Category Director, Logistics

Job Title: Category Director, Logistics
Location: Hedehusene, Denmark

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference!

Your future team:

You will join the Group Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) organization as Category Director – Logistics, reporting to the VP & Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). You will lead a global logistics category team consisting of five direct reports, including Senior Category Managers, Category Managers and selected regional/category specialists within Logistics. The role has global scope and covers logistics activities across 45+ factories in Europe, North America and Asia. You will work closely with colleagues in Purchasing, other Category Teams, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and regional operating companies (OPCOs). You will also be a member of the GSP Management Team and the Group Operations and Technology Leadership Forum, contributing to cross-functional alignment and governance at Group level.

What you will be doing:

As Category Director – Logistics, you will define and drive the global logistics category strategy for the ROCKWOOL Group, covering transport (road, sea and rail), warehousing, related services and selected 3PL/4PL solutions.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Developing, owning and maintaining the global logistics category strategy in line with Group and GSP priorities for cost, service, risk and sustainability
• Setting strategic objectives and roadmaps for major logistics subcategories such as inbound, outbound, intercompany and warehousing to ensure that we get the highest level of service to our customers combined with the highest possible cost-efficiency
• Working with stakeholders in Group and in our Operating Companies to ensure that our vast investments in high-tech warehousing and logistics capabilities deliver the highest possible customer service levels and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
• Leading major global and regional sourcing projects, tenders and negotiations, and managing strategic relationships with logistics providers
• Delivering measurable value through savings, cost avoidance, service improvements, risk management and sustainability initiatives
• Establishing and tracking key KPIs such as freight cost per ton, OTIF, claims and CO₂ per ton-kilometer
• Identifying and managing key risks in the logistics supply base and maintaining contingency plans.
• Leading, coaching and developing the global logistics category team and ensuring strong cross-functional and regional collaboration

What you bring:

You bring a strong mix of strategic sourcing expertise, logistics market knowledge and leadership experience, with the ability to operate in a complex, global environment. You are analytical, structured and hands-on, and you communicate effectively with senior stakeholders while developing high-performing teams.

• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing/category management, including 5+ years in logistics or transportation
• Proven experience leading complex tenders, negotiations and supplier relationship programs
• Proven experience with harvesting benefits from investments in automated site-logistics, warehousing and production management as part of our Factory of the Future programme
• Experience from an international, multi-site industrial or FMCG environment
• Strong understanding of logistics markets (road, sea, rail, warehousing, 3PL/4PL) and cost drivers
• Experience managing and developing teams in a matrix or global setup
• Strong analytical skills; experience with ERP (e.g. SAP), procurement tools and BI dashboards
• Familiarity with sustainability in logistics (CO₂ accounting, low-carbon options) is an advantage
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

We know that you might not meet all the things on this list, but you might bring skills and experience that we haven’t even included here.

What we offer:

You will step into a key leadership role with global scope, responsible for an annual logistics spend of approximately €450 million across more than 700 suppliers. You will have the opportunity to shape the global logistics strategy for a Group operating 45+ factories across Europe, North America and Asia. The role offers close collaboration with senior stakeholders across Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and regional leadership.

You can expect:

• A strategic leadership position with direct impact on cost, service, risk management and sustainability performance.

• Membership in the GSP Management Team and the Group Operations and Technology Leadership Forum.
• Opportunities for professional development and capability building, including access to local education assistance benefits.
• Support for your professional ambitions through development programs aligned with future skills needs, such as digital tools, analytics and sustainability.

Ready to apply?

Please attach your CV and application in English. We look forward to reading your application.

Who we are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the inherent power of stone to enrich modern living. 

Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.    

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard.  We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us.  In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”.  This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.