Supply Chain Excellence Lead

Overview

In this role you shape and govern AAK’s global supply chain transformation. You align regional execution with global strategy, translating priorities into actionable roadmaps and governance. You’ll lead a cross-functional agenda, drive change management, and provide decision-ready insights to executives. This is a strategic, non-operational role focused on improving organizational performance and collaboration across regions and functions.

Pay / Benefits

• international exposure across 25+ countries
• training and mentorship
• clear career paths
• sustainability-focused impact
• diverse and inclusive workplace
• confident leadership development

Responsibilities

• Manage the operating rhythm of the Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT) including agendas, governance routines, decision logs, and action follow-up
• Translate strategic priorities into initiatives with clear ownership, milestones, performance measures, and roadmaps
• Facilitate alignment between global supply chain strategy and regional execution across functions and geographies
• Coordinate the global portfolio of Supply Chain transformation initiatives, monitor progress, manage interdependencies, and escalate risks
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, project standards, dashboards, and performance metrics for transparency on progress and outcomes
• Support initiative sponsors through planning, execution, and benefit realization phases
• Develop and implement change management strategies for new processes, systems, operating models, and ways of working
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communication including change impact assessments and adoption measurement
• Promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and Communities of Practice across regions and disciplines
• Support Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence with capability-building, training programs, and leadership events
• Drive adoption of Supply Chain methodologies, governance practices, and digital capabilities to strengthen effectiveness
• Prepare executive-level reporting and governance presentations for informed decision-making
• Ensure consistent communication of strategic priorities, progress, decisions, and key messages across the organization

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 5–8 years in Supply Chain, Business Transformation, or Program/Project Management
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and continuous improvement
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in matrixed organizations
• Knowledge of project, program, and portfolio management methodologies
• Experience with organizational transformation and structured change management
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills with senior leaders
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate without direct authority
• Excellent planning and organizational skills in a dynamic global environment
• Experience across regions, cultures, and organizational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel); experience with Tableau or BI tools
• Experience with SAP, SAP IBP or similar enterprise planning systems (advantage)
• Fluent in English

• facilitation
• stakeholder management
• influencing without authority
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Tableau

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