Director Supply Chain EMEA (M/W/D)
Supply Chain Director EMEA
Salary: Competitive
Location: Based near Nuremberg or Würzburg, Bavaria (Ideally 3 days on-site)
Company Summary:
A global leader in the automotive sector, known for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions across the mobility and industrial markets is looking for a Supply Chain Director EMEA. With a strong presence across EMEA and a commitment to operational excellence, the company is undergoing a significant transformation to future-proof its supply chain and production capabilities.
The Supply Chain Director EMEA will be responsible for:
- Leading the end-to-end supply chain strategy across the EMEA region, covering procurement, production planning, logistics, inventory, and distribution.
- Driving transformation initiatives to modernize and optimize supply chain operations, with a particular focus on production planning and manufacturing alignment.
- Enhancing supply chain visibility and responsiveness through digital tools, data analytics, and automation.
- Collaborating with plant managers and operations leaders to align production schedules with customer demand and inventory targets.
- Managing supplier performance and strategic sourcing initiatives to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Leading cross-functional projects to improve supply chain agility, reduce lead times, and increase service levels.
- Building and mentoring a high-performing, regionally distributed supply chain team.
- Ensuring compliance with global standards and regional regulations across all supply chain activities.
- Representing the EMEA region in global supply chain leadership forums and contributing to the development of global best practices.
The Supply Chain Director EMEA should have the following qualifications:
- Extensive experience in senior supply chain leadership roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Deep expertise in production planning, S&OP, and supply chain optimization.
- Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across international teams.
- Willingness to travel within the EMEA region as required.
If you are interested in the Supply Chain Director EMEA role, then please don't wait to apply.
For a confidential discussion or to submit your application, please get in touch today.
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