Supply Chain Management

Transforming Supply Chains, Accelerating Business Growth
Effective supply chain leadership is the backbone of any successful organisation, and leaders play a critical role in navigating complexity, driving innovation, and building resilience to propel their organisations forward.

The New Supply Chain Leader: A Catalyst for Agility and Resilience

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, supply chain leaders are no longer just logistics coordinators. They are strategic orchestrators, digital trailblazers, sustainability champions, and risk navigators, driving agility, resilience, and growth. To succeed, they need to be visionaries, shaping business strategy and driving innovation through data-driven insights. Embracing cutting-edge technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT, they transform the supply chain function. By attracting and developing diverse, high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and experimentation, they build a strong foundation for success. And by anticipating and mitigating risks, they ensure continuity and reputation.

Key Trends Reshaping Supply Chain Leadership

The supply chain function is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by digitalisation and automation, sustainability and ESG, globalisation and geopolitical shifts, and talent and diversity. To stay ahead, supply chain leaders need to harness technology to streamline operations, enhance visibility, and unlock new business models. This requires integrating environmental, social, and governance considerations into supply chain decision-making, navigating complex market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and cultural nuances, and building inclusive teams with future-ready skills.

The Imperatives for Success

To thrive in this new era, supply chain leaders need to reimagine the supply chain function, leveraging digitalisation, automation, and advanced analytics for efficiency and insight. A growth mindset is essential, fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. High-performing supply chain teams are crucial and need to be empowered to drive business outcomes.

Our Expertise

Supply chain leaders play a vital role in shaping the future of organisations. As your trusted partner, we are committed to helping you find and develop the transformative supply chain leaders who will propel your organisation forward. Contact us here.

  • Kira Westermann
    Germany

    Kira Westermann is a Principal at Selion Global Germany and a Principal in the Executive Search and Management Assessment division at Board Connect GmbH in Berlin. She commenced her career at Heidrick & Struggles, a renowned international executive search firm, where she successfully managed numerous national and international projects, focusing on key positions in the Global Technology Practice. Following her consulting tenure, Kira transitioned to sales roles at a prominent German consumer goods company, leveraging her expertise to drive business growth. Kira holds a prestigious "Double Degree" (Master of Science in Management & Grade de Master Programme Grande École) from ESCP Europe Business School and is fluent in German, English, and Spanish. Her industry expertise spans Consumer Goods, Retail & E-commerce, and Digital, with a focus on placing Marketing, Sales & Strategy Officers, Sales & Marketing Leaders, Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders, and Chief Executive Officers.

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