Director Real Estate

Director Real Estate

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team: (job description)

 Real Estate Strategy & Network Optimization

• Develop and execute a forward-looking real estate strategy aligned with logistics network performance, customer demand, and business growth
• Optimize a portfolio of ~230 locations, including warehouses, distribution hubs, and branches
• Continuously evaluate network design, recommending site openings, relocations, consolidations, or exits to improve efficiency and service levels

Lease Lifecycle & Portfolio Planning

• Own the strategic planning of lease cycles (3–5 years) in alignment with customer contract renewals
• Define renewal, relocation, or exit strategies well in advance of key decision points
• Ensure flexibility in the portfolio to accommodate volume changes and evolving customer requirements

Internal Brokerage & Transaction Oversight

• Partner with the real estate brokerage team to prioritize transactions and ensure execution aligns with strategic objectives
• Provide clear briefs, business cases, and decision frameworks for site selection and renewals
• Oversee transaction pipelines, timelines, and outcomes leveraging the full real estate portfolio of GEODIS AMS versus service lines

What you need: (requirements)

• 8–12+ years of experience in corporate real estate, logistics network strategy, or multi-site operations
• Strong understanding of network optimization, site selection drivers, and operational requirements
• Experience working with internal or external real estate brokerage teams
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities (business case development, cost modeling, ROI analysis)
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in complex, fast-paced environments
• Experience in contract-linked or customer-driven site models preferred
• Familiarity with warehouse, distribution center, or last-mile facility requirements preferred
• Exposure to network modeling tools or supply chain optimization methodologies preferred

Operational & Logistics Integration

• Incorporate logistics considerations such as transportation access, last-mile efficiency, dock access, labor availability, and throughput capacity into all real estate decisions
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure facilities support service delivery and scalability
• Support network redesign initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

What you gain from joining our team: (benefits)

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more! 

Join our Team!

• Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.

OR

• Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1