Senior Manager, Distribution Centre, Europe

MacGregor – Let's shape the future together

MacGregor is looking to hire a Senior Manager, Distribution Center Europe to join our office in Gdansk, Poland.

The Spare Parts Distribution Center is responsible for all spare parts customer deliveries in the area, order-to-invoice operations, effective inventory and logistics management, optimize supply network and procurement, and reduce the risk of obsolete stock. The distribution center may operate as an internal supplier for other areas and a local sourcing hub when it is cost-effective. DC scope also includes responsibility for the oversight and standardization of satellite warehouses and service workshops in the region.

The DC Senior Manager builds and leads the cross-functional supply chain organization for the area specific customer deliveries, continuous improvement and optimization. The role serves as a key link between operational execution and strategic planning, aligning distribution center performance with company goals for customer service, efficiency, cost control, and supply reliability. 

The main KPIs are: Same day deliveries / average delivery lead time, delivery accuracy, touchless order-to-invoice flow (% of orders), high order fill-rate from stock and inventory turn, and supply cost reduction.

The Distribution Center Senior Manager is accountable for managing and developing the organisation within the assigned area of responsibility according to targets set by the Spare Parts Center management especially for the commercial aspects.

More tasks and responsibilities

• Responsibility for upstream and downstream operations: Oversee Distribution Center order to invoice, including receiving, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, invoicing and shipping

• Develop and implement integrated strategies for sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution that align with overall business objectives

• Develop efficient processes and workflows to optimize productivity, minimize costs, and maximize throughput

• Develop and execute planning and forecasting strategies to ensure optimal inventory levels

• Continuous development of supplier network, inventory value, cost and delivery performance of spare parts

• Drive specialized Sourcing operations with adequate capacity & focus allocation on strategic initiatives

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to achieve breakthrough improvements.

• Responsible for carrying out changes according to our operating model

• Ensuring good cooperation between all internal and external stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration between sourcing, procurement, inventory/production planning, and logistics teams

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all supply chain functions, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and similar methodologies

Reporting directly to the Director, Sourcing and Supply Chain. The position will be based in MacGregor’s office in Gdansk, Poland.

What you’ll need to succeed

We are seeking a proactive and experienced leader who excels at navigating complex business environments. You are a natural problem-solver, capable of understanding and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders to make sound, independent decisions. You thrive under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines and adapting swiftly to changing business priorities and organizational dynamics. As a modern leader, you are passionate about empowering your team and fostering a culture of high performance. This role requires a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as needed.

You bring a strong strategic and analytical mindset, with proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities that allow you to act decisively without detailed instruction. Your expertise is grounded in demonstrated, hands-on experience in demand forecasting, strategic supply chain planning, and inventory optimization. Furthermore, you possess a track record of modern leadership, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and elevate your team's performance. This role requires both domestic and international travel as needed.

Ideally you have

• University degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, engineering or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a distribution center environment is a must

• Previous experience from the maritime industry, aftermarket services or production industry is beneficial

• Knowledge of MacGregor processes, parts and product offering is beneficial

• Previous experience from an international business environment and preferability in a matrix organisation

• Strong experience with Change Management and driving change

• Strong IT literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills - good attention to details

• Fluent in both written and spoken English

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling. 

Values guide our work

• Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders

• Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences

• Safety is essential in everything we do

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additional Information

MacGregor is collaborating with Luminate in this recruitment.  Please apply through the button below where you’ll be asked to submit your CV (English). We value your privacy and handle all personal information according to GDPR – which is also why we can’t handle any applications via email. 

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact the recruiter in charge, Oscar Andersson, via oa@luminatecg.com.

Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email. 

If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!