External Warehouse / 3PL Manager

External Warehouse / 3PL Manager Job Details | Ambu External Warehouse / 3PL Manager Skip to main content About us Jobs People Hiring Process Values View profile About us Jobs People Hiring Process Values View profile About us Jobs Our People Hiring process Values View profile Search Jobs Job Description Job Alerts Link Apply now open/close Print local Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Send as email External Warehouse / 3PL Manager City: Ballerup Country/Region: Denmark State: Business Area: Supply Chain Department: Global Supply Chain Employment Type: Full-time Req ID: 10289 Ambu A/S is currently looking for a 3PL Manager, Global Distribution to be based in Ballerup, Denmark. In this role, you will take ownership of Ambu’s global third-party logistics (3PL) setup, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective distribution operations across regions. You will act as the global process owner for 3PL management, driving performance, transparency, and continuous improvement while working closely with Logistics, Procurement, Quality, and regional stakeholders. This is a key role for someone motivated by combining operational execution with process ownership and stakeholder collaboration in a global environment, with strong opportunities to influence how we manage our external logistics network going forward. Key responsibilities Your main responsibilities will include: Owning the global 3PL landscape, acting as primary contact for logistics providers and driving strong partnerships Managing supplier performance through KPIs, follow-ups, and business reviews to ensure high service levels and accountability Driving cost management, including budgeting, analysis, and optimization initiatives in close collaboration with Procurement Acting as global process owner for 3PL management, ensuring standardized and scalable ways of working Leading and supporting global supply chain projects within warehousing and distribution, acting as SME for warehousing in cross-functional initiatives Driving continuous improvement and network optimization initiatives across regions and stakeholders Acting as the primary escalation point for operational warehouse issues, ensuring timely resolution and alignment between Ambu stakeholders and logistics providers Identifying and mitigating operational risks within the distribution network, including capacity, service, compliance, and business continuity risks Supporting quality and compliance processes (incl. SCARs, CAPAs, NCR handling), ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards Suggested candidate profile Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are however likely to succeed in this position if you: 5+ years of experience within 3PL management, logistics, or distribution operations Bring strong supplier management skills, including performance governance and stakeholder collaboration Have experience working with Procurement on contracts, supplier selection, and commercial discussions Demonstrate a strong understanding of cost drivers and a track record of driving optimization initiatives Are comfortable working in a global supply chain environment with multiple stakeholders Have a structured, analytical, and data-driven mindset Are a strong communicator, able to balance a collaborative and approachable style with a clear and demanding approach, building trust and driving alignment across functions and cultures Please note that due to the upcoming summer holiday period, the recruitment process may take longer than usual. We expect to conclude the process in August, with interviews taking place in early July and August. Ambu - a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment. We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development. About Ambu Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit ambu.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Apply now SHORTCUTS See all products See all clinical evidence Find distributors Ambu addresses Contact us Research Support SHORTCUTS Financial News Job openings SOCIAL MEDIA Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. × Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. 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