3PL Chief Operating Officer
bpost strives to create an inclusive environment with challenging projects and inspiring collaborations. With our colleagues at the heart of our organisation, we believe in careers rather than jobs. As part of the international group bnode, bpost has transitioned from the Belgian postal operator to a regional and digital expert in parcel size logistics. With a focus on social and environmental sustainability, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We foster a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and career growth, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and succeed
What will you do? Bnode is offering a unique executive-level opportunity to lead and transform our global 3PL operations.
As COO Global 3PL, you will be fully accountable for the operational performance of a fast-growing, international logistics business, operating across multiple regions and industries. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our operations, driving scalability, efficiency, and margin improvement while ensuring best-in-class customer delivery.
Working at C-level, you will partner closely with the CEO 3PL and executive leadership team to deliver operational excellence and enable sustainable, profitable growth across a global footprint.
Your role You act as the global owner of operational performance across the 3PL network, ensuring alignment between strategy, execution, and commercial ambition.
You lead the transformation towards a scalable, data-driven, and high-performance operating model.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all 3PL operations across warehousing, fulfilment, transport coordination, and value-added services
Define and drive the global operational strategy across regions
Build a culture of accountability, execution discipline, and performance
Operational excellence & performance
Define and drive KPIs across service, productivity, cost, quality, and safety
Lead continuous improvement through Lean, automation, and data-driven optimisation
Standardise operating models while preserving local agility
Scalability & network optimisation
Design and optimise the global logistics network to support growth and margin improvement
Oversee capacity planning, footprint expansion, and site performance
Ensure operational readiness for large-scale customer onboarding
Customer & commercial alignment
Partner with commercial leadership to ensure operational feasibility and delivery excellence
Act as executive sponsor for key strategic clients
Transformation & technology
Drive the digital transformation of operations (WMS, automation, data platforms)
Enable data-driven decision-making across planning and execution
Partner with IT and architecture on long-term capability building
Own key operational P&L drivers including productivity, cost base, and workforce planning
Drive margin improvement and cost optimisation
Support major investment and footprint decisions
People & leadership
Lead and develop senior operations leaders across regions
Build high-performing, engaged, and accountable teams
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Governance & compliance
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Embed risk management and operational resilience across the network
Who are you? Your profile
15+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or contract logistics (3PL/4PL)
Proven track record leading large-scale, multi-country operations
Strong experience in high-growth, international environments
Solid background in operational P&L ownership and transformation programmes
Deep expertise in warehousing, fulfilment, and logistics operations
Strong understanding of automation, digitalisation, and data-driven operations
Executive presence with the ability to influence at Board and Group level
Outstanding leadership capabilities across large, distributed teams
Fluent in English; additional European languages are a strong advantage
Why this role
Executive-level impact across a global logistics network
Direct influence on a €1bn+ business and large-scale operational footprint
Opportunity to shape the operating model, network, and transformation agenda
High visibility at Group and Board level
What do we offer? Like a Long-awaited Parcel, We Want To Make You Feel Welcome And Valued. Our Offer Includes a Competitive Monthly Salary, That Goes Without Saying. On Top Of That, You Can Count On
Meal vouchers of €8 per working day
Hospitalization-, group- and disability insurances
A phone subscription, including 25GB data
A flexible renumeration plan, which allows you to customize your own benefits. A company car, bike leasing, public transportation, extra days off,... the choice is yours
Possibility to enter the Federal Mobility plan
Work/life balance, thanks to flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
20 days of statutory leave and 7 additional extralegal days off
An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay
Many benefits from more than 100 bpost-partners
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