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Job Description Team: Logistics Job Location: Berlin, Germany, Munich, Germany, Poing, Germany, Poznań, Poland, Sulechow, Poland Position Type: Permanent, Full-time Work Flexibility: Onsite

Shape the Future of Logistics Excellence Across Europe.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the VP Logistics Excellence & Loss Prevention, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President Logistics, you will be a key member of our Logistics Leadership Team and lead a cross-functional organization of approximately 7–8 direct reports and around 60 indirect employees across Germany, Poland, and Switzerland.

In this cross-site executive role, you will drive operational excellence and own critical business outcomes across Customer Satisfaction & Quality, Inventory, Loss Prevention, Cost & Process Efficiency, and Logistics Transformation. You will shape standards, performance, and investment priorities across our logistics network while ensuring scalable operations that support BESTSECRET's future growth.

You will lead a diverse, multi-disciplinary organization encompassing Logistics Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, B2C Packaging, Clearing Services, Loss Prevention & Supply Chain Security, and 3PL Management for Customer Returns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Oversee and inspire multiple specialized teams across BESTSECRET's logistics network in Germany, Poland, and Switzerland. Lead an organization of approximately 7–8 direct reports and around 60 indirect employees, including blue-collar teams.

• Performance Ownership: Drive KPIs related to customer defects, inventory differences, process efficiency, service levels, and overall logistics costs.

• Process Architecture & Optimization: Design and continuously improve scalable end-to-end logistics, fulfillment, and returns processes.

• Transformation & Investment Management: Own and prioritize logistics transformation initiatives across the network. Develop business cases, evaluate investment opportunities, manage project budgets, and ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives.

• Vendor & Site Management: Own and optimize relationships with third-party logistics partners, including the strategic management of our logistics service provider in Sulechów, plus returns operations in Świebodzin and St. Gallen.

• Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage operational, financial, and customer-related data to identify opportunities and solve complex challenges.

• Stakeholder Alignment: Act as a collaborative bridge between the shopfloor, site leadership teams, executive stakeholders, and corporate functions.

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, fulfillment, e-commerce, retail, supply chain, or operations environments.

• Proven experience managing geographically dispersed operations and multi-site networks.

• Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships.

• Demonstrated success in transformation, continuous improvement, automation, and change initiatives.

• Strong experience developing business cases, prioritizing investments, and managing project budgets.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluency in English required. German or Polish strongly preferred.

• Readiness for frequent travel across Europe, particularly Germany and Poland

WHAT WE OFFER

• A highly visible executive leadership role with direct influence on BESTSECRET's logistics performance, transformation agenda, and future growth.

• Direct reporting line to the Senior Vice President Logistics and active participation in the Logistics Leadership Team.

• Responsibility for operational excellence, transformation, and strategic investments across a multi-site logistics network.

• An attractive executive compensation package consisting of a competitive fixed salary, company performance-based bonus, and company car.

• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and international environment where you can create lasting impact.

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