Head of Logistics

Segway Navimow; Bonn, Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading logistics company seeks a Logistics Operations Manager to optimize distribution operations across Europe. You will be responsible for overseeing multiple warehouse facilities, managing logistics teams, and ensuring efficient processes that meet customer expectations and drive business growth. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in logistics, a solid understanding of regulations, and excellent leadership skills to manage a broad network of logistics partners.

Qualifikationen

• 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in logistics.
• Strong knowledge of European logistics and transport regulations.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other European languages and Mandarin is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead logistics operations teams across multiple European warehouse locations.
• Ensure efficient execution of warehousing and transportation processes.
• Evaluate new warehouse locations based on market demands and cost analysis.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Negotiation

Project Management

Logistics Knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business

Tools

WMS

TMS

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Overview:

You are responsible for leading and optimizing the company’s logistics and distribution operations across Europe. This role oversees multiple local warehouse facilities and drives the strategic expansion and management of a robust logistics partner network. The objective is to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and reliable movement and storage of goods that meet customer expectations and support business growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage logistics operations teams across multiple European warehouse locations;

2. Ensure warehousing, transportation processes are executed efficiently and accurately;

3. Oversee 3PL providers and internal warehouse teams to meet service-level agreements (SLAs), cost targets, and performance metrics;

4. Implement and maintain logistics SOPs to ensure consistency and compliance across all sites;

5. Identify and onboard new logistics partners (3PLs, couriers, transport providers) to support current and future business needs;

6. Lead logistics network design and optimization initiatives, including warehouse footprint review, routing efficiency, and delivery network scalability;

7. Evaluate new warehouse locations or partners based on market demands, customer proximity, and cost analysis.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field;

2. 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in logistics, including multi-site warehouse management and 3PL relationship management;

3. Strong knowledge of European logistics and transport regulations;

4. Proven experience in logistics network design and partner onboarding;

6. Proficiency in WMS, TMS, and ERP systems;

7. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and project management skills;

8. Fluent in English, proficiency in other European language(s) and Mandarin Chinese is a plus;

9. Willingness to travel across Europe as needed.