About the job
The VP Customer Excellence EMEA for our Foodservice Systems division is responsible for leading all customer facing support, supply chain support, and operational fulfillment functions across the EMEA region. The role oversees Inside Sales Projects, Warehousing, and Shipping, ensuring excellent service delivery, operational efficiency, and full compliance with global processes.
This position plays a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement, while ensuring close alignment with Sales, Marketing, Operations, R&D, Quality, and global Customer Excellence. The position reports directly to the VP Global Customer Excellence, based in Bad Säckingen.
Your tasks
1. Inside Sales Projects Lead and develop the Inside Sales organization across projects and resupply. Ensure efficient processing of customer inquiries, quotations, project coordination, and technical support. Collaborate closely with VP Sales EMEA on escalations and complex customer requests. Maintain strong operational collaboration with the production facility in Poland. Own forecasting processes to ensure capacity, workload, and customer requirements are accurately anticipated. Drive FTE planning and productivity optimization. Lead digital transformation initiatives to modernize tools, workflows, and customer interaction channels.
2. Warehousing Lead warehouse operations including receiving, picking, FTL, LTL, and parcel shipments. Ensure fulfillment accuracy, service reliability, and timely order processing. Drive intralogistics improvements and automation initiatives. Develop and execute investment plans for warehouse infrastructure, equipment, and technology. Implement optimization programs focused on productivity, throughput, and space utilization. Ensure a strong health & safety culture and compliance with all HSE regulations.
3. Shipping Oversee inbound container imports (approx. 600 US containers, 300 Asia containers annually). Maintain operational excellence with freight forwarders and logistics partners. Ensure correct and timely customs documentation and regulatory compliance. Manage outbound export processes across EMEA markets. Guarantee strict adherence to export restrictions and international trade compliance. Continuously optimize shipping cost, lead time, and reliability.
4. Leadership Responsibilities Serve as a key member of the FS EMEA Management Team, contributing to regional strategy and business planning. Drive customer-centric culture and operational excellence across all functional areas. Build strong collaboration with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and the global Customer Excellence organization. Lead and develop a large, multi-functional team of approximately 150+ employees. Foster continuous improvement through KPIs, Lean methodology, and data-driven decision-making. Ensure organizational readiness for growth, scalability, and digital transformation
Requirements
5. 10+ years of leadership experience in customer support, supply chain operations, or similar multi-functional environments
6. Experience leading large operational teams (100+ employees)
7. Strong knowledge of import/export processes and compliance.
8. Proven track record in process optimization, forecasting, and digital transformation.
9. Ability to navigate escalation management and cross-functional collaboration at senior levels.
10. Bachelor / Master degree
Preferred:
11. Experience in manufacturing, technical products, or project-based customer service environments.
12. Background in OEM procurement and warehouse automation.
13. International leadership experience within EMEA.
Key Competencies:
14. Strategic and operational leadership
15. Customer orientation and escalation management
16. Strong analytical and forecasting skills
17. Supply chain and logistics expertise
18. Change leadership and digital mindset
19. Cross-functional stakeholder management
20. Continuous improvement / Lean methodology
What we offer you
21. Flexible working hours
22. 30 days of vacation plus 4 additional company holidays
23. Full access to LinkedIn Learning (including dedicated learning time) and financial support for further training
24. Christmas bonus and vacation bonus
25. Company pension scheme and comprehensive health management, including occupational health services
26. Employee Assistance Program (support for personal or professional matters)
27. Corporate benefits and employee gifts for various occasions
28. Company and sports events such as summer parties, team outings, or football tournaments
29. Free drinks (coffee, tea, water), fresh fruit provided daily, and modern office facilities