Full-Time

Director of Supply Chain

Posted on 7/24/2026

Continental

Continental

10,001+ employees

Automotive technology provider for mobility

No salary listed

Paris, France

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Forecasting
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Bac+5 (Master, école de commerce, école d'ingénieurs ou équivalent) with a specialization in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport or Operations Management.
  • 5 to 10 years of significant experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution, or Demand Planning.
  • Proven experience in managing complex logistics processes and in supervising external service providers.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial processes and quality management.
  • At least 3 years of successful experience in team management.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional projects and in change management.
  • Strong leadership abilities and capacity to engage and support teams in a transforming environment.
  • Excellent mastery of end-to-end Supply Chain processes.
  • Excellent analytical skills and data-driven performance management.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and results-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Fluent English (anglais courant indispensable).
  • Experience in an international or multicultural environment; international work experience would be highly valued.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Planning, Distribution, and Customer Service teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement of Supply Chain processes and coordinate developments with central functions.
  • Ensure effective collaboration between market teams and production plants.
  • Monitor Supply Chain performance indicators and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
  • Develop and maintain an 18-month rolling sales forecast, taking into account the company's strategy, customer requirements, and market developments.
  • Ensure product availability in line with agreed service levels.
  • Analyze sales performance and market trends to optimize demand forecasts.
  • Manage product launch and phase-out processes.
  • Monitor forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions as required.
  • Ensure monthly forecast alignment and approval in collaboration with Sales, Controlling, Pricing, and Management teams.
  • Maintain Supply Chain parameters within information systems (safety stock, batch sizes, replenishment rules, etc.).
  • Ensure compliance with forecasting policies across the Sales organization.
  • Organize product distribution from regional distribution centers while balancing customer expectations, operational constraints, and cost objectives.
  • Ensure logistics service quality in accordance with Group standards.
  • Manage contractual relationships with logistics providers and carriers.
  • Monitor logistics performance, including warehousing, transportation, delivery scheduling, and service quality.
  • Ensure efficient and high-quality order processing in compliance with company procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements related to order processing.
  • Organize and secure direct factory-to-customer deliveries.
  • Maintain a reliable and up-to-date order portfolio to ensure optimal execution.
  • Continuously monitor and optimize inventory levels.
  • Analyze inbound and outbound flows, inventory turnover, stock coverage, and storage capacities.
  • Optimize inventory structure across product categories and brands.
  • Implement sound inventory management practices to anticipate obsolescence risks and promote the sell-through of slow-moving products.
  • Deploy the service level strategy defined at regional and European levels.
  • Develop innovative logistics solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance.
  • Contribute to the execution of the company's strategic projects.
  • Support quality initiatives and Supply Chain transformation programs.
Desired Qualifications
  • International work experience would be highly valued.

Continental creates technologies and services that support sustainable and connected mobility for people and goods. Its offerings span safety, efficiency, intelligence and affordability for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. The company operates worldwide and generated €41.4 billion in sales in 2023 with about 200,000 employees across 56 countries. Its goal is to enable safe, efficient and connected mobility for people and their goods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Hanover, Germany

Founded

1871

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What believers are saying

  • Adjusted free cash flow surged 60.4% to €959 million in 2025.
  • Leverage ratio improved to 2.0 after net debt reduction.
  • Dividend increased to €2.70 per share for 4.8% yield.

What critics are saying

  • Sales drop to €17.3-€18.9B in 2026 from declining vehicle production.
  • ContiTech sales fell 5.2% organically in Q4 2025.
  • US tariffs exacerbate Americas sales volatility and FX losses.

What makes Continental unique

  • Tires segment delivered 2.4% organic growth despite market challenges.
  • Acquired EMT Púchov in April 2026 for in-house tire mold production.
  • Aumovio spin-off completed in 2025 streamlines Tires and ContiTech focus.

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Yahoo Finance
Mar 4th, 2026
Continental AG posts $22.1B sales with 0.8% organic growth, targets $19.4B-$21.2B in 2026

Continental AG reported full-year 2025 sales of €19.7 billion with 0.8% organic growth, alongside adjusted EBIT of €2 billion and a 10.3% margin. The company proposed a dividend of €2.70 per share, representing a 4.8% yield. The tyre segment showed resilience with 2.4% organic growth and €3.6 billion in Q4 sales, achieving a 13.9% adjusted EBIT margin. However, ContiTech faced headwinds with a 5.2% organic decline in Q4 due to challenging automotive and industrial markets. Continental reduced net debt, improving its leverage ratio to approximately 2.0. For 2026, the company projects sales of €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11% to 12.5%, whilst navigating anticipated declines in light vehicle production and challenging market conditions in the Americas.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 4th, 2026
Continental posts $186M net loss as sales fall, forecasts further decline in 2026

German automotive parts maker Continental reported a net loss of €165 million for fiscal 2025, compared with a profit of €1.168 billion the previous year. Sales declined to €19.676 billion from €20.077 billion. The company's earnings were impacted by €1.2 billion in non-cash special effects from the Aumovio spin-off and planned OESL sale. Adjusted operating result fell to €2.035 billion from €2.212 billion, whilst the adjusted EBIT margin decreased to 10.3% from 11%. Despite the loss, Continental will increase its dividend to €2.70 per share, up €0.20 from last year. For fiscal 2026, the company anticipates consolidated sales of €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11% to 12.5%, citing continued market volatility.

MAJUNKE.com
May 7th, 2024
Continental Acquires EMT, Boosts Tire Tech

Continental has acquired Slovakian mold specialist EMT Púchov s.r.o, taking over all shares from majority shareholder Dynamic Design (Romania) in early April. The acquisition enhances Continental's internal technology portfolio, allowing it to independently produce tire molds for various applications. All 107 employees with specialized knowledge were retained. Grant Thornton's cross-border team from Germany and Slovakia conducted financial and tax due diligence. Continental reported a 2023 revenue of €41.4 billion.

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