Regional Supply Chain Director

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create our purpose; 'SmartScience to Improve Lives '. With over 6,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Regional Supply Chain Director to develop and deliver mid to long term supply chain strategies across several manufacturing and distribution facilities across Europe. This role provides a great balance of strategic, functional, procedural and operational responsibilities including hands on delivery of S&OP process.

Collaborating with sector sales teams, you will be responsible for ensuring strategies focus on best in class customer service and satisfaction. Aligning with and supporting Croda's vision and ethos with specific attention to sustainability across all activities.

Who We're Looking For:

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• Experience in a similar role, with regional or global scope, ideally within the manufacturing industry
• Expert knowledge of best practice in the discipline across multiple sectors
• Ability to deliver global operational solutions and succeed across functional cultural boundaries
• Proven track record of creating and managing change successfully
• Ability to assimilate and process diverse data and information with sound decision making skills
• Must demonstrate leadership, commitment and tenacity to be effective
• Experience in acquisitions and disposals
• Creative and innovative thinking is required to identify and deliver service offering improvements
• Degree qualified in relevant discipline, and any professional Supply Chain qualifications would be advantageous

What You'll Be Doing:

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Responsible for the development, agreement, communication, implementation and review of mid to long term strategies
• Drive best practice throughout Croda Europe and take a leading role in adopting harmonised supply chain practices throughout Croda
• Accountable for policy, direction and people management of multiple departments and functions with the associated budgetary control
• Responsibility for very significant spend and control over transport, logistics and shipping costs
• Dotted line responsibility for the provision of leadership, motivation, coaching and development of the European supply chain team across a multi-location network
• Anticipate trends in global supply chain requirements and proactively adapt the European organisation, systems and processes
• Develop existing systems and procure new technologies to ensure the Supply Chain delivers service and cost effectiveness
• Structurally develop the Supply Chain asset base to effectively support the logistical product flows and commercial orientation for supply to customers globally
• Direct the European team in all elements of Supply and Demand Management and lead the business through the transition to Integrated Business Planning
• Develop and sustain QA systems that comply with customer expectations and regulatory controls
• Devise and embed metrics to reflect business performance across all areas of responsibility
• Ensure regulatory compliance with duty, tariff codes and customs requirements

What We Offer:

Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position based at our Cowick head office in Snaith, East Yorkshire.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email .

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.