Global Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)

CONFIDENTIAL RETAINED SEARCH | GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE / AUTO PARTS

Search Reference: TNF-AU-CSCO-2026 | Global Supply Chain Leadership Mandate, Automotive

ABOUT THIS SEARCH

Top Notch Finders has been retained on an exclusive and strictly confidential basis to identify a Global Chief Supply Chain Officer for a global automotive or auto parts manufacturing organization. To protect the interests of our client and of every candidate who engages with us, the identity of the company is disclosed only to qualified candidates under a confidentiality agreement. All inquiries and applications are received and managed solely by Top Notch Finders.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer.
• Location: Global, HQ-based with regional supply chain hub travel; specifics disclosed to qualified candidates.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Global CSCO owns end-to-end supply chain strategy, from sourcing and procurement through logistics and supplier risk management, ensuring resilience against tariffs, semiconductor shortages, and multi-tier supplier disruption in a volatile trade environment.

MARKET CONTEXT

Scarcity is high, particularly for candidates combining multi-tier supplier risk expertise with data fluency and trade compliance knowledge; talent shortages restrict digital transformation at a majority of Tier 1 and technology component suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute global sourcing, dual-sourcing, and supplier diversification strategy to mitigate tariff and geopolitical risk.
• Lead multi-tier supplier risk management, including semiconductor and critical raw material dependency mapping.
• Own logistics, inventory, and just-in-time (JIT) delivery performance across global manufacturing sites.
• Build data and analytics capability within the supply chain function, leveraging ERP, WMS, and predictive analytics tools.
• Partner with the COO and CFO on cost optimization, working capital management, and capital expenditure related to supply chain infrastructure.
• Lead trade compliance coordination with legal and government affairs teams on tariffs and export controls.
• Develop nearshoring and regionalization strategies, particularly across North America and the CaliBaja corridor.
• Build and mentor a high-performing global supply chain organization with strong data fluency.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 12-15+ years of supply chain leadership experience, including senior VP or CSCO-level roles in automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Deep expertise in multi-tier supplier management, JIT systems, and global sourcing across semiconductor-dependent supply chains.
• Strong data fluency, including ERP/WMS systems and analytics tools (Power BI, Python); ASCM certification (CSCP, CPIM) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience navigating tariffs, trade compliance, and nearshoring strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business; advanced degree or ASCM certification preferred.
• Proven track record managing supply chain risk during geopolitical or economic disruption.
• Cross-border experience, ideally spanning U.S., Mexico, and Asia-based supply networks.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND HOW TO APPLY

This is a discreet, retained engagement. Your candidacy will never be presented to any organization without your explicit prior authorization, and no application will be visible to the hiring company at this stage. Accomplished global supply chain officers are invited to submit a resume in confidence through the Top Notch Finders website. Please reference search code TNF-AU-CSCO-2026 in your submission. Do not include proprietary, export-controlled, or customer-confidential information of any kind in your application materials. Only candidates whose backgrounds align closely with the mandate will be contacted.