Travel and Expense Specialist

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

Within Governance, Risk & Assurance, which sits within the CFO (Finance) Hub, our mission is to Support Business through profit protection and operational risk, business assurance, and controls. Its objective is to develop a clear and comprehensive overview of the risks facing PVHE and lead the assurance activities that preserve its value.

As the Travel & Expense Specialist for EMEA, you will fully support in driving the execution of the PVH travel strategy in line with organizational goals as well as owning the day-to-day operations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Profit Protection and operational risk, the successful candidate will be a business enabler and have the below key responsibilities.

What you'll do:

• Support the creation and execution of the Global travel strategy: (in collaboration with other regions & Corporate)

• Partner with global HR teams (mobility, benefits, operations, etc.), local risk teams to ensure duty of care for business travelers and deliver a best-in-class service.

• Develop and update travel policies, guidelines, and procedures to align with PVH Strategy, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Collaborate and support in any TMC onboarding, developing to meet industry standards, and help streamline processes across EMEA in line with any corporate/global direction.

• Conduct vendor due diligence, performance evaluations, and contract negotiations to ensure service quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with service-level agreements, with leading and coordinating European sourcing strategy for Air, Hotel, Rail & Car.

• Manage our vendors and system management, e.g, Concur, Egencia (TMC), Amex, so they are integrated with PVH to support the traveler’s experience and policy.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize travel processes, streamline workflows, and enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of all travel.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with travel policies, expense guidelines, and travel approval processes across the organization.

• Hub support and communication with the Associate training and resolution.

• Support and coordinate travel communication strategies for different communication channels such as Insider+, People Services Portal, and the Campus app.

• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of travel-related data, Expense management tracking, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess performance, identify trends, risks to the business, and cost analysis.

What you'll bring:

• Strong negotiation/consensus-building skills as well as the ability to maintain flexibility and manage conflict.

• Ownership or expert-level knowledge of T&E platforms (e.g., SAP Concur) and their integration with finance systems.

• Delivery of T&E analytics, performance KPIs, and cost efficiency reporting to senior stakeholders(Power BI).

• Accountability for the design, implementation, and enforcement of the global/EMEA T&E policy.

• Travel industry experience is desirable.

• Strong communication skills: ability to influence, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Proficiency in Excel and data reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)

• Excellent organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills.

• Business fluency in English; any additional European language would be considered an advantage.

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! 

Check out our Amsterdam Campus 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 law. In 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.