Director, Logistics EMEA
External
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About the role
The Logistics Director, EMEA is responsible for leading end-to-end logistics operations across Europe, Middle East, and Africa, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and reliable distribution of products from manufacturing sites to retailers and consumers. This role is critical in supporting seasonal demand peaks (e.g., holiday periods), maintaining high service levels for key retail partners, and driving continuous improvement across the logistics network. What Your Impact Will Be: 1. Transportation & Distribution Oversee inbound and outbound transportation (ocean, air, road, rail) Manage relationships with 3PLs, freight forwarders, and carriers Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery to major retailers (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, Carrefour, Smyths Toys) 2. Warehousing & Fulfilment Manage regional distribution centres and e-commerce fulfilment operations Ensure scalability during peak seasons (Q3-Q4 toy surge) Drive warehouse productivity, accuracy, and safety standards 3. Cost & Performance Management Own the EMEA logistics budget (transport, warehousing, duties) Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising service Track and report KPIs (OTIF, cost per unit, lead times, inventory turns) 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with demand planning, manufacturing, sales, and customer fulfilment teams Align logistics plans with product launches and promotional cycles Support S&OP / IBP processes 5. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs, and ESG standards Manage risk related to geopolitical disruptions, port congestion, and supply shocks Lead contingency planning and crisis response 6. Team Leadership Lead, develop, and mentor a geographically dispersed team Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture Build succession plans and talent pipelines
Requirements
- 10-15+ years in logistics/supply chain, ideally in FMCG or consumer goods
- Proven leadership across multi-country logistics operations in EMEA
- Strong experience managing 3PLs and complex distribution networks
- Experience with seasonal/high-demand volatility (toys, retail, fashion, etc.)
- Strategic thinking with strong operational execution
- Deep knowledge of international transportation and trade compliance
- Financial acumen (budget ownership, cost optimization)
- Data-driven decision making (ERP/WMS/TMS systems)
- Stakeholder management at senior levels
- Outstanding communication skills in different forums
- Ability to navigate stakeholder networks effectively
- Able to influence convincingly internally and externally
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
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