Interim Supply Chain Leader

Paris
Supply Chain Planning
Permanent
Competitive
Sam Berke
sam.berke@pod-talent.com
114321
09-Feb-2026

We are urgently searching for an interim Supply Chain Leader to move into a fast-paced organisation in a site-based leadership role for 3-6 months. This is an urgent role, with the possibility of immediate start, in which you will take immediate ownership, stabilise key processes, and deliver measurable improvements across the end-to-end supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the end-to-end site-based Supply Chain functions (Planning, Customer Service, Logistics)
  • Rapidly assess current performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement stabilising actions
  • Deliver operational improvements to service, cost, inventory and S&OP effectiveness
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Commercial and Executive teams
  • Implement short-term fixes while laying foundations for long-term sustainability
  • Own KPIs, governance rhythms and reporting during the interim period

We are looking for an interim with:

  • Proven experience stepping into senior Supply Chain leadership roles at pace
  • A track record of delivering rapid performance improvement in complex environments
  • Strong operational grounding across Planning, S&OP, Logistics and Customer Service
  • Experience in transformation, turnaround, or stabilisation mandates
  • Ability to influence and build credibility quickly with teams and executives

Please note that fluent French is essential. Candidates must be immediately available, or available from early January at latest. This role will be based outside of Paris and will pay a competitive day rate.

Sam Berke

Head of Practice – Global Supply Chain

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