Lead global supply chain optimization as senior manager at ABENA

Are you looking to shape and take ownership of ABENAs global transport and logistics setup? do you know how to challenge and shape transport contracts and optimize warehouse flows to create real business value?

If so, you might be the perfect Senior Manager, Commercial Supply Chain we are looking for at ABENA!

Today, responsibilities are spread across functions, markets, and partners. In this role, you will bring structure and direction, acting as the key link between supply chain, logistics, and distribution. You will take ownership of outsourced transport solutions, monitor carrier performance, and identify opportunities to improve both cost and service levels.

You will play a central role in developing and implementing a more aligned global transport strategy, ensuring consistency across markets while working closely with both local and regional teams across warehousing, procurement, sales, and supply chain.

ABENA operates globally within healthcare, where reliable deliveries and high service levels are critical. You will be key in ensuring that our transport and distribution setup supports these expectations while balancing cost, performance, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities within this role

• Developing ABENA's global transport and distribution both nationally and globally - acting as the central point of contact across supply chain, logistics, and commercial stakeholders
• Reviewing and optimizing current transport, warehousing (including 3PL), and distribution practices
• Leading transport tenders and contract negotiations across road, sea, and air
• Ensuring alignment between business requirements, service levels, contract requirements, and logistics capabilities 
• Driving cost optimization and performance management across transport providers and own fleet
• Optimize day-to-day transport operations across both external providers and ABENA's own fleet, including cost control, KPI follow-up, and improvement initiatives

What we hope you bring

• Strong experience with global transport setups across road, sea, and air, including hands-on involvement in execution and optimization
• Experienced people leader with a proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• End-2-End understanding – with strong stakeholder management skills from Customer order to final delivery to the customer
• Proven track record in tender management, contract negotiation, and commercial ownership of transport and 3PL agreements
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain flows, including the link between procurement, warehousing, and distribution
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with data, cost structures, and performance KPIs to drive improvements
• Ability to create clarity and direction in a complex and fragmented setup, naturally taking ownership and acting as a central point of coordination
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge the business and ensure alignment between commercial decisions and operational realities

You as a Leader, Our Culture and Values

In this role, you will lead a team of four direct reports and one indirect report across Operational Supply Chain, Transport, and Distribution. Success requires a leader who understands that people are motivated in different ways and who can adapt their leadership style to the needs of everyone.

You are a coach at heart, someone who takes the time to understand each team member’s strengths, ambitions, and challenges, and who can inspire them to perform at their best. At the same time, you are skilled at creating alignment across functions, helping the team move in the same direction and understanding how their individual contributions support shared goals.

In short, you are a people-focused leader who can motivate individuals, unite teams, and create an environment where everyone can succeed together.

The team refers to Head of Global Supply Chain Mikael Hansen, who describes his leadership style as follows:

“My role is to support and coach, not to control, and I'm always available for a sparring session or an open conversation when it's needed. I believe the best results come from people who feel empowered, not managed. I value structured initiative, and a good sense of humor”

At ABENA, you join a global company with a strong purpose: to make a real difference in the everyday lives of people around the world. We combine professionalism with a warm, people-first culture where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement are necessary parts of everyday life. We take pride in delivering high-quality work with integrity, guided by our core values of trust, fairness, and cooperation. These values shape how we lead, support one another, and create meaningful impact for our customers and communities.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re interested in the position, please send your application and CV. We review applications as we receive them and will close the process once we’ve found our new colleague.

Due to the summer holiday period, there may be a longer response time.

Read more about our recruitment process here.

If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact Head of Global Supply Chain Mikael Hansen at +45 6026 9998 (Mikael is unavailable during weeks 28,29, and 30)

As a family-owned company with a strong global presence, we are built on trust, fairness, and cooperation — values that guide how we support one another and grow together. Here, you’ll find room to explore your potential, develop new skills, and make a meaningful difference.

Join us, and shape a career that truly makes an impact.

BECAUSE WE CARE 

www.abena.com/career

INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:

- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:

Aabenraa Kommune

-Virksomheden tilbyder:

-Arbejdsgiver:

ABENA A/S, Egelund, 6200 Aabenraa

-Ansøgning:

Ansøgningsfrist: 09-08-2026;

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