Position Title: VP, Supply Chain Europe
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Lelystad
Requisition ID: 37860
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About the role.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President, Supply Chain – Europe to join our regional leadership team. Reporting directly to the Regional President, this role is pivotal in shaping the future of our end-to-end supply chain across Europe.
With a strong focus on logistics and network optimization, this leader will drive transformation, digitalization, and operational excellence, while building and inspiring a best-in-class supply chain organization.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED.

• Strategic Vision – Creates and executes supply chain strategies that fuel long-term growth.
• Customer Centricity – Leverages the supply chain as a competitive advantage.
• Transformational Leadership – Leads through change, inspiring people and driving results.
• Analytical & Financial Acumen – Uses data and financial insights to optimize performance.
• People Leadership – Coaches, motivates, and builds future-ready leaders.
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  Job Family: Human Resources
  Division: Continental Europe
  Department: Supply Chain CE
  Location(s): NL - Netherlands : Flevoland : Lelystad || NL - Netherlands : Gelderland : Wezep || NL - Netherlands : Limburg : Maastricht || NL - Netherlands : North Brabant : Cuijk || NL - Netherlands : North Brabant : Helmond || NL - Netherlands : North Brabant : Tilburg || NL - Netherlands : Other : Reference job description || NL - Netherlands : Utrecht : Duurstede || NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Kruiningen || NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Lewedorp || NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Rilland || NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Yerseke
  Company: McCain Foods Holland B.V

Lead the End-to-End Supply Chain

• Define and deliver the supply chain strategy, ensuring growth, cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Oversee all aspects of logistics, planning, customer service, and distribution.
• Partner with the Regional President and commercial leaders to align operations with business and market needs.

Transform Logistics & Network Operations

• Redesign and optimize logistics and distribution networks across a multi-country footprint.
• Lead relationships with 3PL/4PL providers, ensuring cost efficiency and world-class customer service.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in delivery models and supply chain execution.

Champion Transformation & Digitalization

• Lead large-scale transformation initiatives to simplify, standardize, and digitize processes.
• Embed advanced analytics, automation, and scenario planning into decision-making.
• Partner with global supply chain to harmonize practices with enterprise-wide goals.

Inspire & Develop People

• Build and empower a high-performing, engaged supply chain team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Role-model McCain’s leadership principles while strengthening future leadership pipelines.

Deliver Financial & Risk Performance

• Own the supply chain budget and deliver targeted savings.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Ensure disciplined, cost-effective decision-making in partnership with finance.