Job Description
Senior Logistics Specialist – Europe
Global Fuels – Europe Logistics Operations
Reports To: Director of Logistics Europe
Job Summary
The Senior Logistics Specialist – Europe is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of Circle K’s European fuel supply chain operations across multiple countries, terminals, carriers, and business units. This role plays a critical part in ensuring fuel availability, protecting customer uptime, driving transportation efficiency, and delivering end-to-end operational excellence within Circle K’s Global Fuels organization.
The successful candidate will operate in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment and will work cross-functionally with Supply, Planning, Execution, Logistics Optimization, Compliance, Trading, Business Units, external carrier partners, and terminal operators to ensure best-in-class service levels across the European network.
This role requires strong operational ownership, decision-making capability, analytical strength, and the ability to proactively manage supply chain disruptions, market volatility, arbitrage opportunities, and customer risk exposure. The Senior Logistics Specialist will also support continuous improvement initiatives, KPI delivery, compliance governance, and the evolution of Circle K’s end-to-end supply chain strategy.
The position functions within a team-oriented environment and plays a key role in delivering Circle K’s “Win in Fuel” strategy through operational excellence, customer focus, and continuous optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Execution & Customer Uptime
- Support the daily execution of fuel distribution operations across the European logistics network.
- Ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective fuel deliveries from terminals to retail locations and commercial customers.
- Monitor inventory levels, sales trends, terminal availability, and transportation constraints to proactively prevent runouts and minimize customer impact.
- Drive rapid response and escalation management during supply disruptions, terminal outages, geopolitical incidents, severe weather, and market volatility.
- Coordinate closely with internal execution teams and external carrier partners to maintain continuity of supply.
- Support after-hours and weekend operational coverage during critical supply chain events and emergencies.
Logistics Optimization & Cost Control
- Support transportation efficiency initiatives focused on reducing cost-to-serve while improving customer service levels.
- Execute logistics strategies aligned with Global Fuels objectives and regional business priorities.
- Leverage internal and external transportation fleets to maximize efficiency, flexibility, and service reliability.
- Identify and support arbitrage opportunities and optimization initiatives across the supply chain network.
- Ensure compliance with routing strategies, lifting instructions, scheduling priorities, and utilization targets.
KPI Performance & Reporting
- Monitor and report on key logistics performance indicators including:
o Runouts
o Loading compliance
o Dry runs
o Delivery performance
o Transportation costs
- Analyze operational trends and recommend corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Support the preparation of operational reviews and executive reporting for senior leadership.
- Ensure strong data integrity and execution discipline across dispatch and logistics systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between logistics, supply, trading, planning, accounting, business units, terminal operators, and carrier partners.
- Support end-to-end supply chain coordination across multiple stakeholders and countries.
- Ensure effective communication and alignment during operational disruptions or supply constraints.
- Partner with Logistics Compliance and HSSE teams to ensure operational activities align with Circle K standards and regulatory requirements.
Carrier & Supplier Management
- Maintain strong working relationships with petroleum transporters, terminals, and external logistics providers.
- Provide day-to-day operational direction to carriers regarding:
o Lifting schedules
o Delivery priorities
o Inventory management
o SOP compliance
o Supply continuity
- Support carrier performance management through KPI reviews, operational follow-ups, and escalation management.
- Ensure all operational activities are executed in accordance with Circle K ethics, HSSE standards, and contractual obligations.
Compliance & Governance
- Support compliance with European transportation regulations, dangerous goods legislation, and internal Circle K governance standards.
- Ensure operational adherence to approved logistics processes, escalation structures, and execution protocols.
- Maintain accurate operational records and documentation relevant to execution activities.
- Support fuel conversion periods, regulatory changes, and market-driven operational adjustments.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve service levels, operational efficiency, automation, and reporting capabilities.
- Support implementation and adoption of supply chain technology platforms, optimization tools, and logistics systems.
- Participate in operational transformation initiatives supporting Circle K’s end-to-end supply chain strategy.
- Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer obsession.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience in transportation dispatch, fuel logistics operations, petroleum supply chain, or related downstream energy operations.
- Experience operating within a multi-site, fast-paced logistics environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to make operational decisions under pressure.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and dispatch/logistics systems.
- Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple teams, countries, and operational environments.
- Comfortable presenting operational performance and recommendations to leadership teams.
- Willingness to participate in after-hours and weekend escalation support as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
- Experience within the petroleum, downstream energy, transportation, or retail fuel industry.
- Familiarity with supply chain optimization platforms, telematics systems, dispatch software, or logistics automation tools.
- Knowledge of European dangerous goods transportation regulations and fuel logistics legislation.
- Experience working with carrier management, transportation procurement, or operational project management.
- Understanding of inventory management, terminal operations, arbitrage execution, and end-to-end fuel supply chain dynamics.
Leadership Expectations
- Demonstrates Circle K values:
o One Team
o Do the Right Thing
o Take Ownership
o Play to Win
- Operates with a strong customer-first mindset and urgency around uptime and service continuity.
- Drives accountability, operational discipline, and execution excellence.
- Maintains composure and decisiveness during high-pressure operational events.
- Supports a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational innovation.
Why work with us
ACT is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA)
A nice working atmosphere where we value our employees with access to modern work tools and office space.
The opportunity to develop yourself and grow in an international company: 'As you grow, we grow together.'
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K.. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
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