Deputy Supply Chain Lead: Drive Precision & Digital Efficiency

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation in the Netherlands is seeking a Deputy Supply Chain Lead to translate strategy into daily execution across procurement, planning, logistics, and warehousing. You will act as the operational extension to the Supply Chain Lead, driving stability, performance, and cross-functional alignment.

You will lead with data-driven improvements, manage escalations, and contribute to digitalisation, automation, and sustainability initiatives while shaping a resilient supply chain

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, or Operations.
• Ability to translate strategy into clear operational actions.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven improvement.
• Experience leading people or coordinating cross-functional work.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operational extension of the Supply Chain Lead, ensuring smooth day-to-day execution across procurement, planning, logistics, and warehousing.
• Coordinate priorities across Engineering, Sales, Project Management, and Finance, balancing cost, quality, and delivery commitments.
• Provide leadership during escalations, peak periods, or absences, maintaining stability and momentum within the team.
• Identify and drive process improvements using data, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement principles.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as digitalisation, automation, sustainability, and supplier development.
• Support decision-making by anticipating risks, preparing insights, and ensuring the organisation stays ahead of issues.

Skills

Supply Chain

Strategy to actions

Stakeholder management

Data-driven improvement

People leadership

English fluency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Yokogawa Electric Corporation in the Netherlands is seeking a Deputy Supply Chain Lead to translate strategy into daily execution across procurement, planning, logistics, and warehousing. You will act as the operational extension to the Supply Chain Lead, driving stability, performance, and cross-functional alignment.

You will lead with data-driven improvements, manage escalations, and contribute to digitalisation, automation, and sustainability initiatives while shaping a resilient supply chain