Global Director, Logistics & Network Optimization

Ashland

Warsaw, Poland
On-site
Global network strategy and optimization
Logistics execution excellence and governance
Financial acumen and cost management
Ashland is seeking a Global Director of Logistics and Network Optimization in Warsaw, Poland, to enhance its global logistics network. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, along with strong financial acumen and leadership skills

Job Summary

  • This position will design and continuously optimize the global logistics network, leading network modeling and scenario analysis to balance service, cost, inventory, and risk.
  • The role involves establishing a clear global operating model, owning 3PL governance, standardizing logistics KPIs, and implementing robust cost-to-serve and margin analytics.
  • The Global Director will serve as a trusted enterprise partner to BU leadership, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations, leading and developing a global logistics organization.

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Ashland is seeking a Global Director of Logistics and Network Optimization in Warsaw, Poland, to enhance its global logistics network. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, along with strong financial acumen and leadership skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global network strategy and optimization
  • Logistics execution excellence and governance
  • Financial acumen and cost management
  • Systems enablement and data transparency
  • Risk, resilience, and compliance
  • Enterprise leadership and stakeholder management

Nice-to-have

  • Passionate, tenacious, solver
  • Positive, constructive, and ingenious
  • Influence without authority
  • Drive best-practice sharing
  • Talent development and succession planning

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years progressive leadership in global logistics, distribution, or supply chain network roles
  • APICS Certification is 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 (S/4HANA strongly preferred)

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