Danish Crown

14/07/2026
DAT-Schaub
USA-Mount Vernon
Head of Regional Supply Chain 1
Head of Supply Chain North America
Location: Mount Vernon, USA
About DAT-Schaub
DAT-Schaub is on an exciting transformation journey. We are strengthening collaboration across our international operations, building more efficient processes, enhancing transparency, and leveraging data to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
As a global supplier to the food industry and part of the Danish Crown Group, DAT-Schaub combines local expertise with global capabilities to deliver high-quality solutions to customers worldwide. Through our manufacturing and supply chain network, we support customers across multiple markets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, reliability, and service.
At DAT-Schaub, we are building a more connected and efficient Supply Chain organisation across North America. Our ambition is to ensure a reliable, agile, and cost-effective supply chain that delivers outstanding service to our customers while supporting our business growth ambitions.
In this role, it is important to work in line with DAT-Schaub's leadership principles of Totality, Talent, Ambition, Trust, and Followership. This means acting with a regional and company-wide mindset, building strong cross-functional partnerships, taking ownership of results, developing people, and driving collaboration across markets, production sites, and functions.
About the Role
As Head of Supply Chain North America, you will be responsible for leading and optimising the end-to-end supply chain performance across the North America region.
You will ensure alignment between demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and distribution activities while driving the regional S&OP process and supporting business objectives through effective planning and execution.
Working closely with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Global Supply Chain stakeholders, you will play a key role in creating a stable, predictable, and efficient supply chain organisation that delivers high service levels and supports profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Supply Chain Management

• Own regional supply chain performance across planning, inventory, and delivery.
• Ensure optimal flow of products from production sites to customers in line with demand and available capacity.
• Balance service levels, inventory, and supply chain costs across the region.
• Act as the regional owner of supply chain execution and coordination.

Planning & S&OP

• Lead and drive regional planning processes, ensuring alignment between demand and supply.
• Facilitate and strengthen the S&OP process through robust data, scenarios, and decision support.
• Translate commercial forecasts and market priorities into executable supply plans.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between Sales, Operations, and Production teams.

Inventory & Flow Management

• Own regional inventory performance and working capital targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to shortages, excess stock, and supply bottlenecks.
• Drive initiatives to improve inventory turnover and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Provide transparency and analysis on service level and inventory deviations.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and monitor key supply chain KPIs, including service level, planning accuracy, and inventory performance.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive harmonisation of processes across the region.
• Support the implementation of Group standards, systems, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Partner closely with Regional Operations, Plant Managers, Commercial teams, and Finance.
• Act as the key interface between Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operations functions.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain teams and other regions where relevant.
• Support regional leadership in making informed decisions regarding supply chain trade-offs and priorities.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the regional Supply Chain team.
• Build organisational capabilities and ensure the right level of competence across the function.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support talent development and succession planning within the Supply Chain organisation.

Who Are You?
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Supply Chain leader who thrives in a complex international environment. You combine strong analytical capabilities with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and countries.
You are comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, driving performance while building strong relationships across the organisation.
Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of Supply Chain experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and S&OP processes.
• Proven experience in multinational, multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of supply chain performance management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working within matrix organisations and managing complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP and supply chain planning systems.
• Proven experience leading teams across multiple locations.
• Fluent English is mandatory. Spanish or Portuguese would be considered an advantage.

Personal Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and create alignment without direct authority.
• Strategic mindset combined with operational execution capabilities.
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Data-driven decision-maker with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic international environment.

We Offer

• A unique opportunity to shape and lead the Supply Chain agenda across North America.
• Exposure to senior regional and global stakeholders.
• A collaborative international environment within DAT-Schaub and the Danish Crown Group.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to DAT-Schaub's transformation journey and long-term success.
• Salary Range: [$125.000 - $165.000] annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Appetite for More?
This is a role with significant impact on business performance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across North America.
If you are motivated by complexity, leadership, and the opportunity to create real business value through an efficient and integrated supply chain, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We review candidates continuously, so send your CV and application letter as soon as possible. We reserve the right to stop the search once we have found the right candidate.
Please note: No third-party recruiters. Direct applications only!