Market Logistics Lead

At Link Snacks
, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar.

As part of the Link Snacks global enterprise, our team across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) is focused on driving the growth of the real meat protein snack category with a strong emphasis on our brands:
Jack Link’s (Beef Jerky, Biltong),
Peperami
, Bi Fi and Minuets
. We operate through a network of regional offices and production sites across Europe in Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom.

Make a difference in the world of branded protein snacking as Market Logistics Lead UK&I at Jack Link’s EMEA. Our spacious and modern HQ is located in the vibrant Amsterdam, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities. The EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive expansion and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks.

This position is based in Richmond and you will be reporting to the Logistics Manager EMEA.

The Market Logistics Lead ensures efficient, reliable, and cost‑effective logistics operations across designated markets, overseeing warehousing, inventory accuracy and health, transportation coordination, order fulfilment, and customer logistics collaboration. This role acts as the primary operational contact for internal teams and Third Party Logistics (3PL) partners, guaranteeing seamless flow of goods from warehouse to customer.

The Market Logistics Lead drives continuous improvement, ensures system accuracy, supports S&OP and S&OE processes, and upholds safety, compliance, and operational excellence while representing and reinforcing Jack Link’s culture and values.

• Logistics & Warehousing Operations:
  Lead daily operations with 3PL warehouses, monitor and manage stock transfers and returns, transportation and logistics operations management. Cost performance tracking.
• Inventory Management & Systems Accuracy:
  Perform daily inventory analysis and reconciliation while ensuring cycle counts, stock checks, and adjustments on time.
• Customer Logistics & Service:
  Serve as a key logistics contact for customer service, sales, finance, planning, and 3PL partners to meet On‑Time Delivery, Case Fill, and Stock Accuracy targets.
• Performance Tracking & KPI Management:
  Perform weekly KPI monitoring and analysis, identifying root causes and defining action plans to achieve targets for stock accuracy and on‑time outbound deliveries.
• S&OP & S&OE Support:
  Lead daily market meeting coordinating cross‑functional team to optimise OTIF, product and customer launches/promotions and other KPIs. Provide logistics inputs into weekly S&OE and monthly S&OP meetings, including warehouse constraints, service performance, operational risks, and key trends.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Operations.

UK Citizenship and/or a valid work permit is required. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company’s corporate language.

• Bachelor or Master degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field;
  Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, or similar certifications are a plus.
• 8–10 years in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations, ideally in FMCG or fast‑paced environments.
• Experience managing 3PL operations and driving high service performance.
• Demonstrated success in inventory management, stock reconciliation, and ERP/WMS system usage.
• Familiarity with SAP, APO, IBP, S&OP and S&OE cycles.
• Strong expertise in warehouse operations, inventory control, transportation, and customer logistics.
• Ability…