Director of Logistics

Why Join Us?

Founded in Copenhagen in 2002 with the ambition of creating contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories for modern living, HAY’s vision is to create high-quality and well-designed products in collaboration with some of the world’s most talented, curious, and courageous designers. Through the commitment to sophisticated industrial manufacturing processes, HAY strives to make good design accessible to the widest possible audience.

DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS
Based in Horsens
 

Are you passionate about logistics operations across time zones and national borders? You wish to lead the development and execution of HAY’s logistics strategy? Would you like the opportunity to become part of an iconic design brand with a completely unique culture and community?

If yes, please read on!

At our office facilities by the harbor edge in Horsens, you will become part of an energetic office community, consisting of approx. 100 colleagues looking forward to welcoming you to our team as soon as possible.

About The Job

As Director of Logistics at HAY, you will lead and develop the logistics organization consisting of 10 highly skilled employees who on a day-to-day basis are led by 2 team leaders.

You will actively engage in the development of the operational platform in HAY together with the operational leadership and be a significant contributor in the overall management community to secure scale for growth. This role reports to the COO of HAY.

In addition to the day-to-day management and development of the team to secure competences long term, other daily responsibilities and tasks will more specifically include:

• Overall accountable and responsible for end-to-end logistics operations within HAY, and the 3PL set-up (inbound, warehousing, outbound, returns).
• Lead the development and execution of logistics/warehousing strategy across HAY
• Ensure timely and accurate information to stakeholders regarding cost, performance & service
• Ensure that HAY’s logistical infrastructure initiatives are aligned with customer requirements, and delivers top-/bottom line growth
• Liaise with our 3PL service providers and other stakeholders to drive sustainability and compliance agenda
• Liaise with management, sales, procurement to secure communication around HAY’s distribution/warehousing strategy, roadmap and related initiatives, corresponding progress and status
• Secure legislation, compliance and timely implementation within HAY

Are you the Director of Logistics we are looking for?

Role Expectations

• You are successful as a leader and have a goal-oriented and ambitious approach to problem solving
• A skilled leader that thrives with setting direction, securing robust structures and implementing processes that deliver excellent customer experiences
• Logistics craftsman with business acumen combined with strong execution power and a keen eye for constant optimization and utilization of technology.
• You are independent, enterprising and persevering, with the natural ability to keep an overall overview at the same time as being operational

Experience Required

• Minimum 5-8 years of management experience within the world of logistics
• Relevant experience in the design/ consumer brands industry working in a global company with many item numbers and a complex organisation is considered an advantage
• Previous experience from a freight forwarder/ freight forwarder/logistics company is also considered an advantage
• You can communicate fluently in both Danish and English and understand the importance of collaborating and communicating across departments and the organisation both in Denmark and abroad

You want to be a part of HAY?

Then do not hesitate to send us your application and CV, preferably in English, as soon as possible and no later than Sunday 26 October 2025. We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis.

If you have any further questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact John Cain at john_cain@hermanmiller.com.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. HAY is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.