EMEA Logistics & 3PL Manager – 12 Month FTC (Potential to be extended)

Location: Hybrid (UK/Europe-Based) | Competitive Package + Bonus + Benefits

Industry: Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Distribution

Are you ready to take full ownership of logistics operations across EMEA for a high-growth, innovation-led pharma organisation? This is a rare opportunity to join a company at the forefront of delivering life-changing healthcare products across borders — where your logistics expertise will directly impact millions of patients worldwide.

We're hiring on behalf of a global pharmaceutical powerhouse with an established footprint in the EMEA region. This business is known for its cutting-edge portfolio, meticulous quality standards, and dynamic, values-led culture. They operate with a deep commitment to compliance and innovation, and are now looking for a seasoned logistics leader to join their high-performing EMEA Supply Chain team.

The Opportunity

As EMEA Logistics & 3PL Manager, you will take the reins of end-to-end logistics, warehousing, trade compliance, and distribution across the EMEA region — including oversight of controlled substances and cold chain processes. You'll lead on strategic logistics partnerships, ensure GDP/GMP compliance, and drive excellence across a multi-country pharmaceutical distribution network.

This role reports into the Chief Manager, Logistics EMEA and also provides dotted-line leadership to a Senior Logistics Officer and Senior 3PL Officer. It’s an influential position with real visibility and a strong project pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop logistics strategies to support commercial and manufacturing supply flows across EMEA.
• Lead relationships with key 3PL and freight partners, managing performance against SLAs and ensuring commercial alignment.
• Manage all inbound/outbound transportation, customs brokerage, and EU distribution for both ambient and temperature-sensitive products.
• Ensure GDP and regulatory compliance across European distribution activities.
• Act as SME for logistics operations involving controlled substances and high-risk goods.
• Manage logistics budgets (fixed & variable), contracts, and rate negotiations.
• Partner cross-functionally across QA, Regulatory, Commercial, and Manufacturing to deliver best-in-class logistics solutions.
• Leverage SAP (and other digital tools) to drive process improvement, reporting accuracy (EU MIS), and operational efficiency.
• Drive and support major logistics projects, including transport validation, process improvement and system upgrades.

What You’ll Need

• A degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or similar; MSc or MBA highly advantageous.
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical logistics or supply chain, ideally covering multiple EU countries.
• Hands-on SAP experience (minimum 5 years) is essential.
• Deep knowledge of GDP/GMP compliance, European customs, and controlled drug regulations.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels across a matrix structure.
• Proven expertise managing temperature-controlled and complex pharmaceutical logistics.
• Analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a strategic approach to logistics optimisation.

Why Apply?

• Global impact: Your work will directly support patient access to critical medicines across borders.
• Autonomy & Influence: Take ownership of a high-profile, region-wide function in a business that values operational excellence.
• Career growth: Join a business that actively develops its people and promotes from within.
• Innovative culture: Be part of a collaborative team that’s not afraid to challenge the norm and pursue smarter ways of working.

Apply now to take your logistics leadership to the next level — or reach out confidentially for more insight into this exceptional role.