Head of Supply Chain

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.