About this role
Our partner is a leading FMCG organization operating a complex, large-scale distribution and logistics network, serving customers through multiple channels across a dynamic and fast-paced business environment. The company manages a 400+ employee warehouse and logistics operation, where operational excellence, customer service, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making are at the core of success. We are currently seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Director who will take full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain and logistics organization, including the leadership of a 400+ headcount warehousing and logistics operation within a high-volume FMCG environment. This executive-level position combines strategic leadership with operational accountability and offers direct exposure to senior leadership and key business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company's supply chain and logistics strategy in line with business objectives
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and distribution
- Oversee a large-scale warehousing operation with more than 400 employees through multiple layers of management
- Ensure the optimal balance between service levels, operational efficiency, inventory performance, and cost management
- Lead and develop a large, multi-layered organization through a team of senior managers and functional leaders
- Drive business transformation initiatives, organizational change programs, and operational excellence projects
- Lead large-scale logistics and supply chain transformation efforts, including network redesign, process optimization, and automation initiatives
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through digitalization and technology-enabled solutions
- Monitor, analyze, and improve supply chain and logistics performance through KPI-driven management
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, strategic partners, and key suppliers
- Support executive decision-making through data-driven insights, business cases, and strategic recommendations
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, quality, and operational standards
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and people development
Requirements
- University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven senior executive leadership experience within complex supply chain and logistics environments
- Track record of leading large-scale organizations with multiple management layers
- Proven leadership experience managing large-scale warehousing operations with 400+ employees
- Extensive experience in FMCG, retail, e-commerce, distribution, contract logistics, or similarly complex operational environments
- Strong background in FMCG supply chain and logistics environments with high-volume distribution operations
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing business and operational strategies
- Strong transformation and change management experience, including leading large-scale organizational or operational transformation programs
- Experience managing significant operational budgets, performance targets, and business KPIs
- Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills
- Strategic mindset combined with deep operational understanding
- Native Hungarian and fluent English language skills
Nice to Have
- Experience launching new logistics centers, distribution facilities, or operational hubs
- Proven background in supply chain network transformation projects
- Experience with warehouse automation and logistics technology solutions
- Hands-on involvement in WMS, TMS, planning systems, or digital transformation initiatives
- Omnichannel retail and e-commerce fulfillment experience
- Strong track record in data-driven performance improvement programs
Benefits
- Executive leadership role with significant business impact
- Opportunity to lead a large-scale FMCG supply chain and logistics organization
- Direct responsibility for a 400+ employee warehousing and logistics operation
- Direct collaboration with senior leadership and key decision-makers
- Complex operational environment with high strategic visibility
- Opportunity to shape and lead major transformation initiatives
- Competitive executive compensation package
- Company car
- Private health insurance
- Annual performance bonus
- Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing organization
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