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PVH Corp. Specialist Transformation IMS & RFID in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Specialist Transformation IMS & RFID
Be part of an iconic story.
PVH is the growth platform for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. Through driving brand strength and relevance, we are connecting our global, iconic brands closer to where the consumer is going than ever before, today and with future generations. 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+.
The Team
PVH Retail Operations plays a pivotal role in the organization and part of DTC Hub, operating within a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment, where every individual's voice is valued, and our teams thrive. Each department, including Buying, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, and our dedicated Store Teams, operates autonomously yet shares a common ethos: 'Retail Working as One'. This ethos underscores our commitment to prioritizing our stores and the teams on the ground who serve our consumers.
The Position
Reporting directly to the Transformation Manager, the Specialist Retail Transformation is tasked with identifying market and store needs, formulating problem statements, and collaborating with the Product team to assess, define, and develop future Omnichannel and Retail systems, services, and solutions. Additionally, the Specialist is accountable for the successful implementation of these solutions, while also focusing on KPI definition and tracking, and actively driving Change Management initiatives.
Moreover, the Specialist plays a pivotal role in analyzing and highlighting local market characteristics and needs, with a specific focus on RFID involvement. The key focus area is the preparation and execution of stakeholder and store trainings, ensuring that the teams are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to leverage RFID technology effectively.
System Assessment: Analyze current Retail & Omni systems, focusing on Inventory Management Solutions and RFID across European outlets and full-price stores. Identify market needs and best practices.
Prioritization and Feasibility: Prioritize market needs based on strategic impact and feasibility. Assess cost/benefit ratios and identify profitability drivers.
Subject Matter Expertise: Develop and maintain expert knowledge in RFID systems and processes. Serve as a subject matter expert.
Alignment with Central Teams: Collaborate with central product teams to address identified needs, assist in vendor selection for system implementation, and implement central strategies in local markets.
Training, Support, and Standardization: Prepare and update training materials for efficient RFID system usage. Train users, provide support, and promote standardization across regions.
Change Management and Adoption: Drive initiatives for long-term adoption, establish and monitor mutual KPIs, and facilitate user acceptance testing and piloting of new systems.
Issue Resolution and Optimization: Address hardware and system issues, including RFID, in collaboration with Store Operations, Product, and IT teams to ensure stores fully leverage technology.
The Ideal Candidate :
Minimum 3-5 years of Retail Operations Experience: You possess previous retail operations experience, ideally acquired within a retail setting. You have a deep understanding of store operations, allowing you to effectively assess and address operational needs. Having 1-2 years of experience working with RFID will be an advantage.
Excellent data analysis skills. Your ability to research and analyze various data sources equips you to make well-informed decisions.
Stakeholder Management: With strong stakeholder management skills, you effortlessly build relationships and collaborate to achieve mutual success. Your creativity, commercial awareness, and confident decision-making skills enable you to communicate effectively and drive impactful outcomes at all levels.
You thrive in environments of change, adapting quickly and working efficiently to maintain pace and momentum. Your proactive mindset fosters innovation, and you consistently seek and implement solutions to challenges.
Project Management experience: Your exceptional project and time management skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail, ensure efficient and effective execution of tasks. You possess the ability to adapt your communication style to suit various audiences and situations, facilitating effective interaction and collaboration.
Be valued.
In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH EMEA is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. We are the home to 2500 big thinkers, natural entrepreneurs, and challenge seekers from all kinds of backgrounds.
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!
Be part of it.
PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are committed to recruiting, training and providing career advancement to all associates regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, or social or ethnic origin. Diversity in the workplace is encouraged. Bigotry, racism and any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.