Regional Supply Chain Manager, Global Service EMA

Overview & Responsibilities

• ****Position Summary:****
• The Regional Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and integrating all aspects of the supply chain across the assigned region—including procurement, warehouse operations, and supplier quality.
• This role is directly responsible for day-to-day execution of the regional supply chain, ensuring that the supply chain operates as a synergized unit in support for Service Parts, Repairs, and Field Service Operations.
• This role will work closely with counterparts in other regions to optimize global supply.
• It is also essential to coordinate closely with each Business Unit in support of their specific production schedules, cost targets, and quality standards.
• The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with strong operational experience in a manufacturing and/or service environment.
• ****Key Responsibilities:****
• ****Procurement:****
• Execute regional sourcing strategies in alignment with GS global and EEE corporate objectives.
• Coordinate with counterparts in the other regions to align global sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contracts, and performance management.
• Manage risk across the supplier base, including capacity, financial stability, and geopolitical factors.
• Ensure adherence to ethical procurement practices, sustainability goals, and supplier diversity initiatives.
• Support dual/multi-sourcing strategies to improve supply continuity and mitigate disruptions.
• Serve as a key contributor to business forecasting by providing accurate and up-to-date date supplier delivery forecasts. Supplier delivery schedules are a significant input to accurate P&L forecasting.
• Utilize data and execute to achieve KPI targets (e.g., supplier on time delivery, supplier quality, cost reduction, etc) to drive performance.
• ****Warehouse & Logistics:****
• Oversee inventory management, receiving, storage, and material delivery to production lines and sales order demand.
• Aide in identifying best practices for lean warehousing and just-in-time (JIT) delivery, and execute within the assigned region.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies across warehouse operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in space utilization, throughput, and labor efficiency.
• Align with warehouses in other regions to execute standardized inventory control procedures and cycle count programs.
• Collaborate with operations (SVP, Repairs, FS, etc.) to ensure parts availability and reduce order fulfillment lead times.
• Manage tool container logistics and inventory of tools for the Field Service business.
• Manage regional shipping & logistics, focusing on speed and cost.
• Utilize data and execute to achieve KPI targets (e.g., inventory turns, order accuracy, warehouse productivity) to drive performance.
• ****Supplier Quality:****
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve cost, quality, and lead time.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to develop the quality and capability of approved suppliers.
• Aide in the development and release of component inspection plans.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for supplier non-conformances.
• Monitor and audit supplier quality performance; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Support new product launches with supplier readiness assessments.
• Develop a regional supplier scorecard system to track quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, and issue resolution.
• ****Leadership & Strategy:****
• Manage and develop a cross-functional team across procurement, warehouse, and supplier quality.
• Align regional operations with global supply chain goals and KPIs.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and performance metrics.
• Foster continuous improvement efforts, including ERP and supply chain planning systems.
• Serve as a key escalation point for regional supply chain issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder alignment.
• Partner with repair shops, field service teams, and parts planners to proactively forecast and plan inventory needs.
• Aide in the development of and maintain the supply chain procedures in the quality manual, ensuring team compliance.
• Accountable for all activities related to purchasing and logistics for Parts, Service Centers, Field Service and Tool Containers. Ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder alignment.
• Develop strategic partnership with key suppliers (FWA, LTSA, MA, etc.)
• Assist Business Unit Managers to expand their scope of supply via enlarged suppliers network
• ****Qualifications:****
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing/OEM environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-site or regional teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and supplier quality systems.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain analytics tools.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience strongly preferred.
• ****Key Competencies:****
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making
• Collaborative leadership and communication skills
• Continuous improvement and cost optimization orientation
• ****Travel Requirements:****
• Up to 25% regional and supplier site travel required.
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