Intercompany Operations Lead
At IMCD we are looking for anIntercompany Operations Lead. Are you looking for your next move in your career and take ownership for central coordination and oversight of all intercompany supply chain operations across EMEA?
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Intercompany Operations in IMCD
IMCD Intercompany business covers commercial activities between legal entities within the IMCD group. These internal transactions must be handled like external ones, with proper pricing, contracts, and compliance to meet transfer pricing rules and local regulations. Operations are centralized in the Benelux, with processing in the U.K. and Germany, and logistics managed by third parties.
About the role:
The Intercompany Operations Lead will be responsible for central coordination and oversight of all intercompany supply chain operations across EMEA. The role focuses on driving operational excellence, ensuring robust forecast management, and optimizing performance to enable seamless product flow between group companies while supporting business objectives.
Your responsibilities:
Central Coordination & Governance
- Act as the central point of contact for all intercompany supply chain activities across EMEA.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standardized intercompany processes, and best practices.
- Coordinate cross-border supply chain activities to ensure compliance with internal controls, customs, and regulatory requirements.
Operational Excellence
- Lead initiatives to streamline intercompany material flows and reduce lead times.
- Monitor and manage intercompany inventory levels to optimize working capital while meeting service level agreements.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement projects to drive efficiency and reduce waste in intercompany transactions.
- Manage the Third-Party Logistics Service providers in place and implement continuous improvement projects to drive efficiency.
Forecast & Demand Planning
- Develop and maintain accurate intercompany demand forecasts in collaboration with country-level teams, International Product Managers and sales.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, analyze variances, and drive actions to improve planning performance.
- Ensure alignment between supply and demand across different entities to avoid stock-outs or excess inventory.
Performance Management
- Define, track, and report KPIs for intercompany supply chain performance, including service levels, lead times, forecast accuracy, and cost efficiency.
- Prepare and deliver regular performance reports and presentations for senior management.
- Manage NCR’s, drive root cause analysis and corrective actions where targets are not met.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with supply chain, finance, sales, and operations teams across multiple countries.
- Act as a trusted advisor for intercompany supply chain matters, providing guidance and support to local teams.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings to resolve issues and align priorities.
Your Profile:
- Drive and positive energy, an effective influencer and motivator. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to get things done through others in an international setting.
- Ability to collect and analyze data from dispersed countries and functions. Make fact based recommendations to improve the intercompany supply chain in IMCD.
- Good project management skills.
- Knowledge of the ISO standards and/or other quality standards.
- Strong written English language and editing capabilities.
- Conscientious and precise individual with an eye for detail.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A relevant professional certification (e.g., APICS, CSCP, Six Sigma) is an advantage.
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in supply chain management, with a significant focus on intercompany or multi-country coordination.
- Proven track record in demand forecasting, inventory management, and performance improvement within a complex, multi-national environment.
What we offer:
- Significant independence and room for growth.
- Flexible working hours and the option of hybrid working.
- 28 vacation days and a good pension plan.
- Training opportunities and professional development.
- An informal work environment within an international organization.
- Regular social activities with colleagues.
About IMCD:
IMCD is a leading company in sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals and food ingredients. Representing major global producers, our sales people are market focused technical experts who offer solutions for customers’ problems utilizing our comprehensive and complementary product portfolio. We provide our partners with optimum tailored solutions for multi-territory distribution management in EMEA, Asia-Pacific and Americas.
Through our people, their expertise and the creation of open and lasting partnerships, IMCD is able to provide advice on formulation, production process and application, thus generating unrivalled growth for our partners. Headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, IMCD had a turnover of EUR 4,7 Billion in 2024 and employs nearly 5,126 professionals in more than 60 countries.
