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About the Role

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. This role ensures fuel availability, protects customer uptime, drives transportation efficiency, and delivers operational excellence within the Global Fuels organization. The successful candidate will operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, working cross-functionally 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 and market volatility.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Monitor and report on key logistics performance indicators including runouts, loading compliance, dry runs, delivery performance, and 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.
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.
Maintain strong working relationships with petroleum transporters, terminals, and external logistics providers.
Provide day-to-day operational direction to carriers regarding lifting schedules, delivery priorities, inventory management, SOP compliance, and 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.
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.
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.

Requirements

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.

Skills

Transportation dispatch
Fuel logistics operations
Petroleum supply chain
Downstream energy operations
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Communication skills
Stakeholder management
Microsoft Office proficiency
Dispatch systems
Logistics systems
Cross-functional collaboration
Presentation skills
Supply chain optimization platforms
Telematics systems
Dispatch software
Logistics automation tools
European dangerous goods transportation regulations
Fuel logistics legislation
Carrier management
Transportation procurement
Operational project management
Inventory management
Terminal operations
Arbitrage execution
End-to-end fuel supply chain dynamics

Location

Europe

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field (Preferred)

Benefits

Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) recognition
Modern work tools and office space
International company growth opportunities
Learning opportunities for professional development

About the Company

Circle K's mission is to make people's lives a little easier every day.
Circle K has a global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries.
Circle K is committed to helping employees achieve their goals and grow with the company.
Circle K's culture and values are centered on its people and their development, serving others, what has been built, and future aspirations.
Circle K offers a place for everyone to grow, embodying the principle 'When you grow, we grow - together.'