Warehouse Excellence Specialist

JOB PURPOSE
This role exists to ensure operational excellence that enables our brands to thrive by improving warehouse performance, advancing continuous improvement, and supporting cost-efficient, technology-enabled operations across our European distribution network.
Working across company-operated and third-party logistics warehouses, you will use data, benchmarking, process improvement, and project management to identify performance gaps and turn opportunities into measurable results. You will collaborate with market teams, warehouse operators, and supply chain partners to improve efficiency, optimise throughput, and accelerate the adoption of robotics and automation.
You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.
Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the performance of 15 distribution centres across Europe, covering both company-operated facilities and third-party logistics operations.
Benchmark warehouse performance and facilitate the sharing of best practices, defining what excellent performance looks like in line with global operating standards.
Contribute to the delivery of a 5% year-on-year savings ambition across approximately €250 million in warehouse expenditure.
Partner with in-market teams to identify savings and performance opportunities and translate them into clear, executable improvement plans.
Map and evaluate warehouse processes across Europe to identify inefficiencies, close performance gaps, and recommend best-in-class solutions for warehouse management and cost control.
Support the development and implementation of robotics and automation roadmaps for individual warehouses, with a focus on improving throughput and operational efficiency.
Manage improvement projects from opportunity identification and business-case development through implementation, execution, and benefits tracking.
Analyse operational and financial data from multiple sources to identify performance trends, improvement areas, and key cost drivers.
Collaborate with third-party transport and warehouse operators, contributing to structured performance reviews and effective follow-up actions.
Support the onboarding and mentoring of new team members when required, sharing knowledge and promoting consistent ways of working.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least five years of relevant experience in warehouse management, warehousing excellence, logistics operations, or a closely related supply chain environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of logistics and warehouse operations, including performance management, process optimisation, and cost control.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect insights across different data sets and convert analysis into practical recommendations.
Demonstrated business acumen, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across functions, markets, and external logistics partners.
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, supported by strong communication, influencing, and data-storytelling skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, operations management, or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of Power BI and SQL, including their use in operational analysis, performance reporting, or decision support.
Experience delivering continuous-improvement, warehouse automation, robotics, or cross-market transformation projects.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hybrid work and flexibility
Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications
Sharing the cost of professional training & courses
Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others
Extra days off to take care of yourself and others
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