Supply Chain Manager EMEA

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
• Develop and execute the EMEA supply chain strategy in alignment with regional and global objectives.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the EMEA organization.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the regional supply chain footprint, processes and performance.
• Lead major supply chain initiatives, including warehouse network optimization, location strategy, capacity planning, and consolidation opportunities.
• Drive improvements in inventory management, warehouse operations, planning processes, and transportation efficiency.
• Implement and support best-practice supply chain processes, including initiatives such as VMI, EDI and automated planning solutions.
• Support and drive the implementation of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes across the region.
• Support EMEA sites in achieving supply chain excellence through:
• Warehouse management improvements (safety, visual management, KPIs, layout, automation, and efficiency).
• Inventory optimization, including DSI reduction and ABC classification methodologies.
• Planning and ordering process improvements.
• Freight and logistics optimization initiatives.
• Cost reduction and customer service improvement projects driven by data and KPIs.
• Support and, where appropriate, own the supply chain process within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for EMEA.
• Collaborate with global supply chain peers to share and implement best practices.
• Drive harmonization of processes, standards, and documentation across the region.
• Conduct risk assessments and warehouse audits.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business or a related field.
• Extensive experience in supply chain leadership, operations excellence or major transformation projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering supply chain improvements, including cost optimization, inventory reduction, warehouse and logistics efficiency and process standardization.