Interim Supply Chain Manager
Interim Supply Chain Manager managing itigating disruptions (port strikes, geopolitical instability), managing stockouts, or resolving critical quality issues.
Interim Supply Chain Manager
In an era of global volatility, the Supply Chain is the backbone of your business continuity. Whether facing raw material shortages, transport disruptions, or the need to digitize your flows, an Interim Supply Chain Manager brings the immediate operational leadership required to secure your customer promises.
At Emerton Leadership, we connect you with senior Transition Managers capable of optimizing your End-to-End supply chain, from sourcing to last-mile delivery.
When to Hire an Interim Supply Chain Director?
Operational agility is key. Our clients typically engage an Interim Supply Chain expert to navigate specific challenges:
- Crisis Management: Mitigating disruptions (port strikes, geopolitical instability), managing stockouts, or resolving critical quality issues.
- Gap Management: Filling the vacancy of a Supply Chain Director or Logistics Manager instantly to ensure day-to-day operations continue smoothly.
- Network Redesign: Restructuring warehouse footprints, optimizing transport plans, or merging logistics networks post-acquisition (M&A).
- Digital Transformation: Leading the implementation of WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), TMS (Transport Management Systems), or ERP modules (SAP, Oracle).
- Performance Improvement: Reducing the "Cost-to-Serve," optimizing inventory levels (Working Capital), and implementing Lean Logistics.
Key Missions and Responsibilities
Our Interim Supply Chain Managers are seasoned executives (15+ years of experience) who step in to deliver tangible results. Their core missions include:
1. Planning & S&OP Leadership
- Structuring and leading the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Aligning demand forecasting with production capacity.
- Optimizing stock coverage and reducing obsolescence.
2. Logistics & Warehousing Operations
- Managing internal warehouses or overseeing 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) providers.
- Improving picking/packing productivity and safety standards.
- Reducing lead times for customer deliveries.
3. Transport & Distribution
- Renegotiating freight contracts (Air, Sea, Road) to lower costs.
- Optimizing route planning and load factors.
- Implementing Green Supply Chain initiatives to reduce carbon footprint.
