Alcott Global has been retained by a leading FMCG company to identify a Senior Director, Supply Chain, based in Phoenix, United States. This high-impact leadership role will drive regional planning strategy and execution, enabling agility, forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and cross-functional alignment across North America.

The Senior Director, Supply Chain is responsible for leading all facets of supply chain planning, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and S&OP. The ideal candidate will bring deep FMCG expertise, a passion for data-driven planning, and the leadership acumen to build a high-performing, agile planning function in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain planning strategy, aligned with business and customer needs across the region.
• Lead the demand and supply planning functions, ensuring high forecast accuracy, optimal inventory levels, and service excellence.
• Oversee and enhance the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to drive alignment across Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Utilize advanced analytics and digital planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis) to enable agile, scenario-based decision-making.
• Optimize inventory strategy to balance availability, working capital, and supply continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline planning processes and enable scale.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing planning team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Partner cross-functionally to support product launches, promotions, and lifecycle management from a planning perspective.
• Define and monitor key planning performance metrics to ensure execution against business goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in supply chain, with at least 8 years in planning leadership roles in the FMCG sector.
• Deep expertise in demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP.
• Proven success in leading planning transformations and implementing planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis).
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication capabilities, with a track record of leading planning teams in matrixed, cross-functional environments.

Alcott Global has been retained by a global leader in the automotive industry to identify their  Regional Head of Procurement to be based in South Carolina, USA. This role sits at the forefront of a bold regional strategy to build a competitive, resilient, and sustainable supply chain across North America.

Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement, the role will lead an established team of experts across the U.S. and Mexico, covering both direct and indirect procurement—ranging from core components and manufacturing inputs to logistics, marketing, and general services.

This is a highly strategic and hands-on leadership role that requires a deep understanding of procurement, supply chain operations, and stakeholder engagement across functions including R&D, program management, and industrial 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional procurement activities across direct and indirect categories, ensuring alignment with global strategies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure cost-efficiency, quality, and supply continuity.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and commercial teams.
• Drive procurement excellence, operational agility, and continuous improvement across the region.
• Foster a high-performance culture through strong leadership, team development, and effective change management.
• Oversee supplier readiness and quality processes to support new product launches and ongoing operations.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement or supply chain leadership experience, with a strong background in the automotive industry
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management expertise.
• Proven experience leading regional teams and working in matrixed, global environments.
• Cross-functional exposure to manufacturing, logistics, and product development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of driving transformation and results.

Alcott Global is retained by an FMCG company to search for a Head of Quality to be based in France. 

The Head of Quality is responsible for shaping and executing the company’s quality vision across all manufacturing and supply operations, ensuring that products consistently meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This role leads both the strategic development and day-to-day implementation of quality assurance and control initiatives, supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement across the value chain. The Head of Quality will work cross-functionally to build strong quality systems, reinforce a culture of accountability, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and industry standards. This is a critical leadership position for a hands-on, solutions-oriented professional with proven experience in driving both systemic quality enhancements and frontline execution in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead the development and implementation of a practical, business-aligned quality strategy that supports organizational goals, product integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee daily QA/QC operations across internal and external manufacturing sites, ensuring adherence to company standards, specifications, and legal requirements.
• Build and manage a high-performing team of quality professionals across multiple locations, setting clear expectations and fostering continuous development and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local and international quality, food safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP), and proactively manage internal and external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process efficiency, and product reliability using tools such as CAPA, root cause analysis, and statistical process control.
• Implement scalable quality management systems (QMS) and standardized procedures to ensure operational consistency and readiness across all production and distribution points.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, R&D, Legal/Compliance, and Commercial teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle and aligned with consumer and customer expectations.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics and data to identify trends, prioritize action areas, and regularly report performance insights to senior management.
• Develop training programs and quality education initiatives across functions to strengthen a company-wide culture of quality and food/product safety.
• Maintain strong supplier quality assurance processes, including audits, specifications management, and corrective actions to ensure quality of raw materials and third-party manufacturing.
• Respond swiftly and decisively to quality incidents, leading investigations and corrective actions, and communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Food Science, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) preferred.
• 10–15+ years of quality leadership experience in FMCG or CPG manufacturing environments, with at least 5 years in a senior or multi-site operational role.
• Strong working knowledge of international quality and safety standards (e.g., ISO, GFSI, HACCP, BRC) and audit management.
• Demonstrated success in managing quality operations across multiple sites, including third-party manufacturers and suppliers.
• Practical experience with QMS implementation, regulatory compliance, and frontline quality control in a high-volume manufacturing context.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis tools, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Skilled in data-driven quality decision-making, reporting, and use of digital tools or quality software systems.
• Proven leadership ability to build, coach, and retain quality teams, fostering a strong sense of ownership and excellence.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed, fast-moving environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to domestic and international manufacturing and supplier locations.

Alcott Global is retained by an FMCG company to search for a Head of Procurement, based in London.

The Head of Procurement is responsible for overseeing all sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities, driving efficiency, cost optimization, quality, and sustainability across the supply chain. This role will lead the development and execution of a global procurement strategy that supports operational excellence, innovation, and long-term growth. The Head of Procurement will transform the function by implementing scalable processes, strengthening supplier partnerships, and embedding best-in-class practices. This position requires a seasoned leader with a strong track record in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and digital enablement, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement with broader business goals in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Build and lead a procurement function from the ground up, establishing the vision, structure, and roadmap to support business growth and long-term value creation.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy aligned with operational goals, commercial priorities, and financial objectives.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing procurement team across global regions, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement scalable, efficient procurement processes, systems, and governance to enable agility, compliance, and cross-functional integration.
• Act as a strategic business partner, collaborating closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, R&D, and other key stakeholders to enable innovation, product development, and execution.
• Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and value delivery through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, effective negotiation, and rigorous spend management.
• Champion procurement excellence through data-driven decision-making, supplier performance management, and category strategy development across direct and indirect spend.
• Lead the adoption of modern procurement technologies and analytics platforms to enhance visibility, efficiency, and real-time decision-making.
• Embed ESG and responsible sourcing principles into procurement practices, ensuring sustainability, ethical standards, and compliance across the supply base.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks through market intelligence, continuity planning, and robust supplier governance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred
• 10–15+ years of procurement leadership experience within FMCG environments
• Experience with procurement best practices, ideally combined with exposure to smaller companies; proven ability to implement best-in-class procurement in agile, growth-oriented settings
• Experienced in managing both direct and indirect global spend portfolios with significant commercial impact
• Strong track record in driving sustainability, supplier development, and innovation partnerships
• Deep understanding of procurement technologies, processes, and evolving industry trends
• Proficient in digital procurement tools and analytics-driven decision-making
• Skilled in global sourcing strategies, supply market analysis, and supplier relationship management
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, combining strategic vision with a hands-on approach
• Demonstrated ability to align procurement strategies with broader business and financial objectives
• Skilled in leading complex negotiations and delivering favorable contractual outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and effective cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Comfortable operating across diverse cultures and international environments