Logistics Specialist

Job Description

DRIVE 3PL PERFORMANCE THROUGH DATA & KPIs

You'll define and implement relevant KPIs to track 3PL performance, including validating and leveraging existing dashboards. You'll also monitor agreed KPIs (including IC sales performance) and provide clear, data-based recommendations to the 3PL Logistics

LEAD SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT OPTIMISATION

You'll drive the development of sustainability initiatives in collaboration with Logistics Technology by proactively identifying environmentally friendly transportation routes and leading their implementation with 3PL partners.

OPTIMISE LOGISTICS COST STRUCTURE

You'll continuously analyse, verify, and improve logistics cost development and cost structure. You'll also maintain and upload rate tables in the Transport Management (TM) system to ensure accurate and up-to-date pricing.

MANAGE PALLET OPS & SUPPORT NEW PARTNER ONBOARDING

You'll execute pallet management activities within logistics, including CHEP and IPP system monitoring, control, cost booking, and stock reconciliation. You'll also support the onboarding and implementation of new pallet management partners to ensure seamless integration into existing processes.

PROVIDE LOGISTICS INSIGHTS FOR NETWORK DESIGN & EXPANSION

You'll provide quantitative and qualitative logistics input to the Network Design team to support regular simulation runs and scenario planning. You'll evaluate regionalisation and expansion requests from a logistics perspective, assessing infrastructure, cost, and capacity implications.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience or specialized qualification in logistics / supply chain management, ideally within an FMCG environment

Proven experience in end-to-end process management, preferably in FMCG logistics operations

Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvements

Highly analytical and data-driven, comfortable working with large data sets and deriving actionable insights

Performance-driven, with a strong achiever mindset and a proactive, “can-do” attitude, consistently pushing for results.

Ability to present results for key responsibilities to the logistics management team

Advanced user of MS Office, especially Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, dashboards) and PowerPoint (clear, compelling presentations). Experience in SAP preferred.

Additional Information

Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is € 2,392 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.

As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.

Company Description

Drive best‑in-class beverage logistics by steering high-performing 3PL partnerships, embedding sustainability into every transport decision, ensuring seamless and cost-effective pallet flows, and shaping future-ready logistics networks that deliver outstanding service to our customers.