Director Supply Chain (m/w/d)

  • Category: Supply Chain & Procurement
  • Location: Cologne, DE; Lyckeby, SE; Malmoe, SE; Broendby, DK; Copenhagen OE, DK; Alingsas, SE; Esposende, Portugal; Rotterdam, NL

Oversee planning, sourcing and logistics for global projects

Join a global organization contributing to the green transition by ensuring efficient planning, sourcing and logistics across complex projects. This role oversees project and portfolio planning, cable sourcing and logistics to secure timely and cost-effective delivery within Grid Solutions. It is an opportunity to work in an international environment with growing operational needs and evolving processes. Do you want to contribute to the future of sustainable energy systems? 

 

Coordinate supply chain planning and sourcing activities 

This role oversees planning across hubs, cable sourcing and logistics for cable and accessories. It ensures clear visibility of internal and external supply capacity, manages sourcing partnerships and drives effective planning processes in collaboration with commercial and execution teams. It maintains consolidated project planning and ensures that sourcing choices support business priorities. 

Your responsibility will be to: 

  • Oversee project and portfolio planning, including tender and backlog coordination
  • Maintain capacity visibility for internal and external supply partners
  • Manage cable sourcing and partner qualification
  • Define and optimise warehouse and logistics networks
  • Oversee stock management to meet operational needs 

The role collaborates frequently with commercial and execution teams across regions, with limited travel as required. 

 

Collaborative and adaptable supply chain professional 

This role suits a person who values collaboration across functions and cultures, communicates clearly and adapts to changes in a complex environment. They navigate between long-term planning and detailed coordination and enjoy working with processes that span several teams and stakeholders. 

You also have: 

  • Capability to manage project and portfolio planning activities
  • Familiarity with internal and external sourcing processes
  • Knowledge of logistics and warehouse planning
  • Capacity to navigate complex planning environments
  • (Preferred) Background from working with external partners 

 

Contribute to shaping processes for a greener future 

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment. 

In this role, you join an international company on an exciting growth journey, collaborating with colleagues across regions. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to building effective processes that support sustainable energy projects. 

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here! 

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 20 April 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role or process, you are very welcome to contact Ellinor Dahlvid, Sr Director, People & Culture Grid Solutions, at ellinor.dahlvid@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail. 

We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions. 

 

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow! 

 

#LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite 

 

About NKT
Join a diverse and international team within NKT’s Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. 
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

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