EMEA Warehouse manager

Role: Excellence Warehouse Manager EMEA Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract Scope: Animal Nutrition & Pet Foods Manager: EMEA Logistics Director Department: Supply Chain Location: Saint-Nolff, France or other European countries Key Missions: The Excellence Warehouse Manager will drive regional warehousing processes across all product categories (raw materials, packaging, and finished goods), including associated transport flows. He/She will implement strategic initiatives to enhance safety, service levels, cost efficiency, and sustainability across the Supply Chain. Strategy & Optimization:

• Define, standardize, and continuously improve warehousing strategies and processes across the EMEA region.
• Optimize replenishment and outbound flows to and from warehouses by identifying the most efficient transport modes, schedules, and frequencies.
• Develop and implement standard processes and SOPs covering safety, quality, operations, cost, and service.

• Contribute to the selection of warehousing 3PL partners (including transport where applicable), and support pricing and contract negotiations in close collaboration with Procurement.
• Define relevant KPIs and lead regular performance reviews with 3PL partners to anticipate operational risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure that WMS (and TMS where applicable) are properly implemented, maintained, and effectively used.
• Support ongoing automation and system implementation projects, including WMS deployments.

• Manage the warehousing budget; monitor KPIs and performance metrics; analyze trends and implement preventive or corrective actions.
• Ensure full compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental objectives.

• Ensure the health and safety of internal teams and external partners.
• Coach and develop teams, promote a continuous improvement mindset, and share best practices across the organization.

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Logistics Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or customs, including management of external partners.
• Proven experience in warehousing management, supply chain optimization, WMS implementation, and project management, with strong continuous improvement/Lean skills (process mapping, SOP development, etc.).
• Strong affinity with IT systems (WMS, TMS, SAP, Coupa) and analytical tools (advanced Excel, Power BI).
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; problem-solving mindset; customer-centric; experienced in change management and leadership.
• Autonomous, adaptable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills; structured, with solid financial and commercial acumen.

• Experience in supply network redesign and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong Operational Excellence mindset.