Logistics Manager

Are you ready to lead logistics transformation across Western Europe for a dynamic and growing Personal Care business?

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Logistics Manager to drive end-to-end logistics operations, elevate service performance, and shape the future of our supply chain. This is a high-impact leadership role covering key markets including Italy, France, BeNeLux, Spain, DACH, Portugal, and the Nordics. You'll be at the heart of our current supply chain transformation, ensuring seamless customer deliveries, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Business Unit: Personal Care

Reports to: Supply Chain Leader for Western & Central Europe

What You'll Do:

1. Logistics Operations Leadership

2. Own and lead all logistics activities across the WE Personal Care market: warehousing, transportation, value-added services, and more.

3. Ensure full compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards across internal teams and logistics partners.

4. Drive OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) and CSL (Case Service Level) performance to exceed customer expectations.

5. 3PL/4PL Management

6. Identify, onboard and manage relationships with logistics providers including 3PLs, 4PLs, carriers, and LLPs.

7. Negotiate contracts together with our Procurement function, monitor performance metrics, and ensure cost control and service excellence.

8. Cost Management & Optimization

9. Own the logistics budget - identify and drive opportunities for cost transformation.

10. Lead initiatives in network efficiency, footprint and sustainability optimization, and inventory flow improvements.

11. Strategic Projects & Transformation

12. Support the integration of new technologies (TMS/WMS upgrades, advanced analytics, Kinaxis) as part of the upcoming SAP/R4 transformation.

13. Collaborate on regional projects such as direct shipments, cross-dock solutions, and market launches.

14. Cross-Functional Collaboration

15. Partner with Customer Service, Planning, Procurement, Sales, Mills, ECMs, and Customer Logistics to ensure seamless supply to customers.

16. Act as the key logistics interface with the WE commercial leadership, providing insights on performance, issues and risk mitigation as well as opportunities.

17. Support demand/supply balancing and contingency planning in response to market volatility.

18. Future Team Leadership

19. As part of the current transformation, you will be in a unique position to build and lead your high-performing team (i.e. Customer Service, Customer Logistics, Collaborative Planners, DC managers).

20. Manage local service providers (warehousing, transport, VAS) to ensure consistent service delivery.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain management, ideally in FMCG or Personal Care.
• Proven track record in managing 3PL providers and transportation networks.
• Strong knowledge of EU logistics regulations, health & safety, and quality compliance.
• Demonstrated success in cost management, process optimization, and performance improvement.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SAP, TMS/WMS systems, and logistics analytics tools.
• Background in regional or multi-market logistics roles.
• Exposure to sustainability initiatives (carbon reduction, green transport, etc.).
• Ability to communicate in multiple Western-European languages would be a significant advantage.

Why Kimberly-Clark?

You'll be part of a global team behind iconic brands like Huggies, Kotex, Kleenex, and more. We're driven by purpose, powered by people, and committed to innovation, inclusion, and impact.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and help us deliver better care to billions of people around the world.