Senior Manager Inventory

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 Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

About the role:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in EMEA plays a crucial role in driving the company’s financial health and strategic decision-making. This team is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing financial performance to provide insights that support business growth and efficiency. Acting as the bridge between Business and Finance, the FP&A team collaborates with various departments to ensure alignment with financial goals, identify trends, and recommend actions to optimize resources. As the leader of P&L management across the enterprise, the team oversees performance management, strategic assessment, gross margin optimization, and cost control – ultimately driving growth and profitability for the business.

The Senior Manager Inventory is responsible for inventory-related financial planning, performance analysis, and forecasting across the EMEA region. In close collaboration with Brand Finance, Supply Chain, and Merchandising teams, this role ensures inventory is optimized to maximize inventory control, profitability, working capital efficiency, and sustainable cash flow. This position is pivotal to the EMEA region's ability to meet its financial goals and achieve long-term business success.

What you'll do:

• Lead monthly and quarterly inventory reporting, delivering clear and insightful commentary while translating complex data into simple actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain EMEA-wide inventory forecasts in collaboration with upstream planning and downstream supply chain teams.
• Analyse inventory performance across brands and channels to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide scenario analysis and data-driven insights to support inventory strategies, closely working with the Director Controlling to anticipate full P&L impacts, including sales and profitability.
• Develop financial models and automated reporting tools to support strategic initiatives and drive operational improvements.
• Collaborate with supply chain, demand planning, and brand planning teams to optimize inventory levels, address planning gaps, and strengthen integrated business planning processes.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline inventory-related financial operations and improve reporting accuracy.
• Leadership and team development: mentor and support team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture. Contribute to the sharing of best practices across the finance function.

Measures of Success:
• Achieving and exceeding brand revenue targets and year-on-year growth.
• Profit margin: ensuring strong profit margins through smart inventory strategies and cost control.
• Improved inventory turns and optimized stock levels.
• E2E functional alignment: core financial processes standardized and aligned; cross-functional initiatives documented clearly.
• Development of automated, insightful, and actionable financial reporting.

What you'll bring:

• 5-10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within a global fashion or consumer goods retailer.
• Deep knowledge of inventory dynamics, demand planning, and supply chain finance.
• Expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance tracking.
• Proven analytical and modeling capabilities, with proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Excel, and SAP to interpret complex financial data and communicate clear, actionable insights.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to connect the dots across the organization to drive business impact.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and strategic business partnering.
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