H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Job DescriptionStrategic & Operational Leadership
Strategically partner with DC Manager and participate as a member in the local logistics management team
Set targets and plan execution to secure contribution to regional strategy and objectives.
Lead local financial processes, such as budget, forecast, monthly and yearly cut, ensuring compliance with both external and internal standards and frameworks
Collaborate with the local logistics team to set targets and monitor development of service level, sustainability, capacity, stock and shrinkage for DC operations – and in applicable regions – trade and transport.
Financial Planning & Cost Management
Ensure timely and correct invoice control, as well as cost booking per external and internal guidelines.
In applicable markets – Responsible for full logistics costs including trade, transport, and DC operations.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
Contribute to strong collaboration with internal functions and regional counterparts, including external partners and local sales organisation.
Process & Workflow Optimisation
Develop tools and methods for local controlling and operational management, while identifying synergies with regional and global structures
Performance Analysis & Decision Support
Analyse performance and identify opportunities for improvement and/or mitigation of risks.
Analyse financial results, business cases, and initiatives to secure strong cost management, performance, optimise investment strategy, and minimise risks.
Perform analysis and market research to support commercial processes and sign off local agreements together with DC Manager and commercial teams.
Data & Systems administration
Ensure data quality in systems and reporting, act as local business owner of logistics data warehouse.
Compliance, Risk & Governance
Prepare for internal and external audits and follow up on results and recommendations.
Health, Safety & Sustainability
Analyse and review sustainability reporting from local data providers.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Business, Economics, Logistics Management or a relevant discipline.
Skills
Strong financial knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
Strong analytical ability as well as excellent business acumen.
Strong understanding of end-to-end DC operations and organisation structure.
Great communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interacting with management and specialists in different functions of varying levels.
Ability to perform under pressure, with strong ability to prioritise
Solid understanding of local Sales organisation and its inner working.
Proven experience in setting goals with plans and actions on how to achieve them.
Ability to identify scalable initiatives for improvement and drive them from ideation to successful completion.
Experience
Experience of DC financial and operational controlling.
Experience and technical ability in financial tools, with the proactive approach to quickly adapt to new systems and dynamics
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
- 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).
We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
- We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
- You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
- We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
- You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
- We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Logistics Management, or a related discipline
- Strong financial knowledge and understanding of accounting principles
- Strong analytical ability and business acumen
- Strong understanding of end-to-end distribution center operations and organizational structure
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across management and specialist functions
- Ability to perform under pressure and prioritize effectively
- Understanding of the local sales organization and its operations
- Experience setting goals and developing plans and actions to achieve them
- Ability to identify scalable improvement initiatives and drive successful completion
- Experience in distribution center financial and operational controlling
- Experience and technical ability with financial tools, including the ability to adapt quickly to new systems
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
