EU Supply Chain Lead

Job Summary:

The EU Supply Chain Lead is the single-threaded owner of end-to-end logistics performance and build-out across the European region. This role is responsible for designing launching and scaling the regional logistics network ensuring best-in-class cost service and delivery as a core member of the regional leadership team this role acts as the primary partner to the COO in-region translating global logistics strategy into scalable high-performing operations while shaping key decisions based on regional is a hands-on leadership role combining strategy execution and team building during a critical scale-up phase.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build & Own the EU Supply Chain Setup

• Lead the end-to-end setup of the EU logistics network incl set up of labelling solution in EU warehouse
• Ensure the initial setup is scalable cost-efficient and operationally robust
• Ensure logistics is a proactive enabler of growth not a constraint

2. End-to-End Performance Ownership

• Own regional logistics KPIs across i) Cost (transport warehousing handling) ii) Service levels (OTIF delivery promise accuracy) and iii) Speed (lead times delivery SLAs)
• Drive trade-off decisions across transportation warehousing and inventory
• Establish full visibility and control over performance drivers

3. Strategic Partner to COO (Regional Translation & Feedback Loop)

• Act as the go-to logistics counterpart to the COO in Europe
• Translate global strategy into executable regional plans
• Provide structured feedback to global teams on i) market constraints ii) performance gaps and iii) optimization opportunities.
• Proactively challenge and refine global assumptions based on EU realities

4. Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

• Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure EU regulatory requirements are met across logistics operations
• Partner with Compliance Legal Marketing and external partners on labeling documentation and market-specific requirements
• Translate compliance needs into operational execution across warehouses 3PLs and distribution flows
• Identify risks and dependencies and drive resolution across stakeholders

5. Team Build & Leadership

Act as logistics representative within the regional leadership teamLead a lean high-performing regional logistics team including 3PL / Warehouse Manager Transportation Manager and Inventory PlannerCoach team on Carrier & 3PL Strategy and Execution as well as collaborate with global to ensure global strategy and guardrails are followed.

6. Continuous Optimization & Scale

• Identify and execute cost and efficiency improvements early
• Optimize network design (warehouse footprint routing inventory placement)
• Lead regional logistics projects (process improvements system enhancements)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• 10 years in logistics / supply chain with strong EU exposure
• Proven experience in building or scaling logistics operations (warehouse transport inventory)
• Strong hands-on experience with 3PLs carrier networks and multi-country distribution
• Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience operating in ambiguous fast-scaling environments
• Ability to operate at both strategic and deeply operational levels
• Strong stakeholder management across global and regional teams
• Data-driven execution-focused and comfortable making trade-offs

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration a related discipline or equivalent additional experience required

Work Environment: The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:

• Hectic fast-paced with multi-level distractions
• Company uniforms closed-toed shoes casual work environment
• Warehouse environment may be required to wear safety equipment
• Ability to work extended hours as required

Travel: The role is based in Netherlands with frequent travel between Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

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About iHerb
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