Customer SCM Eastern Region Team Lead

5 days ago

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Richter Gedeon Nyrt. Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

Join the professional team of the 120-year-old Gedeon Richter Plc., a leading pharmaceutical company in Hungary and the region

As a supportive company,  we offer to our colleagues a broad spectrum of health and well-being services as well as proprietary facilities for leisure time and recreation. Richter employees and their families may enjoy our holiday resorts, sports fields, swimming pools, kindergartens, doctor's offices, and we also provide comprehensive health screening every two years.

Gedeon Richter is looking for a committed and experienced professional for the position

Customer SCM Eastern Region Team Lead

Your daily tasks will be

  • Lead and manage a team of Commercial Supply Chain Operations Managers

  • Ensure corporate OTIF and logistics cost ratio targets are consistently achieved or exceeded

  • Review operational priorities, define performance expectations, and align local and regional managers on execution plans

  • Oversee the resolution of complex supply chain challenges, ensuring cross-functional alignment (e.g., production, quality, regulatory, commercial)

  • Act as a decision-maker for significant operational trade-offs affecting customer service, costs, or inventory health

  • Provide leadership in crisis management situations

  • Keep direct contact with Regional Heads

  • Represent the Commercial Supply Chain function towards regional heads and ensure effective performance management across markets

  • Oversee regional operations, risk assessments, and mitigation planning to secure reliable supply performance

  • Manage logistics budgeting, supplier invoicing, and cost planning for SCM service providers

  • Consolidate forecasts and performance data into executive reports and recommendations

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and succession planning across the region

What we look in your CV
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business Economics, or a related field (Master's is preferred)
  • 8+ years in supply chain, logistics, or operations, including significant regional or global leadership experience
  • English (C1 level or above) is essential
  • Hungarian (native or near-native) – is a must for daily operations and internal collaboration
Other skills and competencies

Professional Expertise

  • Deep knowledge of contract negotiation, supplier management, and international logistics
  • Strong analytical skills to assess risks, trends, and opportunities across markets
  • Solid understanding of global trade compliance, customs, and import/export regulations
  • Proven ability to design and optimize logistics processes for efficiency and scalability
  • Experience translating corporate objectives into actionable regional strategies

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Builds and leads high-performing, cross-functional teams
  • Influences and aligns senior stakeholders through strong communication
  • "Can-do" attitude in solving complex, cross-regional challenges
  • Facilitates collaboration across diverse cultures and geographies
  • Adapts quickly to change and mentors future leaders within the organization
Our offer
  • Extensive benefits package (cafeteria, stock program, private life insurance)
  • Home office opportunity (2 days /week)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Training and development opportunities
  • In-house medical services and Medicover service
  • Various sports opportunities (gym, swimming pool, AYCM)
  • Challenging, responsible professional work
  • Long-term employment
  • Innovative and secure workplace

The Richter community is looking forward to your application.

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