European Warehousing Manager

Essity; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking an European Warehousing Manager to lead the warehousing strategy across Europe, covering raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods. You will work with site leaders and cross-functional teams to improve safety, service, cost and overall operational performance.

The role requires 7–10 years of leadership in logistics, strong knowledge of ERP/WMS/TMS, and proven change management and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years leadership experience in logistics or supply chain management.
• Experience in managing multi-sites warehousing networks preferred.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, warehousing and inventory management best practices.
• Proficiency in logistics management systems (ERP, WMS, TMS, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Safety and Compliance: Act as a role model for safety and support compliance with applicable health, safety and regulatory requirements across warehousing operations.
• Operational Performance: Drive efficient warehouse operations and continuous improvement to achieve agreed service and cost targets across business units and geographies.
• Performance Management: Establish, standardize and monitor key performance indicators covering safety, quality, service, cost and inventory accuracy.
• Operating Model & Network Development: Shape and support the evolution of the Warehousing operating and related network design, while bringing functional expertise into manufacturing and distribution footprint reviews.
• Process Improvement: Assess warehouse processes and systems, lead loss analysis and implement improvements that increase efficiency, productivity and service performance.
• Capability Building: Coach factory logistics managers, strengthen common routines and processes and facilitate best-practice sharing and reapplication across the European network.
• Digital Enablement: Define business requirements for warehouse management systems and digital tools, collaborating with technology and cross-functional teams on warehousing, transport, planning and automation initiatives

Skills

Leadership experience

Logistics management systems

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering or related field

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

Job description

Help shape the future of warehousing across Europe. Are you ready to strengthen safety, service and operational performance across a complex network?

About The Role

As European Warehousing Manager, you will lead the development and execution of Essity’s primary warehousing strategy across Europe, covering raw materials, semi-finished goods and finished goods. Your focus will be to improve safety, service, cost and operational performance while building a future-ready warehousing network. Working closely with site leaders, factory logistics managers, regional fulfilment teams and other cross-functional stakeholders, you will establish governance, strengthen functional capabilities and drive greater standardization across warehousing operations. You will also contribute warehousing expertise to broader supply chain, manufacturing and distribution initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Safety and Compliance: Act as a role model for safety and support compliance with applicable health, safety and regulatory requirements across warehousing operations.
• Operational Performance: Drive efficient warehouse operations and continuous improvement to achieve agreed service and cost targets across business units and geographies.
• Performance Management: Establish, standardize and monitor key performance indicators covering safety, quality, service, cost and inventory accuracy.
• Operating Model & Network Development: Shape and support the evolution of the Warehousing operating and related network design, while bringing functional expertise into manufacturing and distribution footprint reviews.
• Process Improvement: Assess warehouse processes and systems, lead loss analysis and implement improvements that increase efficiency, productivity and service performance.
• Capability Building: Coach factory logistics managers, strengthen common routines and processes and facilitate best-practice sharing and reapplication across the European network.
• Digital Enablement: Define business requirements for warehouse management systems and digital tools, collaborating with technology and cross-functional teams on warehousing, transport, planning and automation initiatives

Who You Are

• Degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering or related field
• Minimum 7-10 years leadership experience in logistics or supply chain management, experience in managing multi-sites warehousing networks preferred
• Strong knowledge of logistics, warehousing and inventory management best practices
• Proficiency in logistics management systems (ERP, WMS, TMS, etc.)
• Strong capability in change management, data driven decision making and problem solving.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Proven ability to work and get results in a complex matrix organization.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

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More About the Location

The primary location for this role is Barcelona, Spain. The role may also be Gothenburg, Sweden; Saint-Ouen, France; Mannheim, Germany; or Dunstable, United Kingdom.

Application End Date:

16 nov 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity262661