Global Supply Chain Performance Controller - H/F

Lacoste; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lacoste is seeking a Supply Chain professional to drive operational performance and cost management across global processes. You will define KPIs, standardize operations, and partner with BI teams to deliver dashboards and root-cause analyses.

Your role includes leading reviews, tracking corrective actions, and ensuring data accuracy across regions. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in a related field, about 2 years of experience in supply chain or analytics, strong Excel skills, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Around 2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Performance Management, Controlling, or Business Analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.) and KPI reporting.
• Understanding of Supply Chain processes (planning, warehousing, transportation, logistics costs).
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, PDCA, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively with cross-functional and international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define Supply Chain KPIs and set performance targets as part of the global KPI Tree framework.
• Formalize and maintain Global operational standards on strategic Supply Chain processes; analyze workflows for consistency and flag deviations.
• Partner with BI teams to develop dashboards and reports enabling KPI tracking and root-cause identification.
• Lead regular performance reviews to highlight deviations, identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Track and challenge on-time execution of corrective action plans; ensure data is accurate and aligned across regions.
• Deliver periodic Supply Chain performance root-cause reporting to key stakeholders; ensure shared understanding across the organization.
• Warehouse layout design and process flow optimization; assess global streamlining opportunities.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and enables movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, making the crocodile a symbol that brings people together.

An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste is distinguished by its unique expertise, reflected in every aspect of its business, from manufacturing to omnichannel distribution.

At Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style. It guides all of the brand’s actions and commitments, including its social and environmental initiatives.

Working at Lacoste means being part of a community of 8,500 employees dedicated to shaping the future. Committed to equal opportunities and unlocking potential, the company brings together talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their differences.

Lacoste is one of the inspiring brands of MF Brands Group, driven by passionate teams alongside Aigle, Gant, and Tecnifibre. For more information, visit: https://mf-brands.com/.

MISSION

I. Supply Chain Operational Performance

Build & maintain performance standards

• Define Supply Chain KPIs and set performance targets as part of the global “KPI Tree” framework.
• Formalize and maintain Global operational standards on strategic Supply Chain processes; analyze workflows to ensure consistency and flag exceptions or deviations.
• Partner with BI teams to develop actionable dashboards and reports enabling KPI tracking and root-cause identification.

Animate performance routines

• Lead regular performance reviews (OTA) to highlight deviations vs. standard, identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Track and challenge on-time execution of corrective action plans.
• Ensure performance data and reports are accurate, up to date and aligned across regions.

Communicate performance results

• Deliver periodic Supply Chain performance root-cause reporting to key stakeholders (Global SIOP, weekly and monthly review routines).
• Ensure a shared, consistent understanding of Supply Chain performance across the organization.

Drive ad hoc analysis

• Warehouse layout design and process flow optimization.
• Downstream transport cost and service efficiency.
• Identification and assessment of global Supply Chain streamlining opportunities.

II. Supply Chain Cost Performance

• Lead and consolidate the Worldwide Logistics Costs Standard Bridge routine (Budget, Forecast and Actuals).
• Maintain and improve standard logistics cost calculation models.
• Analyze logistics cost trends, variances and performance drivers.
• Contribute to the definition and execution of the Logistics Cost Savings plan; track and report improvement actions.

III. Promote Operational Excellence Culture

• Develop and lead trainings to build operational excellence awareness and capability within Regional Supply Chain teams
• Create and maintain documentation, standard operating guidelines and training materials supporting performance management.
• Maintain high analytical and problem-solving standards (DMAIC, PDCA, 5 Whys), constantly challenging root-cause framing and consistency (problem statement / impact / root cause / corrective action).
• Promote a performance-driven culture through KPI visibility and data-based decision-making across the Supply Chain organization.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Around 2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Performance Management, Controlling, or Business Analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.) and KPI reporting.
• Understanding of Supply Chain processes (planning, warehousing, transportation, logistics costs).
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, PDCA, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively with cross-functional and international stakeholders.