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Senior Supply Chain Manager a.i.

Netherlands Interim View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager a.i. to lead end-to-end operations across planning, procurement, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, and systems integration. This role offers the chance to drive operational excellence, scalability, and transformation within a rapidly growing multi-channel consumer products business.

Added 02/07/2026

  • Take ownership of end-to-end operations
  • Drive strategic improvements

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing consumer products organisation operating across multiple sales channels including e-commerce, retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer in the Netherlands. The business is in an ambitious phase of growth, combining strong organic expansion with acquisitions and strategic integration initiatives.

As the organisation continues to scale, there is a strong focus on building a best-in-class supply chain and operations function capable of supporting increased complexity, improving service levels, optimising costs, and enhancing operational performance. The company offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture where speed, ownership, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Job Description

In this role as Senior Supply Chain Manager a.i. you will:

  • Lead and optimise the end-to-end supply chain and operations function.
  • Drive operational strategy and translate business growth objectives into scalable execution plans.
  • Manage and develop teams across supply chain planning, procurement, logistics, distribution, master data, and external operational partners.
  • Establish governance structures, KPI frameworks, reporting processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and align demand forecasts with operational capabilities and business objectives.
  • Ensure product availability while balancing inventory levels, operational costs, and customer service requirements.
  • Oversee warehousing, distribution, transport operations, fulfilment activities, and third-party logistics providers.
  • Drive improvements in logistics performance, OTIF delivery, productivity, cost efficiency, and customer service metrics.
  • Lead procurement activities and deliver sustainable cost reduction and sourcing strategies.
  • Develop supplier management programmes, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation initiatives.
  • Improve Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) through sourcing optimisation, supplier performance management, packaging improvements, and alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Take ownership of master data quality, EDI performance, ERP/WMS integration, and operational systems development.
  • Support acquisition integration projects, process harmonisation, and operational standardisation across the business.
  • Act as a key business partner to Commercial, Finance, Customer Service, Product Development, and external stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

For this role as Senior Supply Chain Manager a.i.

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant supply chain and operations experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
  • Strong background across planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and supplier management.
  • Demonstrated experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
  • Experience working within consumer products, healthcare, retail, food, personal care, supplements, or similar industries.
  • Experience with ERP and supply chain systems, preferably including Exact Online, WMS solutions, planning tools, EDI platforms, and business intelligence reporting tools.
  • Experience managing third-party logistics providers and external manufacturing partners.
  • Proven ability to drive cost reduction, improve service levels, and optimise inventory and working capital.
  • Track record of leading change programmes, business integration projects, and operational transformation initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Hands-on leadership style combined with strategic thinking and strong execution capabilities.
  • Fluent in English and Dutch


What's on Offer

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Contract for 9 montsh
  • Opportunity to lead a large-scale supply chain and operations transformation programme.
  • Broad end-to-end responsibility across planning, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and systems.
  • Ability to influence strategic decision-making and operational direction.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial business environment.

Please note: this role is exclusively available for self-employed (ZZP) professionals based in the Netherlands.

Contact
Rebecca Faitanini
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7046469

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Supply Chain Management
Industry
Retail
Jobs by location
Netherlands
Contract Type
Interim
Consultant
Rebecca Faitanini
Job Reference
JN-062026-7046469