Director, Supply Chain Excellence & Logistics
Vertiv ·
Job Description The Director of Supply Chain Excellence commitment to obtain Black Belt within an agreed time frame. Experience Minimum 12–15 years of progressive supply chain and/or procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a Director‑level or equivalent senior leadership role within a global manufacturing or industrial organisation.
Track record of building and executing end‑to‑end supply chain strategy in a complex, multi‑site, multi‑country EMEA or global environment, with accountability for €500M+ in procurement or managed spend. Hands‑on experience managing third‑party logistics, inbound freight and logistics contract negotiations across multiple EMEA geographies.
Exposure to the Middle East, Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Romania, Croatia) and South Asia (India) supply chains is a significant advantage. Proven experience leading supply chain disruption response: extended lead‑time management (China), geopolitical supply interruption and commodity price volatility (copper, aluminium) at scale.
Experience designing and implementing stocking programmes, VMI arrangements, safety‑stock frameworks and capacity reservation agreements with strategic suppliers in a manufacturing context. Prior ownership of a supply chain digital transformation programme: ERP optimisation (SAP, Oracle or equivalent), supply chain analytics implementation, supplier portal deployment or AI/ML‑assisted planning tools.
Experience leading geographically distributed, multi‑cultural teams. Commercially literate and financially grounded: ability to build executive‑level investment business cases, translate supply chain risk into quantified financial exposure and negotiate at C‑suite level.
Compensation The anticipated salary range for this role in the Nové Mesto nad Váhom locality is €63,927 to €79,900 gross per year. Salary ranges may vary for other localities. Eligible roles may receive merit increases, annual bonuses and stock.
Certain positions also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation, subject to plan terms. Compensation is determined by objective, gender‑neutral criteria including skills, experience and job responsibilities.
Additional compensation details including bonuses and benefits will be provided during the initial interview. About The Team Work Authorization – Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorised to work in the United States.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J or TN, or those requiring future sponsorship, are not eligible. Equal Opportunity Employer – We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, colour, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation or disability.