Global External Warehousing Manager

Ambu; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development opportunities

Financial employee benefits

Job summary

Ambu in Ballerup, Denmark is seeking a 3PL Manager for Global Distribution. In this role, you will oversee Ambu's global third-party logistics setup, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.

You will collaborate with Logistics, Procurement, Quality, and stakeholders to drive cost management, optimize supplier performance, and enhance the logistics network. The role entails leading global supply chain projects and managing operational warehouse issues while ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within 3PL management, logistics, or distribution operations.
• Strong supplier management and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Experience with Procurement on contracts and supplier selection.

Responsibilities

• Manage Ambu's global third-party logistics setup.
• Drive supplier performance through KPIs and business reviews.
• Lead global supply chain projects within warehousing and distribution.

Skills

Supplier management skills

Cost drivers understanding

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Job description

3PL Manager, Global Distribution

Ballerup, Denmark

Ambu A/S is currently looking for a 3PL Manager, Global Distribution to be based in Ballerup, Denmark.

In this role, you will take ownership of Ambu’s global third‑party logistics (3PL) setup, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective distribution operations across regions. You will act as the global process owner for 3PL management, driving performance, transparency, and continuous improvement while working closely with Logistics, Procurement, Quality, and regional stakeholders.

This is a key role for someone motivated by combining operational execution with process ownership and stakeholder collaboration in a global environment, with strong opportunities to influence how we manage our external logistics network going forward.

Responsibilities

• Owning the global 3PL landscape, acting as primary contact for logistics providers and driving strong partnerships
• Managing supplier performance through KPIs, follow‑ups, and business reviews to ensure high service levels and accountability
• Driving cost management, including budgeting, analysis, and optimization initiatives in close collaboration with Procurement
• Acting as global process owner for 3PL management, ensuring standardized and scalable ways of working
• Leading and supporting global supply chain projects within warehousing and distribution, acting as SME for warehousing in cross‑functional initiatives
• Driving continuous improvement and network optimization initiatives across regions and stakeholders
• Acting as the primary escalation point for operational warehouse issues, ensuring timely resolution and alignment between Ambu stakeholders and logistics providers
• Identifying and mitigating operational risks within the distribution network, including capacity, service, compliance, and business continuity risks
• Supporting quality and compliance processes (incl. SCARs, CAPAs, NCR handling), ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within 3PL management, logistics, or distribution operations
• Bring strong supplier management skills, including performance governance and stakeholder collaboration
• Have experience working with Procurement on contracts, supplier selection, and commercial discussions
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of cost drivers and a track record of driving optimisation initiatives
• Are comfortable working in a global supply chain environment with multiple stakeholders
• Have a structured, analytical, and data‑driven mindset
• Are a strong communicator, able to balance a collaborative and approachable style with a clear and demanding approach, building trust and driving alignment across functions and cultures

We offer great opportunities for personal development and a wide range of professional, social, and financial employee benefits, as well as exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.