VP, Supply Chain Europe

McCain Foods

  • Lelystad, Flevoland
  • Vast
  • Voltijds
  • 6 uren geleden
Position Title: VP, Supply Chain EuropePosition Type: Regular - Full-Time ​Position Location: LelystadRequisition ID: 37860In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.About the role.We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President, Supply Chain – Europe to join our regional leadership team. Reporting directly to the Regional President, this role is pivotal in shaping the future of our end-to-end supply chain across Europe.With a strong focus on logistics and network optimization, this leader will drive transformation, digitalization, and operational excellence, while building and inspiring a best-in-class supply chain organization.What you’ll be doing.Lead the End-to-End Supply Chain
  • Define and deliver the supply chain strategy, ensuring growth, cost efficiency, and reliability.
  • Oversee all aspects of logistics, planning, customer service, and distribution.
  • Partner with the Regional President and commercial leaders to align operations with business and market needs.
Transform Logistics & Network Operations
  • Redesign and optimize logistics and distribution networks across a multi-country footprint.
  • Lead relationships with 3PL/4PL providers, ensuring cost efficiency and world-class customer service.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in delivery models and supply chain execution.
Champion Transformation & Digitalization
  • Lead large-scale transformation initiatives to simplify, standardize, and digitize processes.
  • Embed advanced analytics, automation, and scenario planning into decision-making.
  • Partner with global supply chain to harmonize practices with enterprise-wide goals.
Inspire & Develop People
  • Build and empower a high-performing, engaged supply chain team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Role-model McCain’s leadership principles while strengthening future leadership pipelines.
Deliver Financial & Risk Performance
  • Own the supply chain budget and deliver targeted savings.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks across the end-to-end supply chain.
  • Ensure disciplined, cost-effective decision-making in partnership with finance.
What you’ll need to be successful.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, with strong exposure to logistics, planning, and operations at regional or global scale.
  • Proven track record leading end-to-end supply chain transformations in complex, multi-country environments.
  • Strong digital acumen, with experience embedding analytics and new technologies into supply chain operations.
  • Exceptional leadership skills – able to attract, develop, and inspire diverse, high-performing teams.
  • Excellent influencing and collaboration skills to align with internal and external stakeholders at the most senior levels.
Leadership Competencies Required.
  • Strategic Vision – Creates and executes supply chain strategies that fuel long-term growth.
  • Customer Centricity – Leverages the supply chain as a competitive advantage.
  • Transformational Leadership – Leads through change, inspiring people and driving results.
  • Analytical & Financial Acumen – Uses data and financial insights to optimize performance.
  • People Leadership – Coaches, motivates, and builds future-ready leaders.
About McCain.to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.Leadership principles.At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.The McCain experience.We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s and , as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled .Job Family: Human Resources
Division: Continental Europe
Department: ​Supply Chain CE ​
Location(s): NL - Netherlands : Flevoland : Lelystad || NL - Netherlands : Gelderland : Wezep || NL - Netherlands : Limburg : Maastricht || NL - Netherlands : North Brabant : Cuijk || NL - Netherlands : North Brabant : Helmond || NL - Netherlands : North Brabant : Tilburg || NL - Netherlands : Other : Reference job description || NL - Netherlands : Utrecht : Duurstede || NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Kruiningen || NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Lewedorp || NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Rilland || NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : YersekeCompany: McCain Foods Holland B.V.

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