Director, Logistics EMEA

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER

Mattel creates innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences, and develop children through play. This role is part of our EMEA Logistics team, responsible for delivering goods from manufacturing sites to customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The Opportunity

The Logistics Director, EMEA will lead end to end logistics operations, ensuring efficient, cost effective, and reliable distribution of products from manufacturing sites to retailers and consumers. The position is critical for supporting seasonal demand peaks, maintaining high service levels for key retail partners, and driving continuous improvement across the logistics network.

Responsibilities Transportation & Distribution

• Oversee inbound and outbound transportation (ocean, air, road, rail)
• Manage relationships with 3PLs, freight forwarders, and carriers
• Ensure on time, in full (OTIF) delivery to major retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Carrefour, Smyths Toys)

Warehousing & Fulfilment

• Manage regional distribution centres and e commerce fulfilment operations
• Ensure scalability during peak seasons (Q3-Q4 toy surge)
• Drive warehouse productivity, accuracy, and safety standards

Cost & Performance Management

• Own the EMEA logistics budget (transport, warehousing, duties)
• Identify and deliver cost saving initiatives without compromising service
• Track and report KPIs (OTIF, cost per unit, lead times, inventory turns)

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with demand planning, manufacturing, sales, and customer fulfilment teams
• Align logistics plans with product launches and promotional cycles
• Support S&OP / IBP processes

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs, and ESG standards
• Manage risk related to geopolitical disruptions, port congestion, and supply shocks
• Lead contingency planning and crisis response

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor a geographically dispersed team
• Foster a high performance, accountable, and collaborative culture
• Build succession plans and talent pipelines

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in logistics/supply chain, ideally in FMCG or consumer goods
• Proven leadership across multi country logistics operations in EMEA
• Strong experience managing 3PLs and complex distribution networks
• Experience with seasonal/high demand volatility (toys, retail, fashion, etc.)
• Strategic thinking with strong operational execution
• Deep knowledge of international transportation and trade compliance
• Financial acumen (budget ownership, cost optimisation)
• Data driven decision making (ERP/WMS/TMS systems)
• Stakeholder management at senior levels
• Outstanding communication skills in different forums
• Ability to navigate stakeholder networks effectively
• Able to influence convincingly internally and externally
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field or equivalent experience

What We Offer

• Gross annual salary range of GBP 112,000 - GBP 133,000
• Bonus scheme: Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP) with a target of 30% of base salary; payout is determined by company and individual performance results
• Paid time off: 25 vacation days (with option to buy up to 5 extra days) + 2 volunteer days/year + a day off on your birthday
• Car allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program: Access to (Unum), Modern Health, Headspace, and Maven
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Dental insurance & dental service app
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee discount program 'Be well at Mattel'
• Mattel products discounts
• Family benefits program: 24 weeks off (for 1st caregiver) or 12 weeks off (for co parent) fully paid on the arrival of a new child, return to work programme, path to parenthood, and family care leave

Mattel's total compensation package is based on objective, gender neutral criteria such as job grade, work location, relevant skills, and experience. This information is provided to enable informed and transparent consideration and negotiation of employment terms. If your profile is retained and we schedule an interview, we will share further details on Mattel UK Limited's total rewards package. Please note that the benefits above may change over time, due to changes in the company policy or in legislation. We will not ask about your previous salary history.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.