Revelyst – Adventure Sports Group Europe is a fast-growing international organization operating in dynamic, highly seasonal industries such as sports, apparel and performance gear. We are looking for a strategic, analytical and transformational EU Operations Director to lead end-to-end operational performance across Europe.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for managing the full product flow across EMEA — from vendor pickup to final customer delivery — ensuring service excellence, cost control and continuous improvement across all logistics processes.
If you combine strong operational expertise with transformation experience and multi-country leadership, this opportunity is for you.
The main tasks of the position are:
The EU Operations Director will lead all European logistics operations (NL, UK, FR), managing inbound transportation, customs, 3PL performance, outbound distribution and reverse logistics.
Operational Leadership
- Oversee end-to-end logistics operations across Europe, ensuring timely and accurate execution
- Drive the commercial and operational relationship with EMEA 3PL partners, including contract negotiations and performance management
- Lead inbound flows, customs clearance, warehouse operations, outbound transportation and returns
- Coordinate closely with US Global Planning on demand signals, inventory strategy and S&OP inputs
- Monitor service levels and lead resolution of complex operational issues
- Ensure alignment with global sourcing strategies and operational standards.
Cost Management & Optimization
- Own operational cost control and transparency across all EU flows
- Identify and execute cost optimization initiatives in partnership with Global Logistics leadership
- Analyze operational performance data to uncover efficiencies and structural improvements
- Support carrier strategy and network optimization decisions.
Project Ownership & Transformation
- Act as project owner for major transformation initiatives (e.G., WMS implementation, operating model evolution)
- Lead cross-functional project governance with Supply Chain, IT, 3PL and Global stakeholders
- Conduct feasibility analyses for new warehouse models (e.G., bonded warehouse, network redesign)
- Reassess ongoing operational structures to ensure scalability and long-term efficiency.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a cross-country operations team (6 FTE) across NL, UK and FR
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Build strong collaboration between regional teams and global stakeholders
Position requirements:
Qualifications :
- Engineering degree (Industrial, Process or similar) or equivalent operational background
- At least 10 years of experience leading logistics transformation in fast-moving, seasonal industries (fashion, apparel, sportswear, footwear, outdoor)
- Proven experience managing multi-site 3PL operations across different countries
- Strong experience in cost control, budgeting and carrier strategy
- High analytical capability with advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills
- Experience with WMS implementation or optimization projects
- Fluent English required (Dutch or Spanish is a plus).
Competences:
- Strategic thinker with strong operational execution mindset
- Proven leadership and people development capabilities
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven decision maker
- Project management expertise with hands-on approach
- High accountability and results orientation
- Ability to operate in complex, international environments.
📩 Ready to lead European operations at scale? Apply now and become part of our European leadership team.