Supply Chain Manager North and West Africa

NALCO An Ecolab Company; Egypt (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NALCO An Ecolab Company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end operations across the North & West Africa (NWA) cluster, spanning multiple countries and divisions. You will own the supply chain strategy, drive S&OP, and oversee manufacturing, planning, logistics, and customer service, while building a high-performing team.

This role demands deep cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Commercial Finance, and regional leadership to deliver operational excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business administration, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive Supply Chain experience.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end Supply Chain operations across multiple countries or regions.
• Demonstrated experience leading S&OP processes.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations and/or contract manufacturing networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain operations across multiple countries within the NWA cluster.
• Lead the Supply Review and represent Supply Chain in the S&OP process.
• Lead, coach, develop and engage a team of 30 employees.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity, inventory optimization and cost efficiency.
• Manage operational risks and business continuity plans.
• Contribute as a key member of the NWA Leadership Team.

Skills

Supply Chain leadership

S&OP process

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Master's degree in business/related field

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end Supply Chain operations across the North amp West Africa NWA cluster This highly business-critical role is accountable for the overall supply chain strategy and execution across multiple countries and divisions including manufacturing operations contract manufacturing planning logistics inventory management and customer service As the Supply Chain leader for the cluster this position owns the Supply Chain contribution to the S amp OP process and serves as a core member of the North amp West Africa Leadership Team.

What s in it For You

• Opportunity to lead a strategically important Supply Chain organization across a high growth multi-country region
• Exposure to regional leadership and cross-functional decision-making across Operations Commercial Finance and Supply Chain
• Opportunity to shape and execute supply chain strategy while driving operational excellence and business growth
• Access to best-in-class resources tools and technology
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability and a safety-focused culture

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain operations across multiple countries within the NWA cluster Direct manufacturing operations contract manufacturing partners warehousing transportation and distribution activities
• Lead the Supply Review and represent Supply Chain in the S amp OP process
• Lead coach develop and engage a team of 30 employees
• Drive continuous improvement productivity inventory optimization and cost efficiency
• Manage operational risks and business continuity plans
• Contribute as a key member of the NWA Leadership Team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive Supply Chain experience.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience managing large teams.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end Supply Chain operations across multiple countries or regions.
• Demonstrated experience leading S&OP processes.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations and/or contract manufacturing networks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• Experience leading Supply Chain operations across Africa, the Middle East, or emerging markets.
• APICS, CSCP, CPIM, or Lean Six Sigma certification.