European Warehousing Manager

Essity

. Lead the development and execution of Essity’s primary warehousing strategy across Europe for raw materials, semi-finished goods and finished goods .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeBarcelona • SpainSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading warehousing strategy and operations across Europe, focusing on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Proficient in logistics management systems and capable of driving change and standardization in complex environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership Experience In LogisticsLogistics Management Systems ProficiencyChange Management CapabilityStakeholder Management SkillsKPI Monitoring And Standardization

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementLogistics Best PracticesWarehousing OperationsInventory ManagementData Driven Decision MakingProblem SolvingMulti-Site ManagementOperational Performance ImprovementGovernance EstablishmentLoss Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCoaching AbilityFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsWMSTMSDigital Tools

Industry Keywords

Health And Safety ComplianceOperational PerformanceContinuous ImprovementWarehousing Network DesignMatrix Organization Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of Essity’s primary warehousing strategy across Europe for raw materials, semi-finished goods and finished goods
Improve safety, service, cost and operational performance while building a future-ready warehousing network
Establish governance, strengthen functional capabilities and drive standardization across warehousing operations
Contribute warehousing expertise to supply chain, manufacturing and distribution initiatives
Support safety and compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements
Drive efficient warehouse operations and continuous improvement to meet service and cost targets
Establish, standardize and monitor KPIs for safety, quality, service, cost and inventory accuracy
Shape the warehousing operating model and network design and support manufacturing and distribution footprint reviews
Assess warehouse processes and systems, lead loss analysis and implement improvements
Coach factory logistics managers and facilitate best-practice sharing across the European network
Define business requirements for warehouse management systems and digital tools, collaborating on warehousing, transport, planning and automation initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering or related field
Minimum 7-10 years leadership experience in logistics or supply chain management
Experience managing multi-sites warehousing networks preferred
Strong knowledge of logistics, warehousing and inventory management best practices
Proficiency in logistics management systems (ERP, WMS, TMS, etc.)
Strong capability in change management, data driven decision making and problem solving
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
Proven ability to work and get results in a complex matrix organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work supporting well-being and positive change for society and the environment
Collaborative and open atmosphere
Empowerment to grow
Challenging opportunities to achieve business results