European Logistics Director – Transformation & Strategy – Highly recognisable Consumer Goods Business
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Hybrid with regular travel
This global leader is known for its iconic products that have stood the test of time. Over the past few years, they've demonstrated impressive growth, both in terms of revenue and market reach, while staying true to their heritage. They have a forward-thinking approach and commitment to empowering their employees. They have a culture that fosters creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, personal development and career progression.
This highly recognisable brand has gone from strength to strength and is now engaging on a transformational journey across its Logistics strategy which this role will play a pivotal part in ensuring its success.
You'll have the opportunity to develop and implement an innovative change strategy which puts the consumer first and enables a competitive advantage through logistics, delivery proposition development and customer experience. You'll have a full European remit responsible for both strategic and tactical objectives, developing the logistics operations to be 'best in class'.
What will the role entail?
- The primary role across the next 12-18 months will be to develop the operational and strategic activity across one of the most complex divisions in the business
- Leading the long term strategy and operational ownership across Europe building a robust, profitable and superior service-level operation
- Lead a customer-centric transformation across the logistics division, to become a customer's first choice for their product, developing delivering propositions, offering and availability
- Responsible for building exceptional relationships with 3PL logistics contracts, accountable for tenders and driving sustainable service and cost reduction initiatives
- Regular travel to sites and operations across Europe building a strong team mentality.
Key skills and experience required?
- Expert in logistics strategy, specifically in outbound omnichannel (Ecom/Retail/Apparel/3PL) and knowledge of inhouse and 3PL operations
- Excellent understanding of D2C, delivery proposition development and being customer’s first choice using logistics as a competitive advantage with a demonstrable track record of implementing these initiatives
- Managed €MM transport budget and led large tenders, setting SLA frameworks with providers across Europe
- Able to easily navigate a matrix drive environment, strong relationship-building and influencing skills
- An enthusiastic, honest and open leader, willing to learn from mistakes and foster a supportive team culture
Why should you apply for this role?
- Fantastic company culture within a well know brand and excellent starting salary and package.
- The opportunity to take ownership and lead a pinnacle transformational change
- This is a critical senior position within an industry leading business
- Ownership and autonomy to shape and execute the long term strategy to enable the business's continued growth.
If this is an opportunity you feel would be suited to your skills and experience and are interested in finding out more then click Apply now or contact Seb Taylor at Pod Talent.
