The Impact You'll Make
As the Regional Materials Manager at Danfoss, you will lead global materials management activities, including demand planning, supply planning, and strategic procurement. Your role is crucial in ensuring optimal material availability, cost efficiency, and alignment between customer demand and production capability. By driving the local-to-local sourcing strategy and expanding regional supplier bases, you will strengthen supply resilience and support volume growth. Your leadership will be key in collaborating with production site Supply Chain Managers and Order Fulfillment Representatives to manage and resolve customer escalations, particularly those related to material shortages and delivery risks.
Your expertise will guide the development and execution of regional materials and sourcing strategies that support our cost, delivery, and sustainability goals. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team that champions strategic supply chain leadership and continuous improvement, contributing to the success and growth of Danfoss.
Join us to lead transformative materials management initiatives that enhance our operational efficiency and supply chain resilience. Your leadership will empower teams to achieve their best, ensuring that Danfoss remains a leader in supply chain innovation. Be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions make a real difference.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead a regional team overseeing demand planning, supply planning, and strategic procurement.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support cost, delivery, and sustainability goals.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain Managers to support purchasing and production planning.
- Expand the qualified supplier base and drive local-to-local sourcing, increasing regional volume and responsiveness.
- Use ERP and analytics tools (SAP, Power BI) to improve materials visibility, planning accuracy, and performance management.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Several years of experience in global materials management, planning, or procurement roles.
- Proficiency with ERP/planning tools (SAP) and strong leadership skills.
- Preferred certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, or ISM CPSM.
- Strong negotiation and collaboration skills in a global environment.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Ready to lead supply chain initiatives? Apply now to join Danfoss, where your expertise will drive excellence and innovation. Be part of a team that values strategic leadership and continuous improvement, and make a lasting impact on our operations and supply chain. Join us today!
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.