Regional Head of Supply Chain
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Head of Supply Chain – International Markets About the Role An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing international FMCG business as Head of Supply Chain – International Markets.
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Head of Supply Chain – International Markets
About The Role
An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing international FMCG business as Head of Supply Chain – International Markets.
This role is responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain performance across global distributor-led and emerging markets, covering demand and supply planning, production allocation, logistics, and distributor coordination.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in connecting global supply capabilities with international commercial demand, ensuring strong service levels, operational discipline, and scalable supply chain processes across multiple geographies.
End-To-End Supply Chain Management
- Own demand and supply planning across international markets
- Consolidate demand forecasts from distributors and commercial teams
- Ensure product availability across multiple regions with varying demand patterns
- Balance inventory, service levels, and cost in fast-moving, low-structure environments
Supply & Production Coordination
- Allocate production volumes across global manufacturing and co-packing partners
- Optimize sourcing points based on cost, service, and lead times
- Manage complex multi-country and multi-origin supply flows
- Work closely with Procurement and Technical teams to ensure supply readiness
Logistics & Distribution
- Manage export logistics flows into international markets
- Optimize freight modes, routing, and lead times
- Build and manage relationships with 3PL providers and freight forwarders
- Ensure reliable and efficient shipment execution globally
Distributor & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary supply chain contact for international distributors
- Align on forecasts, ordering cycles, and service expectations
- Improve forecasting discipline and operational alignment across markets
- Support distributors in strengthening planning capabilities
Cost & Working Capital Optimization
- Optimize freight and landed costs across markets
- Manage inventory levels across supply chain nodes and in-market stock
- Reduce obsolete and slow-moving inventory risks
- Drive supply chain efficiencies that contribute to margin improvement
Governance & Process Improvement
- Implement global S&OP and planning standards
- Ensure adherence to planning cycles and reporting requirements
- Establish KPI tracking and performance visibility
- Drive operational discipline and continuous improvement initiatives
Key Interfaces
- Global S&OP and Planning
- Procurement
• Technical And Manufacturing
- NPD
- Finance
- Commercial teams and distributors
• Service Level (OTIF)
- Forecast Accuracy
- Inventory Days
- Freight Cost per Case
• Order Lead Time
- Obsolescence Reduction
Requirements
- 8–10+ years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, or planning within FMCG or similar industries
- Strong background in international logistics and multi-country supply chain operations
- Experience operating in distributor-led and emerging markets
- Proven experience managing co-packers, 3PLs, and freight forwarders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
Core Skills
- Strong stakeholder management
- Strategic and hands-on operational capability
- High accountability and ownership mindset
- Structured decision-making under uncertainty
- Excellent communication across international teams
Technical Competencies
- Advanced Excel and data analysis
- Understanding of international freight and trade flows
- Knowledge of supply chain KPIs and performance drivers
- ERP and planning systems experience
Languages
- Fluent English required
- Russian is a strong advantage
- Arabic or Turkish beneficial but not essential
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