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