European Warehousing Manager

About the role

As European Warehousing Manager, you will lead the development and execution of Essity's primary warehousing strategy across Europe, covering raw materials, semi-finished goods and finished goods. The aim is to improve safety, service, cost and operational performance while building a future-ready warehousing network. The role works closely with site leaders, factory logistics managers, regional fulfilment teams and other cross-functional stakeholders, and contributes warehousing expertise to broader supply chain, manufacturing and distribution initiatives. The primary location is Barcelona, Spain, with possible locations in Gothenburg, Saint-Ouen, Mannheim or Dunstable.

Key responsibilities

• Safety and compliance: act as a role model for safety and support compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Operational performance: drive efficient warehouse operations and continuous improvement to meet service and cost targets.
• Performance management: set, standardise and monitor KPIs covering safety, quality, service, cost and inventory accuracy.
• Operating model and network: shape the warehousing operating model and network design, and bring expertise into manufacturing and distribution footprint reviews.
• Process improvement: assess warehouse processes and systems, lead loss analysis and implement improvements.
• Capability building: coach factory logistics managers, strengthen common routines and share best practice across the network.
• Digital enablement: define business requirements for warehouse management systems and digital tools, working with technology teams on warehousing, transport, planning and automation.

Required profile

• Degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience in logistics or supply chain management; experience managing multi-site warehousing networks preferred.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, warehousing and inventory management best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, and proven ability to deliver results in a complex matrix organisation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in logistics management systems such as ERP, WMS and TMS.
• Change management, data-driven decision making and problem solving.