About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Global VP of Supply Chain to lead and transform our worldwide supply chain operations. Based in Spain, this executive will develop and execute a global strategy that supports business growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term resilience. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end supply chain performance, including demand and supply planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, distribution, and supplier relationships. This role requires a strategic leader who can translate business priorities into measurable results while building high-performing teams across regions.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and implement the global supply chain strategy, aligning operational capabilities with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Lead global demand planning, supply planning, and sales and operations planning (S&OP;) processes in partnership with Commercial, Finance, and Operations.
• Oversee strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management to improve value, quality, reliability, and service.
• Optimize global logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks to balance cost, speed, and service levels.
• Establish inventory strategies that improve product availability while optimizing working capital and reducing excess and obsolete stock.
• Build supply chain resilience through risk assessment, supplier diversification, contingency planning, and business continuity initiatives.
• Drive digital transformation, process standardization, automation, and data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.
• Establish and monitor performance indicators covering service levels, forecast accuracy, inventory, supplier performance, and cost.
• Lead supply chain budgeting, investment planning, and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure operations comply with applicable trade, customs, regulatory,



and company requirements.
• Integrate sustainability and responsible sourcing objectives into supply chain decisions.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing international team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior leadership on market expansion, product launches, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. Qualifications and Experience
• Extensive experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations, including significant leadership responsibility within a multinational organization.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, end-to-end supply chains across multiple countries or regions.
• Proven track record of improving service levels, reducing costs, optimizing inventory, and delivering organizational transformation.
• Strong knowledge of integrated business planning, S&OP;, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and integral distribution.
• Experience managing substantial budgets, leading cross-functional initiatives, and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP), advanced planning systems, and supply chain analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• An MBA, relevant master’s degree, or professional supply chain certification is an advantage.
• Professional fluency in English; Spanish and additional languages are desirable.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required. Leadership Competencies
• Strategic thinking combined with strong execution.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Analytical problem-solving and sound judgment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead change and navigate complex, multicultural environments.
• Commitment to developing people and building collaborative teams.

📌 Vice President of Global Supply Chain (Barcelona)
🏢 UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL
📍 Barcelona