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Head of Global Supply Chain(m/w/x)
Global supply chain leadership for fresh fruit and avocado supplier. Progressive leadership experience in perishable goods environments required. 30 days vacation, premium fitness membership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related field
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification
- Progressive supply chain experience with leadership responsibilities
- Managing cross-functional supply chain teams
- Experience in FMCG, fresh produce, or perishable goods environments
- Familiarity with ERP systems and global supply chain processes
- Understanding of supply chain planning (S&OP), inventory management, logistics, and order fulfilment
- Analytical skills using supply chain data for decision-making
- Competence in process optimisation and change management
- Advanced knowledge of supply chain systems, BI tools, and performance metrics
- Strong leadership presence and ability to influence
- Collaborative and capable of managing across functional and reporting lines
- Resilience, pragmatism, and solutions-orientation
- High organisation, excellent problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- Customer-focused with continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
- Complete fluency in English and German
Tasks
- Lead local supply chain function
- Align with global strategies
- Tailor execution to market needs
- Represent supply chain on Market Unit leadership team
- Contribute to overall business strategy
- Implement global policies and planning processes
- Collaborate with Global Supply Chain team
- Oversee demand and supply planning
- Ensure accurate forecasting
- Optimize inventory
- Minimize waste
- Manage warehousing and transport
- Ensure efficient and compliant product flow
- Lead customer service team
- Deliver high service levels
- Manage escalations
- Meet fulfillment targets
- Develop and coach high-performing team
- Monitor supply chain performance metrics
- Adhere to budget
- Take corrective action
- Collaborate across functions
- Reflect sourcing, customer, finance, and quality requirements in plans
- Drive continuous improvement
- Enhance cost-efficiency
- Align global KPIs with local execution
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Native
Tools & Technologies
- ERP systems
- BI tools
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of vacation
Healthcare & Fitness
- Premium fitness center membership
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Free parking
Snacks & Drinks
- Fresh fruit
- Specialty coffees
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Head of Global Supply Chain(m/w/x)
Global supply chain leadership for fresh fruit and avocado supplier. Progressive leadership experience in perishable goods environments required. 30 days vacation, premium fitness membership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related field
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification
- Progressive supply chain experience with leadership responsibilities
- Managing cross-functional supply chain teams
- Experience in FMCG, fresh produce, or perishable goods environments
- Familiarity with ERP systems and global supply chain processes
- Understanding of supply chain planning (S&OP), inventory management, logistics, and order fulfilment
- Analytical skills using supply chain data for decision-making
- Competence in process optimisation and change management
- Advanced knowledge of supply chain systems, BI tools, and performance metrics
- Strong leadership presence and ability to influence
- Collaborative and capable of managing across functional and reporting lines
- Resilience, pragmatism, and solutions-orientation
- High organisation, excellent problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- Customer-focused with continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
- Complete fluency in English and German
Tasks
- Lead local supply chain function
- Align with global strategies
- Tailor execution to market needs
- Represent supply chain on Market Unit leadership team
- Contribute to overall business strategy
- Implement global policies and planning processes
- Collaborate with Global Supply Chain team
- Oversee demand and supply planning
- Ensure accurate forecasting
- Optimize inventory
- Minimize waste
- Manage warehousing and transport
- Ensure efficient and compliant product flow
- Lead customer service team
- Deliver high service levels
- Manage escalations
- Meet fulfillment targets
- Develop and coach high-performing team
- Monitor supply chain performance metrics
- Adhere to budget
- Take corrective action
- Collaborate across functions
- Reflect sourcing, customer, finance, and quality requirements in plans
- Drive continuous improvement
- Enhance cost-efficiency
- Align global KPIs with local execution
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Native
Tools & Technologies
- ERP systems
- BI tools
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of vacation
Healthcare & Fitness
- Premium fitness center membership
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Free parking
Snacks & Drinks
- Fresh fruit
- Specialty coffees
About the Company
Westfalia Fruit
Industry
Food
Description
Westfalia Fruit is a multinational supplier of fresh fruit and value-added products, growing, sourcing, ripening, packing, processing, and marketing avocados and fresh produce globally.
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