Logistics Director, EMEA
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Industry: Food & Beverage / FMCG
Scope: EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa)
The Logistics Director, EMEA will lead the regional logistics strategy and operations for a complex, high‑volume Food & Beverage FMCG business. The role has full accountability for warehousing, transportation, 3PL management, and logistics performance across multiple EMEA markets.
This position requires a senior, internationally experienced leader who can operate at executive level, manage diverse regional teams, and drive standardisation while respecting local market requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and execute the EMEA logistics strategy, aligned with business growth and service objectives
* Lead multi‑country warehousing and distribution operations (ambient / chilled / frozen, depending on product mix)
* Manage regional transportation strategy, cross‑border flows, and 3PL partnerships
* Drive OTIF performance, service excellence, and cost optimisation across EMEA
* Lead regional tenders, contract negotiations, and SLA governance
* Build and develop senior logistics leaders at country and regional level
* Act as senior escalation point for service disruptions and crisis management
* Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, H&S, and regulatory standards across EMEA
Leadership & Experience
* Senior logistics leadership experience in regulated environments
* Proven ownership of regional (EMEA) logistics operations
* Strong background in warehousing, transportation, and 3PL management at scale
* Experience managing cross‑border logistics and complex regulatory environments
Language & International Profile
* Fluent German and English (both required)
* Comfortable operating in an international, multicultural leadership environment
* Willingness to travel across the EMEA region
Skills
* Executive‑level stakeholder management and influencing capability
* Commercially minded, data‑driven, and results‑focused
* Strong people leader with experience leading senior managers across regions
* Confident change leader with experience driving transformation and standardisation