EMEA Commercial Logistics Manager (m/f/d)

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.  

In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena, Munich and Hamburg.  

Working at Abbott  

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:  

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of 
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.  
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  
• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry 
• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team 
• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication 
• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise 

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Wiesbaden site - Abbott GmbH. 

Your Tasks:

• Lead the EMEA last-mile logistics strategy, ensuring excellent service levels and operational efficiency across B2B and B2C channels.
• Manage procurement and sourcing activities for logistics services, including supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics network.
• Oversee relationships with 3PLs, distributors, and courier partners to ensure service, quality, and compliance standards are met.
• Partner closely with Commercial and Supply Chain teams to align logistics capabilities with business growth and customer expectations.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and logistics costs.

Your Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Strong background in procurement, commercial negotiations, supplier management, and inventory management.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and deliver business value in a fast-paced, matrix organization.

• Fluent English and German.

 

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Category Management

     

DIVISION:

GPS Global Purchasing Services

        

LOCATION:

Germany > Wiesbaden-Delkenheim : G02

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable