Strategic Supply Chain Lead: Transformation & Planning

Danfoss; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a senior Supply Chain leader to transform the Sartrouville factory by integrating procurement, planning, and production scheduling. You will champion data-driven processes, improve cost competitiveness, and ensure business continuity while aligning with Danfoss standards.

You will own supplier strategy, drive KPI-based performance, and lead a small team through change to a stable, scalable industrial environment. Fluent French and strong English are required.

Qualifications

• Academic degree or vocational training in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Several years of practical experience in procurement and logistics, plus people management responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead transformation projects with structure, KPIs, processes, and contract management.
• Solid SAP expertise and data analysis to support planning, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Fluent French and very good English in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and transform purchasing and supply activities with a clear strategy aligned to Danfoss policies.
• Reshape supplier landscape by consolidating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and improving cost performance.
• Own supply and production planning with close collaboration across production, sales, and logistics.
• Drive performance using data, set KPIs for suppliers and inventory, leverage SAP insights, and lead improvements.
• Manage and develop a small team through change, fostering a collaborative, accountable culture.

Skills

Procurement

Supply planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Contract management

Education

Logistics / Supply Chain qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Danfoss is seeking a senior Supply Chain leader to transform the Sartrouville factory by integrating procurement, planning, and production scheduling. You will champion data-driven processes, improve cost competitiveness, and ensure business continuity while aligning with Danfoss standards.

You will own supplier strategy, drive KPI-based performance, and lead a small team through change to a stable, scalable industrial environment. Fluent French and strong English are required.