Global Network Design & Warehouse Category Manager - SKF Automotive Business

By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster. This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further? Global Network Design & Warehouse Category Manager - SKF Automotive Business In this role, you will shape and drive the global approach to network design and warehousing, from methodology and sourcing to operational standards and performance. You will work across regions to support a consistent and effective logistics network. You will lead one direct report, the Business Process and System Expert. Key responsibilities: Network Design

• Own and develop the methodology, standards, framework, and governance for network design across the logistics function
• Manage the initiative pipeline, including evaluation, roadmap and resource requirements.
• Develop business cases and recommend investment decisions, balancing cost, service, capacity, risk and business value.
• Govern implementation of approved initiatives and ensure measurable benefits are delivered and sustained.
• Build global capability and alignment across regions and functions, with clear ownership and decision forums.
• Manage network-design vendors and ensure the effective use, quality and value of external expertise, tools and analytical support.

Warehouse Category Manager

• Govern the warehouse sourcing process and support regions with expertise throughout sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and contracting.
• Lead major sourcing projects in alignment with the relevant regions.
• Lead and support the finalization and implementation of warehouse sourcing agreements.Ensure regional sourcing activities follow agreed standards, decision gates and approval requirements.
• Lead the commercial relationship and contract governance for warehousing providers operating across multiple regions, in collaboration with the relevant regions.
• Act as the final global escalation point for unresolved commercial and contractual issues with warehouse providers.

Warehouse Strategy & Performance Governance

• Develop and maintain the global warehousing strategy, including, site archetypes, operating models, and automation direction.
• Define warehouse operating standards and quality and EHS compliance requirements across all site archetypes and operators, including 3PLs.
• Monitor warehouse network performance against targets and contracted SLAs, triggering corrective actions where required.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in logistics or/ supply chain, including delivery of with real footprint or network studies.
• Global or/ cross-regional experience, ideally in automotive or a comparable industry.
• Strong analytical and financial capability, with proven experience in business cases, network modelling, and leading complex cross-functional implementation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions across functions.
• Experience with network-design tools and logistics analytics.
• Track record of negotiating and managing contracts with 3PL and/ warehouse providers.

You will enjoy working here if you …

• Enjoy working in a global, cross-regional environment and collaborating across regions.
• Are comfortable driving methodologies, standards, and governance across network design and warehousing.
• Have a hands-on approach to managing 3PL partners, performance, and continuous improvement.

If you want to go further This position will be located in one of our main sites in EMEA: Germany, Italy, France, Belgium or Sweden or in India. Apply with your CV in English throughout the system, no later than the 29th of October. We will screen candidates continuously, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible. If you want to know more about SKF Automotive business, please visit our webpage: SKF Automotive: Bearings & aftermarket solutions since 1907 Transparency and fairness matter to us At SKF, we see diversity in our workforce as an asset that supports better business results. We are committed to having a fair and inclusive recruitment process where all hiring decisions are based on objective, job-related criteria, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To support a fair and transparent recruitment process, the process may include assessments, and before hiring, we may also carry out background checks and verify application information. We will discuss your salary expectations during the first interview, and our final offer will be based on an objective evaluation of your experience, skills, and potential, aligned with the scope of the role and our internal salary guidelines. Our recruitment process may differ from country to country and will always be in line with applicable country-specific laws and regulations. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF