• Engage the Logistics supplier base in EMEA to drive emission reductions in Scope 3

Note: Responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed above. The role may require additional tasks and duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and organization.

What Youll Bring:

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. This must be reflected in the approach towards the team to work with. The scope of the role is regional thus requiring the ability to successfully engage and motivate remote teams using digital technologies e.g. Microsoft Teams whilst the role will require travel for ca. 5% of the time.

• Minimum of 15 years professional experience working in SC ideally in Logistics

• Background in successfully managing large-scale Logistics operations in omni-channel environments (B2BB2C)

• Demonstrated ability to manage Lean/Six Sigma projects for impact

• Experience in leading local & regional teams through high-stress situations

• Track record of successfully driving Logistics transformation programs

• Experience in apparel and accessories preferred

• University degree in Business Supply Chain Management or Finance

• LEAN certifications are a plus

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

• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a can do attitude

• Resilient and driven individual that excels in overcoming organizational hurdles

• Change management skills incl. the ability to unite & motivate large diverse teams

• Experience in navigating complex matrix organizations via adaptive leadership styles

• Strong business acumen data savviness and ability to manage up & down

• Knowledge of project management and continuous improvement tools

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

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.