Alcott Global was retained to search for a Head of Supply Chain for an international FMCG company. The role is going to be based in France. 

The Role
The Head of Supply Chain is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the company's end-to-end supply chain, ensuring the seamless flow of materials, products, and information across all stages of the business. This role requires a strategic, data-driven, and results-oriented leader with a proven track record of success in optimizing supply chain operations and driving continuous improvement. A strong emphasis on strategic planning and forecasting is critical for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead S&OP: Drive the Sales & Operations Planning process, aligning sales, marketing, production, and finance. Facilitate monthly meetings and ensure consensus and accountability.
• Demand & Supply Planning: Analyze demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory levels. Identify and mitigate potential imbalances.
• Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy, aligning with business goals and market demands.
• Procurement & Sourcing: Oversee all aspects of procurement, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management. Develop and implement a robust procurement strategy.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels effectively, minimizing stockouts while optimizing inventory costs. Develop and implement inventory management policies.
• Logistics & Transportation: Manage and optimize logistics and transportation processes, including warehousing, distribution, and order fulfillment.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential supply chain risks (e.g., natural disasters, supplier disruptions). Develop and implement robust contingency plans.
• Technology & Innovation: Evaluate and implement new technologies and systems to improve supply chain visibility, efficiency, and agility.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of supply chain professionals. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing complex supply chains within a manufacturing environment, preferably in Food and Beverage Manufacturing or Consumer Goods.
• Strong experience in leading and implementing successful S&OP processes.
• Proven experience in developing and executing strategic supply chain plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and supply chain management software.
• Strong understanding of lean principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Alcott Global is retained by an international FMCG company to search for a Chief Operating Officer. 

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a key member of the leadership team and the Board of Directors, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations, including manufacturing plants in Europe. This hands-on role will drive operational excellence across manufacturing, engineering, quality, safety, and environmental compliance while ensuring efficiency and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee complex operations across two plants, serving a large number of clients in the food sector, managing manufacturing, quality, safety, environmental compliance, supply chain, and distribution.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the company’s long-term goals, balancing day-to-day operations with strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage the operations budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and oversee the continuous improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize plant and supply chain performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with food safety and industry standards, particularly in the food preparation sector.
• Lead efforts in product development, working to integrate new techniques, ingredients, and processes to enhance the product portfolio.
• Optimize working capital and improve cash flow across the organization, ensuring that financial resources are deployed efficiently.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing operations team, mentoring and coaching employees to maximize their potential and improve team dynamics.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, including supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, and other unforeseen challenges, developing contingency plans when necessary.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in international supply chain management and industrial roles, with a strong focus on upstream operations including Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety, Quality, Environmental Compliance, and Planning.
• Strong food and beverage background
• Proven track record in Operational Excellence with expertise in the implementation of methodologies such as IWS (Integrated Work Systems), driving process improvements and performance optimization.
• Extensive international and cross-cultural management experience, leading diverse teams across multiple geographies and cultures, fostering collaboration, and achieving business objectives.
• Strong financial understanding, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow management, with hands-on experience as part of a Business Leadership Team at a country or regional level.
• Intermediate experience in a family-owned, private equity-backed, or less structured company compared to a developed multinational environment.
• Strong international exposure.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Leadership & Management Behavioral Competencies:

• Transformational leader with a hands-on approach, focused on driving performance and delivering exceptional results.
• Agile and adaptive, able to pivot without losing sight of the endgame while consistently seeking innovative solutions.
• People person, inspiring and empowering teams to foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Positive thinker and energy giver, building strong relationships and motivating others to achieve shared goals.
• Team player, adept at collaborating across diverse teams and environments, investing in talent development, mentoring, and coaching to maximize potential.
• Strategic mindset, able to respond to changing circumstances while maintaining a clear vision.

Alcott Global is retained by a global multinational company to look for a Head of Procurement Transformation to lead and execute the organization's digital procurement transformation initiatives. This senior leadership role requires a strategic visionary with a proven track record in implementing digital procurement excellence, driving process optimization, and fostering innovation within procurement functions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of procurement strategies, advanced technologies, and change management principles to enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive digital procurement transformation strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
• Digital Transformation: Lead the adoption and integration of advanced technologies such as automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to modernize procurement processes and systems.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardize procurement procedures, and establish best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions and alignment with organizational goals.
• Change Management: Drive cultural and organizational change to support the digital transformation journey, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and effective adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of digital initiatives and report on progress to senior leadership.
• Supplier Collaboration: Enhance supplier relationships through digital platforms, fostering collaboration, transparency, and mutual value creation.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with digital procurement transformations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15+ years in procurement or supply chain management, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles focused on digital transformation initiatives.
• Proficiency in procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and digital tools. Familiarity with emerging technologies such as blockchain, machine learning, and data analytics are highly desirable.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Capability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive organizational change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale digital transformation projects within procurement functions

Alcott Global is retained by a global consumer goods company to search for the Head of Manufacturing Excellence to be based in Ireland. The role provides strategic leadership for manufacturing performance across all sites. 

This role drives operational efficiency, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures alignment with business objectives. The Head of Manufacturing Excellence is responsible for leading initiatives that enhance manufacturing processes, product quality, and sustainable development, while overseeing teams across multiple locations. They work closely with cross-functional teams to support the execution of the company’s strategic business agenda.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Manufacturing Leadership: Develop and execute strategic manufacturing plans that align with company objectives, enhancing efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Operational Excellence: Lead efforts in operational excellence across all internal sites, focusing on production, sourcing, and delivery to meet customer requirements while balancing risks.
• Culture of Excellence: Foster a culture of operational excellence, focusing on quality, safety, and continuous process improvement.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, supply chain, and other stakeholders to enhance organizational capabilities and drive innovation.
• Leadership Development: Identify and support future leaders, ensuring development plans that align with the company’s long-term goals.
• Sustainability and Compliance: Drive environmental sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Business Growth Support: Lead strategic planning for capital investments and asset management to support business growth.
• Productivity and Risk Management: Lead productivity efforts and implement risk management strategies to support operational and business continuity.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's degree in Management is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing management, with multi-site responsibilities and a focus on driving performance improvements.
• Familiarity with the highly regulated process manufacturing industries.
• Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, and operational excellence.
• Proven expertise in sustainability initiatives, safety compliance, and continuous improvement practices.

Role Overview

Our client is a global leader in medical technology products and services. They are looking for a Cluster HR Lead – South Asia based in Gurgaon, India. This role is responsible for implementing and executing HR programs and practices across India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

They are looking for a strong influencer and collaborator who can work with stakeholders within the organisation to ensure delivery of the HR programs and agenda in a manner that creates a winning business. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of HR - from managing local and international stakeholders, ensuring delivery of all KPIs, and ensure people compliance. The role reports to the HR Director, Asia Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

●    Ensure employee engagement through fair and robust people practices and policies:  Ensure HR policies, programs, and practices align with company values, mission, and labor laws. The role will have oversight and influence on compensation, benefits, recruitment, learning and development, employee engagement, retention, HR audits, and administrative tasks per global, regional, and local guidelines.
●    Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Local business leaders, Global HR Business Partners, Global shared services teams and Centers of Excellence ensure effective communication, implementation, and support of approved HR programs and business related initiatives.
●    Change Management: Lead the implementation of new HR models, including global SOPs, SLAs, systems, and processes. Drive manager and employee self-service adoption and champion organizational change.
●    Culture and Compliance Stewardship: Uphold and promote company values, behavioral standards, and compliance policies while fostering a positive organizational culture.
●    Management of all people related aspects by providing quality oversight for problem resolution and investigations to ensure uniform and equitable treatment of employees.
●    Data-Driven Insights: Use HR analytics and metrics to identify trends and proactively address recurring issues. Ensure effective case management and thorough documentation.
●    Team Leadership: Oversee team performance, hiring, retention, staffing levels, performance appraisals, coaching, and development. Provide guidance to achieve service excellence and meet business objectives.

Key Requirements

●    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
●    More than 15 years of experience including leading a team.
●    Demonstrated ability to be an agent of change. Must be able to manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
●    Collaborates at all levels through listening, sharing, and building upon ideas, challenging others’ ideas respectfully, compromises and adapting to achieve common goals that are in the best interests of the organization and the teams involved.
●    Competence in software applications relating to human resources such as case management systems and Workday is preferred along with the suite of Microsoft Office products. 
●    Demonstrates excellent communication skills - both written and verbal including English
●    Can work independently and manage multiple and competing priorities.
●    Strong business acumen and resilience, with the ability to navigate challenging situations and hold crucial conversations
●    Has an unquestionable commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and privacy.
●    Healthcare experience is a plus. 

Alcott Global is retained by an international consumer goods company to search for Head of Operations leading end to end Operations and supply chain for India. The role is based in Mumbai and reports to the division’s VP Operations, AMEA. 

The Head of Operations will have oversight of the end-to-end operations across manufacturing, planning, logistics, and overall supply strategy for the business. This role is responsible for ensuring world-class standards across their supply chains. This role will be part of the overall leadership team for the business in India and will be responsible for ensuring the supply chain strategy & delivery is aligned with the overall business goals. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Create and drive the regional & global Supply Chain strategy & objectives. Lead the development of the Supply Chain function and its overall contribution to the CBU business strategy.  
• Ensure a culture of world-class operations processes and procedures for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Be an overall business leader and collaborate with other business leaders in Sales, marketing, HR, Finance, etc to deliver the overall company vision and direction. 
• Be a coach and mentor and create a world-class operations team delivering high performance for the business. Develop and grow talent pool, and build robust succession plans  
• Participate actively with the Regional teams to enhance local and global initiatives and drive the Supply Chain toward excellence
• Lead the budgeting and resource allocation in alignment with company goals across the supply chain organisation.
• Be a leader in Quality and Health standards across the value chain. 
• Lead the business expansion initiatives through the right capex proposals and ensure world-class execution of the business plans 
• Bring a mindset of continuous improvement within processes and teams 
• Build effective relationships with key Customers and Suppliers: drive growth and innovation through collaboration  
• Champion new technologies where feasible for creating a winning business outcome 
• Promote a culture of innovation and compliance across the supply chain and operational team. 

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of proven experience in supply chain leadership roles and overall 18-20 years in experience in supply chains and operations. 
• Strong understanding of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment such as M&As 

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using operational management software and tools.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Alcott Global is retained by a global FMCG company to search for a Head of Manufacturing International Markets based out of Mexico.

The role reports to the Regional Vice President Supply Chain International Markets

Role Overview

The Head of Manufacturing International Markets is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations in the region, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost optimization in alignment with the company’s strategic goals. This role will also integrate supply chain and go-to-market strategies, ensuring seamless production and distribution to meet customer demands for a fast-moving consumer goods company.

This leadership role requires expertise in end-to-end supply chain management, operational excellence, and market-driven manufacturing to support business growth and profitability across the internatiional markets.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing operations across multiple facilities in international Markets, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with the company’s global and regional goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve operational performance across the region.
• Manage the manufacturing budget, including capital expenditure and operational costs. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or efficiency and ensuring uncompromisable compliance.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure alignment between production schedules, inventory management, and demand planning.
• Drive initiatives to enhance supply chain visibility and responsiveness, ensuring timely delivery to market.
• Work closely with commercial and marketing teams to align production capabilities with market needs and consumer trends.
• Ensure flexibility of manufacturing processes to support product launches, seasonal variations and promotional campaigns.
• Drive initiatives to reduce time-to-market for new product introductions.
• Identify and develop leadership talents, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Promote collaboration across cross-functional teams, including supply chain, marketing, and finance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or other related disciplines
• At least 15 years of experience in Supply Chain with proven experience in Manufacturing and value optimization. Experience in the FMCG sector is an advantage.
• Proven experience in managing supply chain and go-to-market integration in international Markets.
• Expertise in operational excellence methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Strong understanding of the complexities of international markets, including regulatory landscapes and cultural dynamics. Ability to travel extensively.
• Experience in building and leading a high-performing team of senior professionals across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-site operations across diverse geographies and cultures.
  
  

Alcott Global is retained by a fast-growing, innovative SaaS technology organization transforming how companies manage and improve their supply chain processes. The platform is designed to help businesses scale and achieve efficiency through cutting-edge technology solutions. They have expanded globally, and are seeking a visionary, results-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their leadership team and drive operational excellence across all their operations. 

Role Overview

The COO will be responsible for driving growth, client engagement, and operational excellence across teams based in India and globally. This includes managing operations across all business units, collaborating with functional leaders, and executing the company's global growth strategy. The COO will act as a key partner to the CEO, supporting the overall direction of the company, and will help create a high-performance culture to support growth at scale.

Location: Gurgaon/ Pune 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Partner with the CEO and executive team to define and execute the company’s global strategy and business goals.
  • Lead the development and execution of the global operations strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate vision, values, and objectives.
  • Drive the global expansion plan, supporting market entry and scaling efforts across new regions.
• Business Development:
  • Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives within the supply chain tech and SaaS sectors, positioning the company as a leader in the industry.
  • Identify and pursue new market opportunities to expand the client base and drive revenue growth.
  • Collaborate closely with the executive team to align operational strategies with the company’s broader vision and goals, ensuring sustainable and impactful results.
• Client Engagement:
  • Cultivate and enhance long-term customer relationships by implementing tailored success strategies that address client needs and objectives.
  • Increase customer retention through proactive engagement and satisfaction initiatives, identifying and maximizing upsell opportunities within existing accounts.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for major clients, fostering trust and a high level of client satisfaction.
• Operations Management:
  • Optimize and streamline supply chain operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and analytics.
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of services and products, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor and improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability.
  • Monitor key performance metrics, optimize resource allocation, and implement cost-saving initiatives across regions.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Provide visionary leadership, mentoring operational teams to foster a high-performance, results-driven culture.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, focusing on continuous improvement and professional growth within teams.

Key Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading teams that sell SaaS/Cloud enterprise software to large, global companies
• Extensive years of experience in supply chain management, with expertise in business development for supply chain digitization products/services.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field from a recognized university or business school.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including recruitment, training, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional interfaces (Data Science, Delivery, Analytics, Marketing, Finance, and Sales).
• A deep understanding of the Indian market and its unique business landscape