Director Supply Chain EMEA (M/W/D)

ZipRecruiter; Paderborn; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in the automotive industry is seeking a Supply Chain Director EMEA to oversee supply chain strategy in the region. This leadership position focuses on optimizing operations, collaborating with international teams, and ensuring compliance with global standards while enhancing visibility through advanced digital tools.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in senior supply chain leadership roles in manufacturing.
• Deep expertise in production planning and supply chain optimization.
• Willingness to travel within the EMEA region.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy across EMEA.
• Drive transformation initiatives for supply chain operations.
• Manage supplier performance to support cost and quality objectives.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic thinking

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.