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About the Role

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding consumer goods company covering sectors like personal care, wellness, and food & beverage. As the business grows, they are looking for a Head of Supply Chain & Purchasing to lead the comprehensive supply chain operations and lay down scalable foundations to support the next phase of expansion. This role is a high-profile leadership position responsible for steering both strategic and operational facets of supply chain management, ensuring product availability, optimizing costs and working capital, and nurturing supplier relationships that foster long-term success. Leading a team of five, this role is pivotal in transforming the supply chain and procurement into a competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Own and direct all supply chain functions including forecasting, S&OP, procurement, production planning, inventory control, logistics, fulfillment, and supplier management.
Design and implement scalable processes that balance service quality, inventory, costs, cash flow, and customer satisfaction to support ongoing growth.
Drive operational excellence by managing KPIs, preparing performance reports, and initiating continuous improvement projects.
Enhance ERP system utilization, improve data integrity, and enforce process discipline to enable better decision-making and organizational transparency.
Elevate procurement into a strategic asset using supplier segmentation, sourcing strategy development, negotiation of contracts, and setting of framework agreements.
Adopt multi-source procurement methods to boost supply chain resilience and reduce risks.
Lead digital transformation and automation within the supply chain by applying advanced technologies and AI-supported planning solutions.
Improve forecasting precision and planning capabilities using data-driven approaches.
Identify potential supply chain risks proactively and manage them to ensure continuity and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Coach and develop a team of five supply chain professionals, promoting accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

Candidate Profile

A degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Over 10 years’ experience in supply chain leadership roles within industries such as consumer goods, personal care, beauty, food & beverage, FMCG, supplements, pharmaceuticals, or e-commerce.
Proven expertise in building and scaling professional supply chain functions in fast-growth companies.
Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end supply chain management including S&OP, demand planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier relations.
Extensive experience with ERP systems and a thorough understanding of integrated supply chain, production planning, procurement, and inventory processes.
Successful track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and achieving significant cost savings.
Leadership experience in managing and developing teams within dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Fluency in German and English with at least C1 proficiency level.

Success Factors

Entrepreneurial spirit capable of thriving in a fast-paced growth environment.
Strong ability to prioritise tasks and maintain resilience under pressure.
Strategic mindset paired with a practical, hands-on approach to execution.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
Analytical thinker proficient in converting complex data into actionable insights.
High personal accountability with a strong drive.
Passion for building processes and structures that facilitate sustainable business expansion.

Why Join Us?

Chance to lead and shape supply chain strategy for a rapidly growing consumer brand.
Significant scope to impact business success and trajectory.
Role visibility with senior executive leadership.
Blend of strategic leadership and operational influence.
Modern, entrepreneurial work culture with ambitious growth objectives.
Competitive salary package, including bonuses and benefits.

Head of Supply Chain

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