European Supply Chain Director

Michael Page; Madrid; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Supply Chain Director Europe to define and execute the end-to-end European supply chain strategy across multiple countries, ensuring service levels, cost efficiency, resilience and sustainability. This role leads a multi-country organization and partners with Commercial, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement and HR leadership.

You will drive S&OP/IBP, digital transformation, and continuous improvement across planning, sourcing, manufacturing and logistics.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of progressive supply chain leadership across Europe.
• Experience leading S&OP/IBP processes.
• Strong track record in digital transformation and ERP modernization.
• Experience managing large, multicultural teams.
• Excellent English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute end-to-end European supply chain strategy.
• Lead multi-country organization and partner with leadership teams.
• Drive cost optimization, service levels, and working capital efficiency.
• Oversee S&OP/IBP, demand and supply planning.
• Lead digital transformation across Europe.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

S&OP/IBP

Digital transformation

ERP systems

AI forecasting

Team leadership

English proficiency

Tools

ERP platforms

AI forecasting tools

Job description

The Supply Chain Director Europe is responsible for defining and executing the end-to-end supply chain strategy across the European region, ensuring best-in-class service levels, operational excellence, cost efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Multinational FMCG company

Description

This role will lead a multi-country organization and act as a strategic partner to Commercial, Marketing,Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, and HR leadership teams.

• Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership:
  • Develop and execute the European Supply Chain strategy in alignment with corporate objectives, with full accountability for budget performance, service excellence, cost optimization, inventory management and working capital efficiency.
  • Drive end-to-end supply chain excellence across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics and customer fulfilment, delivering superior customer service, performance and continuous operational improvement across Europe.
  • Build a future-ready supply chain capable of supporting growth, acquisitions, new product launches, and market expansion.
  • Establish governance, performance management, and operational excellence standards across all European operations.
  • Build, develop and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration.
  • Optimize inventory policies and working capital performance while safeguarding product availability and service levels.
  • Oversee the end-to-end European supply network, ensuring effective governance across planning, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and customer fulfilment activities.
  • Optimize inventory policies and working capital performance while safeguarding product availability and service levels.
  • Lead supply chain risk management and operational issue resolution, ensuring business continuity through effective contingency planning and rapid decision-making.
• Demand & Supply Planning:
  • Own the European S&OP and Integrated Business Planning processes.
  • Align demand forecasts with operational capacity and inventory strategies.
  • Improve forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.
  • Balance service levels, inventory investment, and operational costs.
  • Ensure effective scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner closely with Procurement leadership to ensure supply continuity.
• Drive supplier performance programs and risk management initiatives.
• Monitor supplier capacity, quality, and delivery performance.
• Develop long-term strategic partnerships with critical suppliers.
• Manufacturing & Operations Alignment:
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to maximize capacity utilization and operational efficiency.
  • Support network optimization and footprint strategy initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities for productivity and cost improvements.
• Supply Chain Transformation &Digitalization:
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives across Europe.
  • Implement advanced planning systems, automation, AI-driven forecasting tools, and analytics platforms.
  • Drive continuous improvement methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma,and Operational Excellence programs.
  • Champion innovation and adoption of emerging technologies.

Profile

• Over 15 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, successfully leading complex and geographically diverse operations across multiple European countries.
• Proven success leading end-to-end supply chains process within manufacturing, FMCG, food, industrial, healthcare, consumer goods, or similar sectors.
• Proven track record leading S&OP/IBP processes, ensuring effective demand-supply alignment across complex European operations.
• Strong exposure to digital transformation, including ERP modernization ,advanced analytics and AI-enabled supply chain solutions.
• Experience leading large, multicultural, and geographically dispersed teams.
• High level of English.
• A very strategic and operational profile.
• Change leader.
• Talent builder.

Job Offer

A good opportunity for your professional development.