Interim Supply Chain Directoron a transition assignment
Le Directeur Supply Chain de transition joue un rôle stratégique essentiel dans la gestion temporaire et l’optimisation des opérations logistiques d’une entreprise. Appelé à intervenir lors de périodes de crise, de réorganisation ou de transformation, il met en place des solutions rapides et efficaces pour redresser la supply chain, améliorer sa performance et accompagner les équipes dans une période de changement.
Context and Challenges
The Interim Supply Chain Director steps in when rapid, specialized expertise is essential to optimize or turn around the supply chain.- Restructuring following a strategic shift, requiring a redesign of the organization and harmonization of processes
- Disruptions caused by stockouts, excessive lead times, or poor cost management
- Launches of products or services that demand rethinking the supply chain to ensure availability and efficient distribution
- Digitalization of processes, requiring effective change management and rapid upskilling of teams
Key Objectives
The objectives of an Interim Supply Chain Director are clear and must align with the company’s priorities during the transition period.- Optimize the supply chain by reducing operating costs and lead times while ensuring greater operational responsiveness
- Support change by implementing plans to integrate new distribution, production, or sourcing strategies
- Build a supply chain capable of rapidly adapting to market fluctuations, risks, and customer requirements
- Enhance the use of technologies (ERP, WMS, TMS) to improve flow management and end-to-end supply chain visibility
Roles and Assignments
The Interim Supply Chain Director undertakes a series of key missions to achieve these objectives. Responsibilities include:- Audit and Diagnosis Conduct a supply chain audit to identify weaknesses, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks, and define strategic improvements
- Strategy Definition and Execution Develop a supply chain roadmap, set priorities and actions to transform performance based on specific needs
- Optimization of Logistics Processes and Flows Reduce production and delivery lead times and optimize inventory management through effective planning and coordination
- Supplier and Partner Relationship Management Lead negotiations and partnerships to reduce procurement costs and ensure business continuity
- Digitalization and Deployment of New Tools Implement ERP or TMS to automate the supply chain and improve visibility across material flows
Why Engage one?
Engaging an Interim Supply Chain Director enables a company to access targeted expertise without committing to a permanent hire, especially during transitional periods.
- Temporary, Highly Qualified Expertise An Interim Supply Chain Director brings the expertise needed to resolve a crisis and reorganize the supply chain
- Flexibility and Responsiveness Interim supply chain management delivers flexibility, strong leadership, and speed to support the company through critical periods
- Fast, Measurable Results An Interim Supply Chain Director achieves rapid outcomes to help the company stay competitive
- Team Support During Change During transformation, the Interim Supply Chain Director leads teams, adopts new technologies, and ensures a smooth transition
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