Global Logistics Strategy & Network Lead (m/f/d)

Über die Position

At Grolman, logistics is managed locally across our international entities. As our Global Logistics Strategy & Network Lead, you will establish and implement Grolman's first group-wide logistics strategy, governance framework and warehouse/freight network roadmap. You will analyse goods flows, redesign logistics structures and unlock added value for customers, suppliers and the business through logistics.

Your mission

• Define and own the long-term strategy and roadmap for Grolman's global warehousing and freight network
• Analyse goods flows, logistics costs and service requirements across our B2B distribution network and redesign warehouse and freight networks accordingly
• Establish logistics governance, KPI frameworks, reporting standards and benchmarking across international entities
• Build and manage long-term strategic partnerships with logistics service providers across Central Europe
• Lead international optimisation and transformation initiatives from concept to implementation, automating processes, reducing costs and improving transparency and service performance
• Develop logistics services that create added value for customers and suppliers and drive sustainable logistics concepts, including CO₂ reporting and emissions-reduction initiatives

Your profile

• Proven track record in designing, building or transforming international warehouse and freight networks, including goods-flow analysis, warehouse network design and network optimisation
• Background in B2B distribution; chemicals, industrial distribution or similarly complex supply chains are a strong plus
• Experience building long-term partnerships with logistics service providers across Central Europe
• Experience establishing logistics governance, KPI frameworks and performance management across multiple entities
• Strategic and hands-on: you lead change and influence stakeholders across decentralised international organisations without formal authority
• Excellent written and spoken English; Power BI and logistics network modelling tools; passion for balancing service, cost efficiency, resilience and sustainability

Why us?

Why us?

We are shaping the future of circular innovation with the vision:

“We sell chemicals to save the planet.”

You can expect a friendly, self-organized, and international working environment with flat hierarchies and teams that take full ownership and responsibility. We believe that commitment and enjoyment at work lead to outstanding performance. Trust, mutual respect, and loyalty form the foundation of our collaboration.
We communicate openly, act authentically, and continuously reinvent ourselves – optimistically, entrepreneurially, and always on equal footing.

Let’s Grow New together.

As a specialty chemicals distributor and innovation partner, we back our ambition for a circular future with hard numbers: over 100 circular products sold are helping drive a 40% reduction in our total Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions against our 2019 baseline – putting us on track toward our SBTi-validated long-term target of a 90% reduction by 2050. We're also EcoVadis Platinum-rated and ISCC+ certified (figures as of 2025). We report on our progress annually in our Sustainability Report – full details and the latest figures here: www.grolman-group.com/sustainability

Benefits

• Flexibility in working hours and location
• Internal coaching & training
• Collaboration in a Self-Organised Environment
• Direct impact on the Group’s sustainability and circularity strategy
• Remote-based in any EU country where Grolman Group operates

Salary information in line with EU Pay Transparency requirements:

Austria: Gross annual base salary of €68,000–€80,000, with readiness to pay above the applicable collective-agreement minimum
Italy: Gross annual base salary of €55,000–€68,000.
Other eligible EU countries: The applicable salary range will be shared before the first interview.

About us

We are an international specialty chemicals distribution company that has been privately owned and managed by the fifth generation of the Grolman family since 1855. The key to our success has always been our strong commitment and dedication to building an efficient, customer-oriented organization in which the needs of our customers are the main driving force.

Our vision is: “We want to sell chemicals to save the planet.” For us, this means promoting innovation towards a circular economy. We achieve this through a strong focus on close personal relationships and the development of our own employees.