Senior Manager Supply Planning

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TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the worlds most recognized global lifestyle brands confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations geographies activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfigers global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion Art Music Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns sponsorship platforms and disruptive activations with world-class athletes musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube Instagram TikTok)

The Team

Within the Supply Planning area of the TH Supply department our mission is to deliver the right product at the right time in every commercial region. This team serves as the backbone of our department collaborating closely with commercial regions licensed markets and offshore supply hubs to drive regional growth forward. With an integral position in the team the role contributes significantly to the departments operational efficiency strategic growth and overall success.

The Supply Planning team consists of an offshore planning team located in offices in Turkey the ISC region and Asia Region and an onshore planning team based in the Amsterdam headquarters.

The HQ supply planning team focuses on the end-to-end planning and the global buy execution of our Full price & Outlet collections we have dedicated planners for each business unit being Menswear Womenswear Kids Close to Body Footwear & Accessories Tommy Jeans and Outlet as well as dedicated planners that collaborate with our commercial regions being the Americas APAC and EMEA. Additionally this team is responsible for Liability management Monthly direct sales business (Never Out of Stock NOS & Best Seller Replenishment BSR) Sample management and global operations.

The planning team is divided between different leads as the Fullprice & Outlet collections run on different calendars both collections consist of four seasons (Spring Summer Fall and Winter). Based on the different regional forecasts and commercial needs they are responsible for creating a supply plan that caters to these needs with minimized risk taking on material commitments and Early-Buys. The offshore planning teams in the Supply Hubs negotiate these plans directly with our vendors in close collaboration with the HQ planning teams. Once the best possible planning is achieved this team consolidates the regional received buys into a global buy and collaborates with the offshore team to renegotiate the differences vs forecast and still achieve a similar result as planned.

The Position

As the Sr Manager Supply Planning you will lead the team that does the end-to-end planning & buying for the full price collection. You will oversee a team of BU supply planners that collaborate with BU Merch & Product Development teams and offshore planners to ensure the created global supply plan is meeting the regional and BU targets & needs. You will maintain strong relationships and actively collaborate with key stakeholders both at the Amsterdam headquarters and in the supply hub offices. You are obsessed with planning and reaching KPIs.

Together with your peers in the supply planning team of TH supply you will make sure a best-in-class supply plan is being delivered. Your primary focus will be on developing talent and coaching team-members to be their best selves. There will be a manager in your team supporting the planners on the day-to-day.

You will play a key role in translating key analyses from the team into topline stories/presentations for (higher) this role your main stakeholders are your peers in the Supply planning team (both on-and offshore) Category Leads in the BUs Merchandising and Product Development leads and Merchandise Planning leads. Additionally you will also function as a strategic partner/back-up for the VP Supply planning and support in a functional capacity as lead when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of (Senior) Planners ensuring strong individual performance and continuous team development.

• Own and understand the end-to-end planning cycle from Initial Planning to global buy execution.

• Actively collaborate and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure regional and brand needs are embedded in day-to-day planning decisions

• Drive planning decisions that minimize fabric bookings optimize supply strategies and influence stakeholders for (operational) efficiency

• Create data analyses and provide clear compelling storytelling to support decision-making and creating transparency/awareness for the department leads

• Oversee team deliverables according to the brand calendar and proactively support business leads in optimizing timelines and planning processes

• Identify and nurture key talent within the team fostering an environment focused on growth accountability and performance

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.

Measures of Success

• Global On-Time Availability (OTA) by effectively coaching the team to make informed data-driven planning decisions. This includes integrating brand input production lead times and regional demand forecasts ensuring that global buys are executed on time and in alignment with operational capabilities

• Calendar Adherence ensures key planning milestones align with the brand calendar by collaborating closely with stakeholders. Drive process reliability minimize delays and reduce rework to ensure timely execution

• Collaborate with Supply Planning peers to take calculated risks to stay within the given liability budget.

• Manage coach and develop a high performing team.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years working experience in the supply planning and or analytical field.

• Proven experience leading teams in fast paced and changing environments ensuring wellbeing by setting clear priorities and performance by setting and tracking performance against set KPIs.

• Excellent knowledge of: Excel Power Point. Tableau Power BI and similar tools are a plus.

• Strong analytical mind-set.

• Organized and proactive working approach.

• Strong and proactive in decision-making.

• Excellent communication skills fluent in English and the ability to manage expectations on all levels.

• A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent in experience.

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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About PVH:

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.

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.