At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transportation performance and strategy for e.l.f. Beauty across the UK and EU.
- Company: Join a fast-growing beauty brand committed to clean, cruelty-free products.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, and hybrid work options.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant team with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in transportation management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
About the Company e. l. f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.
Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e. l. f.
Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion.
Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e. l. f.
Cosmetics, e. l. f.
SKIN, e. l. f.
Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth.
This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment.
We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www. elfbeauty. com/work-with-us
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Transportation for the UK & EU is accountable for the performance, cost, and future-readiness of our regional transportation network.
This role owns the day-to-day service levels our retail partners and consumers expect, while continuously reviewing and challenging the cost base, and - critically - developing the strategy that ensures our 3PL and carrier capacity can absorb the rapid growth ahead.
Sitting in London and reporting to the US-based Associate Director of Transportation, you will be the regional leader who bridges global strategy with local execution.
You will partner closely with our 3PL providers, internal commercial and supply chain teams, and the US transportation function to deliver a network that is reliable, cost-efficient, scalable, and aligned to e. l. f.'s values.
Responsibilities
- Service Level Management
- Own end-to-end transportation service performance across the UK and EU, including on-time delivery, order fulfillment accuracy, and transit-time reliability for retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels.
- Define, track, and publish transportation KPIs and SLAs; lead monthly and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with 3PL and carrier partners to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for transportation service failures; root-cause issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure transportation execution meets the requirements of key retail partners (e. g., compliance with retailer routing guides, delivery windows, and ASN/labeling standards).
- Cost Review & Optimization
- Own the regional transportation budget and freight spend; forecast, monitor, and explain variances monthly, identifying trends and driving corrective action.
- Conduct regular cost-to-serve analysis across lanes, modes, and channels; identify and implement opportunities to reduce cost per unit without compromising service.
- Lead carrier rate negotiations, spot-market management, and freight procurement in coordination with the US Director of Transportation and procurement team.
- Evaluate mode and lane optimization, consolidation, and network design changes to deliver year-over-year cost savings.
- 3PL Capacity & Growth Strategy
- Develop and maintain a forward-looking transportation capacity strategy that aligns with e. l. f.'s aggressive international growth plans, modeling 1-, 3-, and 5-year volume scenarios against 3PL and carrier capability.
- Assess the scalability of existing 3PL partners - across warehousing throughput, outbound capacity, peak-season flex, and geographic coverage - and recommend capacity additions, alternate partners, or network changes ahead of need.
- Lead or support RFPs, partner selection, onboarding, and contract governance for new or expanded 3PL and carrier relationships across the UK and EU.
- Build peak-season and surge-readiness plans in partnership with 3PLs, ensuring capacity, labor, and equipment commitments are secured well in advance of demand spikes (e. g., holiday, promotional events, new-retailer launches).
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks - carrier concentration, single-lane dependency, customs/border exposure - with documented contingency plans.
- Cross-Functional Partnership & Compliance
- Partner with the US Associate Director of Transportation to ensure regional execution aligns with global transportation strategy, systems, and standards (e. g., TMS, visibility platforms, carrier scorecards).
- Collaborate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning and Commercial Operations to align transportation capacity with forecasted demand and product launch timelines.
- Ensure full compliance with UK and EU transportation, customs, and trade regulations,
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Associate Director, Transportation UK & EU employer: e.l.f. Beauty
e.l.f. Beauty UK Limited is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation among its employees. With a strong focus on professional development, the company offers numerous growth opportunities and supports its team members in achieving their career aspirations. Located in a vibrant area, e.l.f. Beauty provides a stimulating environment where employees can thrive while contributing to meaningful financial insights that drive the business forward.
