Head of Strategy Deployment Division Europe

What impact you can have

• You structure, manage and continuously evolve the divisional strategic planning and steering process in close collaboration with the EVP Europe, creating clarity on priorities and enabling aligned, fact-based decision-making. 

• You translate strategic priorities into concrete initiatives, clear milestones and measurable outcomes-and steer execution through transparent performance tracking, prioritization and timely corrective actions. 

• You provide divisional leadership and coordination for selected Supply Chain, Sustainability and Procurement topics, ensuring cross-functional alignment and pragmatic execution. 

• You act as a key interface between the Division, markets and Group Functions, strengthening governance, collaboration and consistent execution across Europe. 

What you bring to the table

• You bring 5–10 years of experience in strategy deployment, business steering, commercial or operational leadership roles-ideally within FMCG or a similarly complex, international environment. 

• You have a strong track record of translating strategic priorities into executable initiatives, performance routines and measurable results. 

• You combine strategic thinking with execution discipline, analytical rigor and a highly structured way of working in complex matrix organizations. 

• You are an effective integrator and stakeholder manager who collaborates confidently across functions, markets and seniority levels and creates alignment around priorities and decisions. 

• You bring sound business acumen and exposure to Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Sustainability topics relevant to divisional steering and transformation. 

• You are a proactive, credible and resilient personality who brings clarity, pace and ownership to strategic and cross-functional topics. 

• You are fluent in English and German; additional European languages are an advantage, and you are willing to travel regularly across Europe.