Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO​

As our Distribution Centre (DC) Systems Manager, you’ll be part of the management team shaping the future of our new site in Cheb, Karlovy Vary Region, Czechia. With the DC set to open in the second half of 2026, you’ll play a key role in laying the foundation for its success — both operationally and strategically.

In your role, you’ll lead the department overseeing DC technology, ensuring the seamless integration and reliable performance of the WMS and associated warehouse systems to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

This state-of-the-art facility, spanning nearly 250,000 sqm, will be the largest and most highly automated DC in our global network. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the Technology Operations team, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Managing system budgets and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Overseeing deployment and maintenance of technology projects, ensuring uptime, compliance, and smooth release management.
• Coordinating system functionality and downtime across all warehouse technologies.
• Driving incident response and troubleshooting, including emergency call participation.
• Training end users on system functionalities to support operational excellence.
• Collaborating with DC Operations, Safety, and DC Management to ensure system alignment and performance.
• Reporting regularly to senior leadership on system initiatives, risks, and performance.
• Defining and monitoring KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for system improvements.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH​

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to support the successful launch and long-term performance of the DC. Your main collaboration partners will include:

• DC Operations
• DC Management
• Business Tech
• External Vendors and Tech Partners

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE​

We are looking for people with…​

• A university degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field – or equivalent professional experience/training.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep expertise in warehouse operations, cost drivers, and DC systems, including current technologies and emerging advancements.
• Strong functional skills in technology operations and troubleshooting.
• Structured approach to task management, proactive problem-solving, and continuous process optimisation.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills, with experience engaging internal and external stakeholders.
• Business fluent in Czech and English

And people who are…​

• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze situations, solve problems proactively, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Positive and adaptable in the face of change, with the ability to quickly embrace new system features and drive improvements.
• Collaborative and inclusive, fostering co-creation and innovation across teams.
• Committed to professional growth – both personally and in supporting others.
• Clear and confident communicators who build trust and alignment across functions.
• Driven by operational excellence and continuous improvement.

WHO WE ARE​

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. ​

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. ​

• Employee discount card, usable for all H&M Group brands both in stores and online
• Inclusion in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP)
• Work-life balance & a unique company culture and values
• The opportunity to be among the pioneering team members of our future largest and highly automated DC globally, and to shape its success

Additional Information

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.​

This is a full-time role located in Cheb, Karlovy Vary Region, Czechia with a local contract. The DC Systems Manager is reporting to the DC Manager. Sounds interesting? Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 30.04.2026. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page. ​

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

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*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.​

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