LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group of companies has around 95,000 employees in 23 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 3.9 billion in 2025 (excluding the former Automotive Cable Solutions division).
We believe that meaningful connections drive innovation and success. At LEONI, you will join a diverse, international, and collaborative team shaping the future of mobility, from autonomous driving to alternative drives and smart charging solutions.
Since mid‑2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, one of the world’s leading solution providers for consumer electronics, communications and data centers, automotive, and medical industries, based in China. Join us and help shape the future of connectivity together.
Job DescriptionThe Head of COO Supply Chain Solutions leads the global Supply Chain Solutions function within Business Platforms & Applications, driving strategy, transformation, and operational excellence across end-to-end supply chain systems.
- Lead and scale a global Supply Chain Solutions organization, ensuring high performance, alignment, and collaboration across regions
- Define and execute the end-to-end supply chain technology strategy aligned with business priorities and digital transformation initiatives
- Serve as the senior IT partner to COO and Supply Chain leadership, translating business needs into scalable, value-driven solutions
- Own, modernize, and optimize the global application portfolio across planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse operations
- Drive large-scale transformation programs (e.g., ERP/SAP S/4HANA), process standardization, and system harmonization
- Establish and enforce governance, standards, operating models, and best practices across the supply chain technology landscape
- Lead cross-functional product teams and Business IT Integrated Teams (BITs) to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder alignment
- Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and vendor/partner management, ensuring cost efficiency and value realization
- Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, data governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements
- Drive innovation, continuous improvement, KPI performance, and talent development to enhance organizational effectiveness
- Degree in IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in IT, digital transformation, or supply chain technology within complex, global organizations
- Proven track record managing global teams and leading leaders, with strong experience in matrix and cross-functional environments
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale transformation programs (e.g., ERP/SAP S/4HANA), including business process redesign and change management
- Deep functional expertise across end-to-end supply chain domains, including planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and S&OP
- Strong experience with enterprise platforms, including ERP (preferably SAP S/4HANA) and related systems such as WMS, TMS, APS, MES, and analytics tools
- Solid understanding of enterprise architecture, system integration, data governance, and modern cloud-based application landscapes
- Proven leadership capabilities in building high-performing teams, coaching leaders, and driving talent development and succession planning
- Strong commercial and operational acumen, with experience managing budgets, vendors, and external service providers to deliver measurable business value
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills; fluent in English, with additional languages considered an advantage
- Self-determined, flexible work through trust-based working hours and home office options
- Attractive performance-based compensation including vacation and Christmas bonuses in a company bound by collective agreements
- Grow with us through the diverse learning and training opportunities offered by the LEONI Academy
- Modern office concepts with communicative layouts, work islands, and quiet zones
- Stay fit and healthy with regular health days, preventive check-ups, and group sports activities
People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text.
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