Program Manager Supply Chain

Program Manager Supply Chain

Due to our growth, we are looking for a strategic and politically savvy Program Manager – Supply Chain who excels at navigating complex environments and building strong relationships across all levels of an organization. In this role, you’ll lead high-impact programs that optimize supply chain operations and drive continuous improvement across our global network. 

If you have strong leadership skills, a sharp focus on efficiency, and experience as a Program Manager in Operations, then this could be the right challenge for you! 

The role 

You will lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of supply chain programs across the Kramp Supply Chain, with a strong focus on warehouse optimization initiatives such as automation, layout redesign, and process improvements. It's important that you influence without authority, driving initiatives forward in a complex, matrixed environment. 

Furthermore you will:

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), project timelines, budgets, and risks. 
• Lead and motivate several Project Managers across different departments. 
• Drive change management and ensure extensive stakeholder engagement throughout program lifecycle. 
• Own the end-to-end management of key supply chain programs while ensuring alignment with broader business goals. 
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with cross-functional (international) stakeholders, including operations, sales/commerce, finance, IT, suppliers, up to board level.
• Act as a diplomatic change agent, balancing competing interests and aligning stakeholders around shared goals. 
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, risk mitigation, and innovation across supply chain functions. 
• Lead structured program governance, reporting, and performance tracking, ensuring transparency and accountability. 

You will report directly to the Manager Supply Chain Projects (based in the Netherlands) and collaborate with the broader supply chain/operations teams. 

Who are you? 

For this job we have a couple of requirements: 

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred). 
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations, with at least 2 years in a program management role. 
• Demonstrated strength in stakeholder engagement, influencing skills, and navigating organizational dynamics with political acumen. 
• Excellent project management, project management tools, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, systems and analytics. 
• Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional projects. 
• Willingness to travel internationally (10% of your time). 

What do we offer? 

We are an ambitious, fast-growing and financially sound organization. You can obviously expect: 

• 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a Dutch full-time contract). 
• Flexible working policy in hours and location. 
• Travel- and working from home allowance. 
• Profit sharing bonus. 
• Great budget for training and courses. 
• Generous pension plan. 

About us 

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise “It’s that easy” is embedded in our culture and DNA. 

Working at Kramp means: 

… you belong here! Being part of our open business community 

… your work makes a difference! Have an impact on what matters 

… you will develop and realize! Learn and realize your potential 

"Wij zijn een innovatieve afdeling en ik kan al zien welke nieuwe projecten er in het verschiet liggen" Leonie, Online Marketeer