Director Supply Chain

GEA Systems North America; Søborg; On-site; DKK 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Strategic impact

International collaboration

Development opportunities

Innovative workplace

Job summary

GEA is seeking an experienced Director of Supply Chain to lead our Denmark-based Søborg organization and drive global supply chain excellence across logistics, procurement interfaces, and performance. You will build a high-performing team and shape strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance and collaboration across regions.

Ideal candidates bring international experience in supply chain leadership, strong knowledge of cross-border logistics, ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA), and a proven track

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in supply chain, logistics, and/or shipping in an international environment.
• At least 5 years of people leadership.
• Strong understanding of international transportation and import/export legislation.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or SAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain team and drive logistics and shipping from pre-sales to delivery.
• Define and execute supply chain development initiatives aligned with the global supply chain strategy.
• Establish and drive a performance-oriented culture with systematic KPI follow-up and continuous improvement.
• Ensure efficient handling of import/export documentation, invoices, letters of credit, and transport claims.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

At GEA, we are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a passion for delivering sustainable solutions to our customers worldwide. We are now looking for an experienced and people-focused Director Supply Chain to lead our Supply Chain organization in Søborg.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across logistics, shipping, procurement interfaces, and supply chain performance while developing a high-performing team and supporting our global growth ambitions.

Based in Søborg, you will join an organization which is undergoing significant changes, and you will lead the Supply Chain organization and become part of the Procurement & Supply Chain leadership team.

Responsibilities / Tasks

As Director of Supply Chain, you will lead, coach, and develop the supply chain team and drive logistics and shipping from pre-sales to delivery. You will also lead supply chain development and optimization initiatives while supporting global capabilities and ensuring compliance across the function.

• Establish and drive a performance-oriented culture with systematic KPI follow-up and continuous improvement
• Ensure efficient handling of import/export documentation, invoices, letters of credit, and transport claims
• Define and execute supply chain development initiatives aligned with the global supply chain strategy

Your Profile / Qualifications

You are a leader who inspires collaboration and continuous improvement and can translate strategy into operational execution.

Finally, we imagine that you:

• Have several years of experience within supply chain, logistics, and/or shipping in an international environment, including at least 5 years of people leadership
• Possess strong understanding of international transportation, import/export legislation, and supply chain governance
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP, or similar business systems
• Strong financial and commercial understanding
• Hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Personal profil e

On a personal level, we hope that you:

• Are a strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into operational execution
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Are comfortable working in a complex global matrix organization
• Are a results-oriented leader who inspires collaboration and continuous improvement
• Thrives in an international and multicultural environment

What we offer

• A key leadership position with significant influence on business performance
• Opportunities to shape and develop future supply chain strategies
• International collaboration across regions and functions
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• A workplace focused on innovation, sustainability, and employee growth

Would you like to know more?

If you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Senior Director Procurement & Supply Chain, Lars Holm-Pedersen, on phone [phone] or by email [e-mail].