Sr. Manager, EU Supply Chain

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Job Summary: 

The EU Supply Chain Lead is the single-threaded owner of end-to-end logistics performance and build-out across the European region. This role is responsible for designing, launching, and scaling the regional logistics network, ensuring best-in-class cost, service, and delivery speed.

Operating as a core member of the regional leadership team, this role acts as the primary partner to the COO in-region, translating global logistics strategy into scalable, high-performing operations while shaping key decisions based on regional realities.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategy, execution, and team building during a critical scale-up phase.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build & Own the EU Supply Chain Setup 

• Lead the end-to-end setup of the EU logistics network incl set up of labelling solution in EU warehouse

• Ensure the initial setup is scalable, cost-efficient, and operationally robust 

• Ensure logistics is a proactive enabler of growth, not a constraint 

2. End-to-End Performance Ownership

• Own regional logistics KPIs across i) Cost (transport, warehousing, handling), ii) Service levels (OTIF, delivery promise accuracy), and iii) Speed (lead times, delivery SLAs) 

• Drive trade-off decisions across transportation, warehousing, and inventory 

• Establish full visibility and control over performance drivers 

3. Strategic Partner to COO (Regional Translation & Feedback Loop)

• Act as the go-to logistics counterpart to the COO in Europe

• Translate global strategy into executable regional plans 

• Provide structured feedback to global teams on i) market constraints, ii) performance gaps, and iii) optimization opportunities.

• Proactively challenge and refine global assumptions based on EU realities 

4. Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

• Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure EU regulatory requirements are met across logistics operations

• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Marketing, and external partners on labeling, documentation, and market-specific requirements

• Translate compliance needs into operational execution across warehouses, 3PLs, and distribution flows

• Identify risks and dependencies and drive resolution across stakeholders

5. Team Build & Leadership

• Act as logistics representative within the regional leadership team 

• Lead a lean, high-performing regional logistics team, including 3PL / Warehouse Manager, Transportation Manager, and Inventory Planner 

• Coach team on Carrier & 3PL Strategy and Execution, as well as collaborate with global to ensure global strategy and guardrails are followed.

6. Continuous Optimization & Scale

• Identify and execute cost and efficiency improvements early 

• Optimize network design (warehouse footprint, routing, inventory placement) 

• Lead regional logistics projects (process improvements, system enhancements) 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

   Required:

• 10+ years in logistics / supply chain, with strong EU exposure 

• Proven experience in building or scaling logistics operations (warehouse + transport + inventory) 

• Strong hands-on experience with 3PLs, carrier networks, and multi-country distribution 

• Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority

• Experience operating in ambiguous, fast-scaling environments 

• Ability to operate at both strategic and deeply operational levels 

• Strong stakeholder management across global and regional teams 

• Data-driven, execution-focused, and comfortable making trade-offs

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a related discipline or equivalent additional experience required

Work Environment:  The noise in the work environment is usually moderate.  Other factors are:

• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions

• Company uniforms, closed-toed shoes, casual work environment

• Warehouse environment, may be required to wear safety equipment

• Ability to work extended hours as required

Travel: The role is based in Netherlands, with frequent travel between Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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