Senior Strategic Director
Are you ready to shape the future of logistics across Europe? We're seeking a visionary Senior Strategic Director to lead regional strategy, drive sustainable growth, and inspire high-performing teams across diverse markets. In this pivotal role, you'll steer transformation, champion operational excellence, and strengthen our position as a leading logistics service provider.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a bold, data-driven strategy to accelerate growth and enhance service delivery across European markets.
- Market Expansion: Identify new opportunities, lead market entry initiatives, and diversify service offerings to meet evolving customer needs.
- Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency across regional operations.
- Financial Stewardship: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster alignment across commercial, operational, and support functions within a complex matrix environment.
- Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with key clients and partners, ensuring exceptional service and long-term loyalty.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to all regulatory and legal standards across jurisdictions.
- Team Leadership: Inspire and develop a high-performing, multicultural team with a focus on accountability, agility, and innovation.
- Change Management: Lead strategic initiatives and transformation programs that drive competitive advantage and operational resilience.
What We're Looking For
We value mindset as much as experience. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics and a drive to lead, we want to hear from you.
- Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, or Master's with 7+ years
- Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role within logistics, supply chain, or a related industry
- Proven success in leading regional or multi-country operations
- Strong commercial acumen and business development expertise
- Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations
- Excellent communication skills; fluent English and Dutch required
- High intercultural awareness and ability to lead diverse teams
- Willingness to travel frequently across Europe
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