Head of Supply Chain

Alcott Global is working with a leading global industrial organization to search for a Head of Supply Chain based in Europe.

Role Purpose

The Head of Supply Chain will lead the end-to-end regional supply chain agenda across demand and supply planning, logistics, warehousing, inventory management and distribution. The role will define and execute the supply chain strategy, strengthen planning and S&OP disciplines, improve service and cost performance, and build greater resilience across a multi-country manufacturing network.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation

• Define and execute the supply chain strategy across planning, logistics, inventory and distribution.

• Translate business and commercial priorities into clear supply chain plans and measurable performance outcomes.

• Drive transformation, digitalization and process standardization across the supply chain network.

2. Planning, S&OP & Inventory

• Lead S&OP and integrated demand and supply planning across markets and manufacturing sites.

• Improve forecast accuracy, production alignment, inventory optimization and working capital performance.

• Strengthen planning governance, KPI discipline and cross-functional decision-making.

3. Logistics, Service & Operational Excellence

• Drive performance across logistics, warehousing and distribution, with a strong focus on service, cost and reliability.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency and customer service.

• Use data, analytics and digital tools to improve visibility and decision-making across the network.

4. Resilience, Risk & Business Continuity

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks across a complex multi-country operating environment.

• Develop contingency plans and resilience strategies to protect supply continuity and customer service.

• Partner closely with manufacturing, commercial, finance and other senior stakeholders to manage operational and business risks.

5. Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop a multi-location supply chain organization.

• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Strengthen leadership capability, succession depth and functional expertise across the supply chain organization.

Desired Candidate Profile 

• Senior supply chain leader with strong experience across planning, logistics, inventory, warehousing and distribution within an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Proven track record leading supply chain organizations across multiple sites and countries.

• Strong experience in S&OP / IBP, demand and supply planning, inventory optimization and supply chain transformation.

• Demonstrated success improving service, cost, productivity, resilience and working capital performance.

• Experience with supply chain digitalization, ERP platforms and analytics-based decision-making.

• Strong cross-functional leader able to operate effectively with senior stakeholders across operations, commercial and finance.

• Relevant sector experience may include building products, HVAC, engineered products, diversified industrials or other manufacturing environments.