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Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.\nOur pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.\nIf you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.\nPurpose of Role\nThe Director, Distribution and Logistics is part of the EMEA Supply Chain leadership team, leading the team responsible for Distribution Center (DH) operations, transportation, and trade compliance across all EMEA sales channels-Wholesale, Distributors, and DTC.\nThis leadership spans four core functions: Inbound Logistics, Trade Compliance, Distribution Center, and Outbound Transportation. This role ensures these teams, in partnership with 3PLs and through integrated ways of working, consistently deliver quality, cost, service, and strategic priorities.\nSuccess is measured not only by KPI performance, but by the ability to set and deliver ambitious goals, build a high-performing organization, and strengthen enterprise ways of working. The Director owns the financial performance of their functions, ensures service level execution across channels, and drives accountability aligned with Under Armour’s core competencies and values.\nYour Impact\nOrganizational Impact\nAs part of the EMEA Supply Chain leadership team, serves as a trusted resource to all Supply Chain teammates in partnership with their EMEA SC leadership peers.\nChampion a EMEA SC and enterprise-wide consumer-first mindset to improve operational efficiency, service levels and revenue.\nCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide clear, decisive perspectives.\nOwn both strategic and day-to-day operational performance across the four functions that support the EMEA business.\nCommunicate department vision and objectives, ensuring alignment with management and translating goals into actionable tasks.\nSet, monitor, and deliver department performance goals through disciplined execution.\nDrive performance improvements through coaching, training, and structured feedback for teams and 3PL partners.\nIdentify and improve distribution processes using Continuous Improvement tools to meet strategic objectives and support demand growth.\nPartner cross-functionally to balance workflows and ensure internal teams and 3PL providers meet productivity expectations.\nAnticipate internal and external risks and develop proactive action plans to address business challenges.\nActively participate in key forums (RTB, S&OP, QBRs, cross-regional updates, all-hands, etc).\nDrive alignment with cross-functional partners on strategic initiatives tied to LRP and POD expansion.\nImplement leadership strategies and ensure teams remain flexible and responsive to changing workflows.\nSupport managers on escalations and lead cross-functional problem-solving to implement sustainable solutions.\nDevelop reports, analyze data, and deliver clear, executive-level summaries for internal and external stakeholders.\nProcess Management\nDesign and implement efficient operating models, KPIs, and ways of working to meet customer and service requirements (e.g., B2B, CRM tools, dashboards) to maximize revenue.\nDefine regional fulfillment strategies based on customer needs, service levels, and ROI. Ensure alignment with UA Global standards.\nPartner across supply chain (local and global) and regional functions to design and gain buy-in for new fulfillment strategies.\nContract negotiation and review in collaboration with procurement and finance.\nCommunication\nBuild strong cross-functional relationships and act as a bridge between Supply Chain and other functions.\nEngage stakeholders through clear, constructive communication to achieve regional and team objectives.\nCommunicate effectively-both verbally and in writing-with internal and external stakeholders across all levels.\nTranslate company and departmental strategy, standards and values into actionable plans across the organization and with our 3pls.\nAlign team vision and goals with Under Armour’s strategic priorities.\nApply a commercial and operational mindset to translate business needs into scalable supply chain solutions.\nCommunicate fluently in English.\nTeam & Talent Building\nSet clear, measurable business and development goals. Ensure role clarity and accountability through defined roles and responsibilities.\nOwn departmental performance by tracking and optimizing team contributions.\nIdentify, select, and develop talent based on current and future organizational needs.\nLead talent planning efforts in alignment with cross-functional priorities.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s Degree\n10+ years of experience in supply chain operations or project/process management\n10+ years of people management experience\nDemonstrate results-driven leadership with an enterprise mindset.\nLead and develop high-performing teams.\nDeliver compelling presentations to senior stakeholders.\nCommunicate complex data clearly and concisely.\nUse Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, CRM platforms) effectively.\nWorkplace Location\nLocation: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Amsterdam office.\nWork Schedule: Teammates are required to work on-site for 4 days per week\nRelocation\nNo relocation provided\nBase Compensation\n€120,000.00-€155,000.00 EUR\nMost new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.\nBenefits & Perks\nPaid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.\nUnder Armour Merchandise Discounts\nHealth & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.\n38 hour working week\nHybrid work\n28 days holiday\nTeammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.\nHuman Performance Institute (Gym) on site\nOur Commitment to Equal Opportunity\nAt Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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