About this role
Logo: YERLogo: YER EN NL EN NL Head of Operations EMEA Are you a strategic, result-oriented operations leader with a passion for supply chain, operational excellence, and sustainability? Are you a natural people manager who is able to transform and drive multiple sites? In that case please read further below! Vacancy number: V-20068159 - Barendrecht - HBO - Employed by client - Justrite Safety Group EMEA B.V. The position As Head of Operations EMEA , you will serve as the strategic operations leader for the business unit Industrial Distribution in the EMEA-region. Reporting directly to the Managing Director Growth Markets , you will oversee operations, end-to-end supply chain, QHSE, and customer service within the business unit. Your primary hub will be the operational facility in Barendrecht, The Netherlands , with the responsibility to lead future footprint extensions into countries. Because this role oversees multi-site international teams, significant European mobility is required. You will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives to delight customers, while ensuring smooth overall operations at the lowest possible costs. Here below is an overview of the full scope of this challenging role. Operations & Supply Chain Management: - Network & Footprint Optimization: You will adapt operations, capacity, and supply chain (localization, footprint, make-or-buy agenda) to match the strategic interests and agility required by customers. - Inventory & Distribution: You will take full responsibility for end-to-end inventory management, utilize ABC-XYZ analysis to optimize inventory levels, balancing stock availability against customer delivery expectations to maximize cashflow. - Supplier Performance: You own key supplier relationships, are managing pricing contracts, risk, dual sourcing, quality, OTIF, and long-term supplier development. Continuous Improvement & Lean Leadership: - Lean Methodologies: Lead Co...