Global Director of Logistics & Fulfillment

Salt; España; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is hiring a Global Director of Logistics & Fulfillment to lead and scale international logistics and fulfillment across Europe, with locations in London, Copenhagen, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam, Paris or Milan.

You will sit on the Global Leadership Team, guiding an international organization of 15+ members across 10+ countries and shaping the global operating model for best-in-class logistics performance.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in logistics, supply chain or fulfillment.
• Experience building and managing multi-country logistics operations.
• Experience managing 3PLs, carrier networks and external fulfillment partners.
• Deep understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Experience with cross-border and pan-European parcel networks is a strong advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and understanding of logistics unit economics.
• Experience leading international teams within a matrix organisation.
• A track record of delivering operational improvements, cost efficiencies and scalable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead global logistics strategy: Own the end-to-end fulfillment value chain, including transportation, warehousing, repacking, inventory management, pick and pack, and last-mile delivery.
• Build a strong partner ecosystem: Develop and manage relationships with 3PLs, fulfillment providers and carrier partners, driving performance, service quality and cost efficiency.
• Drive operational excellence: Optimise processes, improve fulfillment performance and build scalable operating models across markets.
• Own planning and inventory performance: Drive S&OP, capacity planning, forecasting and inventory optimisation to reduce waste and improve working capital.
• Lead global teams: Develop and inspire an international logistics organisation while working closely with Commercial, Finance, Product and local Operations teams.
• Support international growth: Lead new market launches, network expansion, system implementations and major operational transformation projects.

Job description

Salt is currently hiring a Global Director of Logistics & Fulfillment for a client of ours with a big presence in Europe.

Locations: London, Copenhagen, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam, Paris or Milan

We are looking for an exceptional Global Director of Logistics & Fulfillment to lead and scale our international logistics and fulfillment operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role within a fast-growing international business, offering the opportunity to shape the global operating model, build a best-in-class logistics network and drive operational excellence across multiple markets.

Reporting to the VP Operations, you will sit on the Global Leadership Team and lead an international organisation of 15+ team members across 10+ countries.

What you'll do

• Lead global logistics strategy: Own the end-to-end fulfillment value chain, including transportation, warehousing, repacking, inventory management, pick and pack, and last-mile delivery.
• Build a strong partner ecosystem: Develop and manage relationships with 3PLs, fulfillment providers and carrier partners, driving performance, service quality and cost efficiency.
• Drive operational excellence: Optimise processes, improve fulfillment performance and build scalable operating models across markets.
• Own planning and inventory performance: Drive S&OP, capacity planning, forecasting and inventory optimisation to reduce waste and improve working capital.
• Lead global teams: Develop and inspire an international logistics organisation while working closely with Commercial, Finance, Product and local Operations teams.
• Support international growth: Lead new market launches, network expansion, system implementations and major operational transformation projects.

What we're looking for

• Significant senior leadership experience in logistics, supply chain or fulfillment, ideally within e-commerce, food, retail or FMCG.
• Proven experience building and managing multi-country logistics operations.
• Strong experience managing 3PLs, carrier networks and external fulfillment partners.
• Deep understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Experience with cross-border and pan-European parcel networks is a strong advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and understanding of logistics unit economics.
• Experience leading international teams within a matrix organisation.
• A track record of delivering operational improvements, cost efficiencies and scalable growth.

The ideal candidate

You are a strategic and commercially minded operator who combines big-picture thinking with hands-on execution. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are comfortable navigating ambiguity and have the leadership capability to bring teams and partners together to deliver results.

An exciting opportunity to shape and scale a global logistics and fulfillment operation, with real influence on international growth and business performance.