Global Group Supply Chain Manager – Strategic Initiatives & Operational Performance Excellence – Automotive

INNOVATION , INITIATIVE , IMPROVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Global Group Supply Chain Manager – Strategic Initiatives & Operational Performance Excellence – Automotive

possible locations: Western Europe , France , Spain/Portugal, …or Eastern Europe , Czech Republic, Slovakia …

About the Role

We are seeking a high-potential Global Supply Chain Manager to lead key strategic initiatives and performance transformation programs across a network of 50+ manufacturing sites worldwide, covering Europe, the Americas, and Asia / China

This is not a traditional operational role — it’s a strategic and transformative mission. Working directly with the Group Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, you will help shape the organization of tomorrow, enhance global performance, and drive cross-functional change across all dimensions of the supply chain.

This position is designed for a future senior executive: a leader who can combine Strategy, Vision, and Leadership to make a difference in one of the Group’s most ambitious global transformation programs.

Key Missions , not limited to

• Design and deploy new & running global initiatives to boost efficiency, simplify processes, and elevate overall performance.
• Model and optimize organizational structures across regions and divisions to achieve operational excellence.
• Develop risk-management frameworks and KPI systems to anticipate Supply Chain disruptions and build long-term resilience.
• Lead upskilling and competency programs for a global network of thousands supply chain professionals, in collaboration with internal programs and leading institutes.
• Drive & improve end-to-end process improvements involving sales, purchasing, finance, logistics, and program management.
• Influence, inspire, and engage global stakeholders — leading through vision and impact rather than hierarchy.
• And more initiatiatives to come

Profile We’re Looking For

• Min. 8 years of experience in supply chain management in the fields of planning, warehouse management & material flow , etc … in a global Automotive Tier one or OEM , reference in supply chain & operations management
• Min. 3 years of leadership experience in supply chain management of a plant, regional or global organization in automotive
• Industrial engineering degree or equivalent ; focus on supply chain management and logistics is a plus
• Proven success in transformation and performance improvement programs / initiatives in Supply chain
• Solid expertise in planning systems, IT (SAP), logistics flow, and PC&L management.

Yourself

• A rare combination of strategic thinking, vision, and leadership — able to connect global strategy with local execution.
• Fluent in English (another language , Spanish , French …is a plus).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, influence, and communication abilities across complex, multicultural organizations.
• Open to frequent international travel.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package depending on experience
• A global impact role driving one of the Group’s top strategic programs.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and a career acceleration path toward senior group-level roles.
• An international, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment.

Join a global industrial leader on a journey toward Supply Chain Excellence and organizational transformation.

This is a unique opportunity to bring together strategy, vision, and leadership — and to make a real impact on the performance and competitiveness of a worldwide industrial Automotive supply chain network.