Transportation Supervisor EMEA

About the role

The Transportation Supervisor EMEA will lead the European and MEA distribution network, ensuring on‑time, in‑full delivery while controlling costs and maintaining regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Warehousing and Transportation Manager EMEA, this position oversees end‑to‑end shipment processes across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the European & MEA distribution network for reliable, efficient, and compliant transport operations.
• Serve as the primary contact for transport companies and freight forwarders, handling carrier performance, freight rate negotiations, and bi‑annual business reviews.
• Lead the logistics team, overseeing staffing, recruitment, training, performance management, and continuous skills development.
• Resolve day‑to‑day transportation disruptions, approve rush delivery requests, and implement corrective action plans.
• Own freight and distribution cost management, including monthly stewardship, reporting, analysis, and providing cost data for pricing decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying, proposing, and implementing enhancements to logistics processes, systems, and network design.
• Ensure full compliance with international transportation, customs, and distribution regulations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in transportation or logistics management within a multinational environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate a logistics team.
• Excellent analytical abilities for cost management and performance reporting.
• Solid understanding of international transportation, customs, and regulatory requirements.

Required skills