Position Title:  Director Global Warehousing Strategy

Date:  Oct 14, 2026
Requisition ID:  34399
Work Location: 

Berchem, BE, 2600

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DIRECTOR GLOBAL WAREHOUSING STRATEGY

Would you like to work in an international Fortune 500 company (Top Employer 2026 award winner) where individual development is a priority? Do you believe in our vision of a smoke-free future? Apply now for the position of Director Global Warehousing Strategy.

THE ORGANIZATION

Philip Morris is one of the world's largest international tobacco companies, with more than 82,700 employees worldwide. Our employees speak over 80 languages and represent all regions of the world. We are committed to accelerating the transition to better, smoke-free alternatives for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke.

Values: Innovation | Integrity | Excellent Execution | Collaboration | Responsibility

THE OPPORTUNITY

Warehousing is a critical enabler of supply chain performance, customer service, and operational resilience. As Director Global Warehousing Strategy, you will define and govern PMI's global warehousing vision, operating model, standards, technology roadmap, and capability-building agenda across more than 400 warehouses worldwide.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute the global warehousing strategy and transformation roadmap.
  • Establish global warehouse standards, governance frameworks, policies, and operating procedures.
  • Design and continuously improve warehouse operating models across Factory, OCS, Leaf, and 3PL networks.
  • Lead warehouse digitalization, automation, technology deployment, and Warehouse Management System (WMS) strategies.
  • Develop and manage global warehouse performance frameworks, KPIs, benchmarking, and reporting processes.
  • Identify and lead cost reduction, productivity improvement, and service excellence programs across the network.
  • Manage strategic relationships with logistics service providers and third-party warehouse partners.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Technology, Finance, Quality, EHS, and regional operations teams.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience in warehousing, logistics, supply chain operations, and transformation leadership.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing global warehousing strategies.
  • Strong experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), automation, digital technologies, and supply chain transformation.
  • Expertise in warehouse operations, network design, capacity planning, inventory management, and operational excellence.
  • Experience managing third-party logistics providers and outsourced warehouse networks.
  • Strong analytical, financial, and business case development capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills within complex matrix organizations.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and executive engagement skills.
  • Data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE

You will join a dynamic, international, and fast-paced environment within a rapidly evolving industry. PMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, continuous learning opportunities, career development, and exposure to innovative technologies, services, and processes while collaborating with teams from around the world.