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Michael Kors

Owns multi-brand luxury fashion houses

Distribution Development Engineer

Operations & LogisticsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeVenlo, Netherlands

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a related field is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
  • Demonstrated experience in engineering, project management, and process planning is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, is required.
  • A solid understanding of supply chain, transport, warehousing, and operations is required.
  • Strong process improvement and continuous improvement skills are required.
  • Experience in management and/or operational consulting is required.
  • Experience leading major supply chain transformation initiatives and/or warehouse optimization projects across processes, IT, material handling equipment, and workforce management is required.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify improvement opportunities across the supply chain, with a primary focus on the Venlo warehouse and logistics operations.
  • Develop high-level business cases to present projects to senior leadership and secure operational and financial support for proposals.
  • Lead projects from analysis through go-live, including handover to the relevant operational department.
  • Support the transition from project mode to business as usual.
  • Update work instructions, process flows, warehouse layouts, and general documentation.
  • Liaise regularly with the project sponsor on priorities, planning, budget, resources, and workload across scheduled projects.
  • Manage the execution of project plans and deliver against defined milestones.
  • Act as both project lead and hands-on contributor, supporting the team in execution while driving projects forward.
  • Partner with IT on project execution.
  • Review project results and benefits, validate assumptions, and reassess outcomes as part of the project evaluation process.
  • Track CPU changes and validate whether projected cost savings are achieved after implementation.
  • Apply proven Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to ensure analyses are fact-based.
  • Support the organization's Lean journey and continuous improvement maturity through 6S standardization, audit programs, and ambassador training.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in retail, e-commerce, or fashion.
  • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to set priorities.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
  • PRINCE2 or an equivalent project management qualification.
  • Lean and Six Sigma experience.
  • Knowledge of AI applications in supply chain, logistics, or process improvement.
  • An operational or logistics background.

About the Company

Michael Kors

Owns multi-brand luxury fashion houses

Michael Kors is a luxury fashion brand that creates accessible luxury clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories. Its product line emphasizes chic, comfortable designs that appeal to a global audience seeking elevated everyday wear. The core brand began under Michael Kors and expanded into a broader fashion group through acquisitions, later rebranding to Capri Holdings Limited to reflect a diversified portfolio. Capri Holdings grew by adding Jimmy Choo and Versace, expanding its presence in the luxury market. In 2023, Capri Holdings was acquired by Tapestry, Inc., forming a larger umbrella of luxury brands, though the deal faced regulatory scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in 2024 over competition concerns. The company's goal is to build a leading global luxury fashion group by combining strong brand names, expanding product categories, and leveraging scale across design, manufacturing, and retail channels.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
1981

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