Head of Logistics Operations Europe

Job Description

At Oatly, we're on a mission to make it easy for people to eat better and live healthier lives without recklessly taxing the planet's resources.

We're looking for a Head of Logistics Operations Europe to lead our internal logistics operations across Europe. This is a newly created leadership role reporting to the Director Global Logistics, designed to strengthen our logistics capability during an exciting period of growth and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Oatly's European Logistics Operations team, creating an environment where people can grow, perform, and thrive.
• Own day-to-day logistics execution across Europe, covering warehousing, transportation, operational performance, and escalations.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, driving quick decisions and effective resolution across markets and functions.
• Represent Logistics in cross-functional forums and collaborate closely with Planning, Customer Operations, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Commercial teams and Markets.
• Drive performance management through clear KPIs, operational reviews, budget accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen processes, ways of working, and operational capabilities to support Oatly's ambitious growth plans.
• Partner closely with colleagues responsible for supplier management, exports, and logistics development to create a seamless logistics operation.
• Ensure logistics operations consistently meet service, OTIF, quality, food safety, cost, and sustainability requirements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience within logistics operations, supply chain, transportation, warehousing, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience, including leading and developing teams in complex operational environments.
• Strong experience managing logistics operations across multiple European markets.
• The ability to move seamlessly between operational detail and strategic thinking.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage both operational teams and senior business leaders.
• Experience driving performance, governance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Strong decision-making skills and the confidence to act in fast-paced situations.
• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field. A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits

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Application

If you're interested, please apply through our application system.