Director Supply Chain EMEA (M/W/D)

ZipRecruiter; Magdeburg; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in the automotive sector is seeking a Supply Chain Director EMEA to lead the supply chain strategy across the region. This critical role involves optimizing operations, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with global standards while building a high-performing team. Candidates should possess extensive leadership experience and a strong track record in supply chain optimization, along with excellent communication and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Willingness to travel within the EMEA region as required.

Aufgaben

• Leading the end-to-end supply chain strategy across the EMEA region.
• Driving transformation initiatives to modernize and optimize supply chain operations.
• Building and mentoring a high-performing supply chain team.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Supply chain optimization

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

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.