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Fractional Strategic Warehouse Project Lead Outcomes-Based Contract Sustainable Cleaning Products NV Amsterdam (Hybrid) Expected start Q1 2027 Role Summary Sustainable Cleaning Products NV is seeking a fractional Strategic Warehouse Project Lead to develop and evaluate strategic options for an owned ~1,000 sq m warehouse in the Amsterdam port area, secure board-level decisions that balance commercial outcomes with B Corp-aligned sustainability commitments (including workforce​/​social considerations), and execute the selected path with minimal operational disruption. Key Outcomes (What Success Looks Like) - Rapidly establishes credibility with senior stakeholders and the board through structured thinking, clarity, and decision-ready communication. - Produces high-quality strategic options and a recommendation that achieves board acceptance and aligns commercial goals with sustainability ethos. - Delivers measurable commercial value while protecting service continuity, workforce commitments, and operational performance. - Executes early implementation steps at pace with clear governance, risks managed, and dependencies unblocked. Scope of Work & Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end warehouse strategy and delivery from options development through decision and initial execution steps for the Amsterdam port-area footprint (~1,000 sq m). - Develop strategic options for an owned warehouse, including scenarios such as sell-and-leaseback, sale to a 3PL, exit and move to 3PL, and other viable variants. - Build a structured, comparable options assessment across financials (capex​/​opex, cash impacts), operations (service levels, continuity), risk, timeline, and sustainability​/​B Corp considerations (including social​/​workforce impacts). - Create decision-grade materials for senior leadership and the board, including a board deck, a robust financial model, and a written recommendation with clear trade-offs and assumptions. - Design and facilitate a decision workshop to align stakeholders, surface constraints, and drive to a documented decision with clear next steps. - Plan and deliver early execution milestones post-decision, including items such as 3PL sourcing​/​RFP, broker engagement, negotiation strategy, transition planning, workforce​/​social impact planning, and an implementation roadmap. - Establish governance, stakeholder cadence, and documentation to reduce ambiguity, prevent rework, and maintain pace to outcomes. - Manage risks and change carefully to ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations while the project progresses. Deliverables & Milestones (Milestone-Based Payment) - Milestone 1: Strategic Options Pack (option set, assumptions, comparative assessment, risks, sustainability​/​workforce implications, and recommended shortlist). - Milestone 2: Decision Package (board deck, financial model, written recommendation, and facilitated decision workshop with documented outcomes). - Milestone 3+: Execution Steps (2–3 agreed deliverables such as RFP​/​broker engagement, negotiation plan, transition plan, workforce​/​social impact plan, and implementation timeline​/​roadmap). Required Qualifications - Deep, hands-on experience in warehouse management and warehouse operating models (owned site and​/​or outsourced 3PL models). - Proven project leadership delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholder visibility. - Demonstrated experience working within B Corp and​/​or sustainability-led environments, including balancing commercial outcomes with social​/​workforce commitments. - Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present to and influence senior decision-makers (including board-level audiences). - Strong analytical capability, including building and explaining financial models and decision frameworks. - Excellent facilitation skills to run alignment and decision workshops and drive clear decisions. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with logistics​/​industrial real estate decisions in the Amsterdam port area or comparable European logistics hubs. - Track record leading 3PL sourcing, contracting, and transition programs with minimal service disruption. - Experience designing measurable success criteria and benefits tracking for strategic operations initiatives. Ways of Working - Hybrid working in Amsterdam; on-site presence as needed for stakeholder sessions, warehouse​/​partner engagement, and key workshops. - Outcome-based delivery with clear milestones, documented decisions, and a focus on speed, quality, and measurable results. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make hiring decisions without regard to background, identity, or personal characteristics. Please get in touch on [email protected]

Core Responsibilities

The lead will develop and evaluate strategic options for an owned warehouse in Amsterdam, balancing commercial goals with sustainability and B Corp commitments. They will manage the end-to-end process from options assessment to execution, ensuring minimal operational disruption.

Requirements

Candidates must have deep hands-on experience in warehouse management and proven project leadership in complex, cross-functional environments. Strong executive communication, analytical skills, and experience with sustainability-led business models are essential.