On behalf of our Client – an international medical technology (MedTech) manufacturer – we are looking for an experienced Director Regional (EU) Operations and Inventory Strategy. As a member of the Planning & Logistics leadership team, this person will report to the VP Planning & Logistics.

The role carries responsibility for safety, quality, delivery and cost performance across:

• Central Warehouse (CW) operations run by a 3PL partner,
• Finished Goods Warehouse (FGW) operations run by an in-house team,
• the operational transport team in the CEE region,
• the planning and inventory team based in two European countries.

The position combines operational management with defining the company-wide inventory and replenishment strategy. It carries full budget responsibility for warehousing, transport and staffing costs, as well as for inventory levels in the assigned warehouses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning & inventory: leading the Planning & Inventory team manager (Western Europe), ensuring appropriate inventory and safety stock levels for CW and FGW, and owning DIO (Days of Inventory) for the assigned warehouses, including the annual inventory forecast and follow-up.
• Distribution operations: managing day-to-day Central Warehouse operations via the 3PL and regional Finished Goods Warehouse operations via the Warehouse Manager; continuously improving warehouse efficiency through AI, automation, layout and racking optimisation.
• Transport operations: leading the operational transport team in the CEE region, owning transport performance, dashboards and proactive follow-up, and the transport budget in cooperation with the Transport Manager and the Global Transport Director.
• Finance: creating and managing the annual budget and controlling warehousing (3PL and FGW), transport, staff and other costs for all assigned teams.
• Projects: supporting the roll-out of new system solutions across the Planning & Logistics network and leading and taking part in global Supply Chain projects.
• Working closely with S&OP planning, procurement, production and market support to reduce costs and secure a high level of customer experience.
• Team management: 4 direct reports and more than 20 indirect reports.

OUR REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of logistics experience in an international environment, including working with or for 3PLs at both strategic and operational level.
• At least 5 years of experience managing and optimising inventory levels across multiple warehouse locations.
• Understanding of the complete supply chain, including the customer perspective.
• Ability to work and interact with all departments throughout a global organisation.
• Financial acumen and understanding of business drivers.
• Ability to set direction, priorities and goals and to lead change.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Familiarity with a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. medical devices) is desirable.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Independence, flexibility and initiative.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset.
• Focus on cost, quality and results.
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with a strong commercial focus.
• Ability to work effectively at both operational and strategic levels.
• A positive attitude and the courage to influence.

WE OFFER:

• A strategic role in the Planning & Logistics leadership team of an international organisation.
• Real influence on inventory strategy and the development of logistics operations in Europe.
• Involvement in global Supply Chain projects and the implementation of modern solutions (AI, automation).
• Attractive employment terms commensurate with the level of the role.

Location: Poznań (on-site)