1) Situace klienta (anonymizovaná):
A family-owned consumer goods company in Poland specializing in household products faced an urgent leadership gap in its logistics function. With headquarters in Poland and distribution to approximately 1,000 retail outlets nationwide, the business relied on a mix of internal fleet and external logistics partners. The sudden reduction in onsite presence of the existing logistics manager, combined with slow permanent recruitment, created immediate risk to operational continuity and customer service.
2) Výzva:
- Imminent vacancy in the logistics manager role, risking loss of day-to-day coordination
- Complex order fulfillment for thousands of small retail clients, requiring precise routing and scheduling
- Dependence on both internal fleet and multiple external carriers, with cost and service trade-offs
- Potential for delivery delays, penalties, and reputational damage with retail chains in Poland and Czech Republic
- Internal backfill options lacked specialized logistics expertise
- Board-level concern over service continuity and operational control
- Recruitment timeline for a permanent hire uncertain and likely to extend for months
3) Prozatímní role (rychlost a vhodnost):
CE Interim rapidly deployed a Polish Interim Logistics Manager to provide immediate leadership and operational oversight. The assignment was structured as a 6-9 month mandate, ensuring full coverage through the recruitment and onboarding of a permanent hire. The interim leader brought hands-on experience in both internal fleet management and external carrier coordination, with a proven track record in cost-effective route planning and team supervision. The role was designed for a minimum four days per week onsite presence, bridging the gap between board expectations and frontline execution.
4) Co se stalo během mandátu:
Prvních 30 dní
- Assumed direct control of logistics operations, ensuring uninterrupted daily coordination over 4 warehouses in Poland
- Established clear routing and scheduling processes for both internal and external transport
- Built trust with the four-person logistics team and aligned with warehouse and sales leads
- Restored reporting cadence to the board member sponsor, providing early visibility on risks
- Conducted rapid assessment of carrier mix and cost structures
Prvních 6 měsíců
- Consolidated operational discipline in order fulfillment and delivery scheduling
- Optimized transport allocation between own fleet and external partners in the Czech Republic and Poland, based on cost and reliability
- Reduced escalation incidents related to delivery delays and penalties
- Improved communication and coordination across logistics, warehouse, and sales functions
- Supported ongoing permanent recruitment by documenting key processes and requirements
6 a více měsíců
- Maintained stable delivery performance and minimized service disruptions during the extended vacancy
- Strengthened team accountability and ownership of daily logistics tasks
- Provided regular updates to the board, highlighting operational risks and mitigation actions
- Supported onboarding of new permanent logistics manager, ensuring knowledge transfer
Předání a odchod
- Delivered structured handover documentation and process maps to the incoming Polish leader
- Facilitated transition meetings with key stakeholders to ensure continuity
- Exited the mandate with operational cadence and reporting discipline fully restored
5) Přijatá opatření (zaměření na realizaci):
- Assumed operational decision rights over transport mix and scheduling
- Implemented daily and weekly logistics team meetings to maintain execution rhythm
- Reviewed and optimized routing plans for cost and efficiency
- Coordinated closely with external carriers to ensure service reliability
- Provided hands-on coaching to internal planners and carrier liaison roles
- Restored reporting discipline to board-level sponsor
- Documented key logistics processes to support permanent recruitment
- Built trust and morale within the logistics team during the leadership gap
- Ensured clear escalation paths for delivery issues
- Supported HR and board in evaluating permanent candidate fit
6) Dosažené výsledky (měřitelný důkaz):
- Delivery continuity maintained with no major service disruptions during the vacancy
- Reporting cadence and operational visibility restored within 60 days
- Reduced delivery penalties and escalation incidents with retail chains
- Improved cost efficiency in transport allocation between internal and external carriers
- Team morale and confidence stabilized under interim leadership
- Board and owner confidence in logistics function restored
- Permanent recruitment process supported with clear role definition and process documentation
- Seamless handover to new permanent logistics manager at mandate close
7) Proč CE Interim:
CE Interim delivered a rapid, precise interim solution that matched the operational and stakeholder complexity in Poland. The interim leader was deployed within days, bringing the right mix of hands-on logistics expertise and cross-functional coordination. CE Interim’s experience in cross-border and remote site mandates ensured alignment between board expectations and local execution. Throughout the engagement, governance cadence and trust were maintained, reducing risk for owners and leadership.
8) Výzva k akci:
If you require an Interim Logistics Manager to stabilize delivery performance and maintain operational control during a critical vacancy, CE Interim can deploy the right leader quickly and safely.
CE Interim poskytuje prověřené dočasné vedoucí pracovníky do 72 hodin napříč zeměmi, kulturami a odvětvími. Specializujeme se na interim management s vysokým dopadem pro private equity firmy, rodinné kanceláře a globální korporace, které čelí přechodným obdobím: digitální transformaci, vstupu na trh, provoznímu zvratu, integraci po fúzi nebo krizi.
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