Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.  

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.  

The Food & Pharma Division, one of the three industry specific divisions at Alfa Laval, we are set on helping billions of people get the nutritious food, clean water and safe medicine they deserve. Business Unit Process Engineering Solutions (BU PES), a business unit within the Food & Pharma Division, is a transition leader within Oils and Fats, Brewery, Beverage and Protein industries, delivering high reliability projects and innovative technologies to help our customers produce food, feed & biofuel in a more sustainable way.​​ 

 As our new Global Head of Supply Chain, you will lead supply chain performance across the BU PES. Within our newly formed business unit, you will shape the supply chain function to strengthen our operating model, improve competitiveness and support profitable growth. This function will have a significant impact on the results of the BU.

This is both a strategic and a hands-on leadership role for a globally minded leader who is motivated to make an impact and enjoys working across geographies in a matrix organization. You will report to the Vice President, Operations and Engineering, BU PES.  

Key Responsibilities 

Shape and lead the development of the Global Supply Chain function, defining the future direction, operating model, priorities and capabilities required to support the business strategy.  

Lead 12 direct reports within a global supply chain organization of approximately 100 employees across 13 sites.  

Work closely with regional management and central functions to ensure alignment between business priorities and supply chain execution. 

Establish scalable processes, governance and ways of working, ensuring compliance, consistency, efficiency and collaboration across regions. 

Drive transformation to strengthen competitiveness, supplier performance, supply chain resilience, quality and delivery reliability. 

Define clear KPIs, targets and performance management processes to ensure transparency, accountability and measurable improvements. 

Who You Are 

An experienced Supply Chain leader with a strong track record of setting strategic direction and transforming complex international supply chain functions in project-based organizations. 

An entrepreneurial, forward-thinking leader who challenges established ways of working, identifies opportunities to strengthen competitiveness and turns strategic ambition into measurable operational results. 

A builder of strong performance cultures, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Comfortable leading in a global, decentralized organization, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions, regions and cultures.  

What’s in it for you?  

We offer an exciting and challenging position located in our office in the vicinity of Copenhagen, Denmark, where you will be part of shaping our way forward, in our new BU PES.  We have an inclusive and innovative environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact for a sustainable future and Alfa Laval’s future success.   

For more information, please contact   

Talent Acquisition, Melissa Minaya, melissa.minaya@alfalaval.com   

Please submit  your application as soon as possible, but no later than November 25th.  We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  

We look forward to hearing from you soon!