Supply Chain Director, Solar

About the role

The Supply Chain Director leads and optimizes all core supply chain functions across the division and/or MAP within a 0-24 month horizon, including Integrated Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer. This role ensures seamless integration across supply chain functions and drives operational excellence, cost-efficiency, inventory efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with divisional/MAP and enterprise goals.
• Drive adoption of best practices and standardized process, tools, and KPIs across the supply chain network and for all supply chain disciplines (integrated planning, procurement, logistics, customer experience).
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, commercial, finance, and IT.
• Integrated Planning & Customer Experience:
  • Enforce the orchestration of global integrated planning processes across sites, business, and regions for the short and mid-term horizon (0-24 months).
  • Ensure accurate demand forecasting and customer supply chain integration and synchronisation.
  • Drives inventory optimization to meet customer service levels and working capital targets.
• Procurement & Supplier Management:
  • Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management to ensure continuity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
  • Implement risk mitigation strategies and supplier performance metrics.
• Logistics & Distribution:
  • Optimize transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks to improve service, speed, and reduce costs.
  • Ensure compliance with trade regulations and sustainability goals.
• Talent & Capability Development:
  • Build and lead a high-performing global supply chain team.
  • Champion workforce development, including upskilling in digital tools and analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of proven experience in supply chain management, with mixed experience in planning, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Deep experience in SIOP, inventory optimization, and end-to-end supply chain planning.
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional alignment and operational transformation.
• Proven success operating in complex, multi-business, multi-site, or vertically integrated manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.