Job Description

Function
Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Title: Supply Chain Director - EMEA Animal Nutrition
Location: EMEA Region (Flexible within major hubs)
Position Overview:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.

Key Competencies:

• 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

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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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