Global Director, Logistics & Network Optimization

Ashland

Warsaw, Poland
Remote, with a preference for candidates onsite in warsaw, poland.
Global logistics network design
Logistics execution excellence
3pl governance and performance management
Ashland Inc. is seeking a Global Director of Logistics & Network Optimization to lead the strategic optimization of their global logistics network. This leadership role requires extensive experience in logistics, supply chain management, and financial acumen, preferably with a background in the specialty chemicals or regulated industries

Job Summary

  • Design and continuously optimize the global logistics network, balancing service, cost, inventory, and risk through network modeling and scenario analysis.
  • Establish a clear global operating model with defined decision rights, standards, and escalation paths, owning 3PL governance and standardizing logistics KPIs.
  • Lead and develop a global logistics organization with strong regional leaders, serving as a trusted enterprise partner to BU leadership, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Ashland Inc. is seeking a Global Director of Logistics & Network Optimization to lead the strategic optimization of their global logistics network. This leadership role requires extensive experience in logistics, supply chain management, and financial acumen, preferably with a background in the specialty chemicals or regulated industries.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global logistics network design
  • Logistics execution excellence
  • 3PL governance and performance management
  • SAP S/4HANA business ownership
  • Logistics risk management

Nice-to-have

  • Influence without authority
  • Drive best-practice sharing
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years progressive leadership in global logistics
  • APICS Certification required
  • Demonstrated success in network design and optimization
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide change
  • Deep experience managing 3PL-led logistics networks
  • Hands-on experience operating within SAP

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