Logistics Director of BYD Europe

Shape the Future of Sustainable Mobility with BYD Europe

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China, operating in four core fields: IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit. The company employs over 300,000 people worldwide and, as a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions, is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

BYD Europe BV is located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, and offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.

About BYD Europe

As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems, and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.

Core Objective

Establish and optimize the integrated management system of customs, logistics, and Compound in Europe, supporting BYD's strategic goal of becoming the top automaker in Europe with optimal cost and highest efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of customs compliance in Europe, optimizing customs clearance processes, and reducing clearance risks and cycles.
• Build cross-regional logistics networks (sea/land/air transport), coordinate warehousing and Compound resources to ensure efficient flow of vehicles and parts.
• Lead the construction of a logistics cost control system, achieving cost reduction through process optimization and resource integration.
• Manage cross-country/regional teams, establish efficient collaboration mechanisms, and improve team execution and professional capabilities.
• Promote innovative practices in customs and logistics (e.g., digital tool application, model optimization) to continuously enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with headquarters and BYD subsidiaries in Europe, align internal and external resources, and solve cross-departmental/regional logistics pain points.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in customs, logistics, or Compound management in the automotive industry; experience in vehicle logistics is preferred.
• Work or cooperation experience with Asian enterprises, familiar with the operation mode and culture of Asian companies.
• Proven cross-country/regional team management capabilities, able to effectively coordinate distributed teams.
• Strong cost control awareness and efficiency improvement capabilities, with successful experience in cost reduction and efficiency enhancement projects.
• Positive work attitude, able to adapt to high-intensity work rhythm and excellent pressure resistance.
• Innovative thinking, able to optimize existing management models combined with European market characteristics.
• Familiarity with EU customs regulations, logistics industry standards, and Compound operation norms, with strong compliance awareness.

Position Profile

• Automotive Logistics Expert: Deep expertise in the entire automotive logistics chain, proficient in customs affairs, warehousing, and overall coordination, with in-depth understanding of European logistics rules.
• Cross-Cultural Manager: Adapt to Asian enterprise operation logic, efficiently integrate cross-regional resources, and lead diverse teams to achieve goals.
• Innovation Driver: Not limited to traditional models, good at solving logistics problems through technological or process innovation.
• Cost & Efficiency Controller: Data-driven, accurately control costs in all logistics links while ensuring operational efficiency.
• Result-Oriented Professional: High pressure resistance, clear sense of purpose, focusing on the implementation of the "No.1 in Europe" strategy and providing first-class logistical support.

Other Details

• Work Location: Flexible based on European business layout (e.g., Amsterdam, Budapest) with regular cross-regional business trips.
• Employment Type: Full-time permanent contract.
• Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Operation Director in BYD Europe.
• Language Requirement: Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in German, French, or Spanish is a plus.
• Compliance Requirement: Must abide by EU labor laws, anti-corruption regulations, and BYD's corporate code of conduct.
• Travel Requirement: 30-40% cross-Europe business trips (including visits to ports, yards, and subsidiaries).
• KPI-Oriented: Performance assessment based on cost reduction rate, logistics efficiency, customs clearance compliance rate, and team management effectiveness.