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Global Logistics Director (m/f/d)

Merz Aesthetics is an independent, internationally active company in the field of aesthetic medicine. For years, our comprehensive product portfolio is among the highest quality in its category and is valued by healthcare professionals worldwide. Merz Aesthetics is part of the Merz Group, with our Europe , Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. Our global head office is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Our purpose is to help people look better, feel better, and live better, and over 3,000 employees across 26 countries are dedicated to this mission. Would you like to become part of our success story? Join Merz Aesthetics!

The following responsibilities are awaiting you:

  • Lead the global logistics function, balancing service, cost, and tariff implications.
  • Optimize global warehouse and transportation operations and ensure trade compliance.
  • Manage logistics service providers and strategic contracts.
  • Design and implement global logistics network strategies for efficiency and scalability.
  • Provide leadership in Customs & Trade Compliance across regions.
  • Develop response plans for disruptive challenges in logistics.
  • Drive digitalization initiatives and implement advanced technologies for visibility and automation.
  • Integrate sustainability and ESG principles into logistics operations.
  • Collaborate globally on budgeting and capital planning.
  • Inspire and develop a high-performing global team.

What we expect from you:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
  • 10+ years of experience in global supply logistics management, ideally in medical device or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Proven leadership of multicultural teams and global operations.
  • Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital expertise.
  • Experience in Operational Excellence / Lean / Six Sigma.
  • Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree/MBA, professional certifications (CPIM/CSCP), regulatory knowledge (ISO 13485, FDA, EU MDR)
  • Travel: Approx. 20%

What you can expect from us:

Putting people first: You can expect to find an open work culture with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths at Merz Aesthetics. You will collaborate with colleagues from all around the globe. And if life takes an unexpected turn and you need help or advice, then you can always rely on our different internal and external support systems.

Family and work: Our employees should be able to reconcile their family and work commitments. That’s why you’ll find, for example, company day care centers at our locations. In the EMEA region, we have been awarded the “Top Employer” and “Great Place to Work” certifications for our outstanding HR policies and work culture.

Work-life harmony: Our time is precious; our daily routines individual. To help you reconcile work and leisure time with their conflicting demands, we have adopted contemporary flexible working time models. We offer you flex-working time and mobile working. Our employees also benefit from generous arrangements for annual leave.

Ongoing training: Your personal and professional development is the key to success for us. To foster this, we conduct regular development discussions and facilitate a wide range of management and specialist training courses, soft skills courses, e-learning courses, language courses and coaching sessions.

Find out more about our benefits at https://careers.merz-aesthetics.com.

We look forward to your application!