
VP, Supply Chain Europe
- Lelystad, Flevoland
- Vast
- Voltijds
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Division: Continental Europe
Department: Supply Chain CE
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