Supply Chain Director EMEA Animal Nutrition

Job Description

Location:

EMEA Region (Flexible within major hubs)

The Supply Chain Director for the Animal Nutrition business in EMEA will lead end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring seamless integration of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Demand & Supply Planning, Logistics, and Customer Service. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, optimizing cost-to-serve, and delivering superior customer experience across diverse markets in the region and for exported products to other regions where ADM is active.

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute the regional supply chain strategy aligned with global business objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, agility, and resilience in the supply chain.
• S&OP and Planning
  • Lead the monthly S&OP process to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and financial targets.
  • Oversee demand forecasting and supply planning to maintain optimal inventory levels and service performance.
  • Collaborate with commercial teams to translate market insights into actionable supply plans.
  • Work closely with other regions in ADM to ensure best in class service for the centrally produced product portfolio.
• Logistics Management
  • Manage regional logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
  • Optimize network design and freight strategies to reduce costs while maintaining service quality.
  • Ensure compliance with trade regulations and sustainability standards for the feed and animal supplement sectors.
• Inventory Management
  • Define and maintain an overview of optimum Raw Material and Finished Goods inventories in the network.
  • Support plant management by providing insights into Raw Material inventory levels by category.
  • Provide focus of moving blocked, slow moving and obsolete stock to reduce destruction costs.
  • Define optimum Finished Goods stocking levels for products taking into account the length of the entire supply chain and the desired customer service level within EMEA and globally.
  • Drive total inventory to a minimum but sustainable level.
• Customer Service
  • Define and implement customer service hubs best suited to the business.
  • Drive a customer-centric approach to order management and fulfillment.
  • Establish KPIs for service performance and implement corrective actions where needed.
  • Act as the escalation point for critical customer issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• People & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead and develop a high-performing regional supply chain team.
  • Form close relationships with procurement, manufacturing and commercial functions to ensure strategic and tactical alignment.
  • Build strong relationships with external partners, including tollers, logistics providers and key customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in S&OP, planning, logistics, and customer service within a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of EMEA market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced planning tools.

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset
• Customer focus and relationship building
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and influence across functions