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Wholesale Businesses

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Executive Search and Interim Management for Wholesale Businesses

Wholesale businesses play a vital role in connecting suppliers, manufacturers, and markets, ensuring the efficient movement of goods, optimised supply chains, and seamless distribution across industries. Success in this sector requires leaders who can balance supply and demand, manage supplier relationships, and drive operational efficiency in a dynamic and competitive environment.

At SCM Executives, we understand the unique complexities of wholesale operations and the critical role of strong leadership in overcoming them. With over 20 years of experience in Executive Search and Interim Management, we connect organisations with leaders who can enhance strategic oversight, leverage digital transformation, and embed sustainable business practices to deliver measurable impact.

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Empowering Wholesale Organisations with Exceptional Leadership

Our extensive network and proven track record set us apart as the partner of choice for wholesale businesses seeking transformative leadership. With deep industry expertise and a nuanced understanding of the supply chain complexities, market-driven operations, and distribution challenges unique to wholesale, we provide tailored leadership solutions that address the sector’s evolving needs.

By combining our industry-specific knowledge with a transparent and personal approach, SCM Executives ensures organisations secure the leadership required to optimise supply chains, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive sustainable growth in a competitive and rapidly changing market.

Partner with us to gain not just exceptional leaders, but a true strategic advantage.

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We Found Leaders For

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Why SCM Executives to Find the Right Leader for Your Wholesale Business?

At SCM Executives, we connect wholesale organisations with leaders across all critical roles. Success in wholesale demands leaders who understand the distributing operating model and its unique complexities. Our expertise ensures leaders who deliver impact at every level.
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- Charlotte de Haan,Head of Manufacturing & Trade
Find Your Leader

We Specialise in Tackling the Most Challenging Leadership Needs Across:

Automotive
Chemical/Oil & Gas
E-commerce
FMCG & Food
Industrial
Packaging
Fashion
Healthcare & Lifesciences
High-Tech
Retail & Wholesale
Renewables & Energy
Aerospace

Our Approach to Finding Your Next Leader in Wholesale

At SCM Executives, we recognise that leadership in the wholesale industry requires strategic agility, innovative thinking, and a results-oriented mindset. Through our 360° Alignment Method, we gain a comprehensive understanding of your organisation’s challenges, goals, and culture. By collaborating closely with key stakeholders, we ensure our candidates align with your company’s values and long-term ambitions.

Whether your organisation requires an interim leader to address immediate priorities or a permanent executive to shape its future, we connect you with professionals who can provide strategic leadership across all critical roles. They excel in driving digital transformation to improve distribution processes, embedding ESG principles into business models to support sustainable growth, and optimising distribution networks while cultivating strong partnerships with suppliers and customers.

Discover how our tailored solutions can empower your wholesale business:

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We find Leaders for:

  • Multinationals

    We partner with multinational organisations to find leaders who thrive in complex environments, balancing strategic vision with operational excellence to drive results.

  • Private equity firms

    We identify leaders with the entrepreneurial mindset who drive value creation, profit optimisation, and integration strategies with a strong financial perspective.

  • Family Businesses

    We connect family-owned enterprises with leaders who respect heritage and culture, balancing tradition with innovation to ensure long-term success.

  • Scale-ups

    We find leaders who bring the expertise to scale operations, build strong teams, and navigate the challenges of rapid growth.

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Qualities of Leaders in the SCM Executives Network

Our leaders possess the expertise to drive wholesale organisations toward success, ensuring sustainable and measurable outcomes:

  • Aligning Supply Chains with Market Demand IconAligning Supply Chains with Market Demand

    Wholesale leaders ensure a seamless flow of goods, balancing supplier relationships, inventory management, and distribution networks to maintain efficiency and meet customer expectations.

  • Driving Innovation and Digital Transformation IconDriving Innovation and Digital Transformation

    They embrace automation, data analytics, and emerging technologies to improve forecasting, enhance operational agility, and optimise decision-making.

  • Leveraging Data for Strategic Decision-Making IconLeveraging Data for Strategic Decision-Making

    By analysing market trends, demand fluctuations, and sales performance, these leaders drive commercial success and operational resilience.

  • Embedding Sustainability and Responsible Growth IconEmbedding Sustainability and Responsible Growth

    With a focus on ESG principles, they implement sustainable practices, optimise resource usage, and ensure compliance with evolving industry regulations.

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Recently Filled Positions

Head of Buying

Head of BuyingMedical Wholesale Distributor

This medical wholesale distributor sought a Head of Buying to transform and optimise its procurement team and processes. The role focused on streamlining manual workflows, enhancing efficiency, and aligning procurement operations with the organisation’s strategic goals. Key priorities included leading a team of 15 buyers and assistants across four product categories, fostering a proactive culture, and strengthening collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The position also emphasised building sustainable supplier relationships, monitoring market trends, and implementing efficient procurement strategies to support long-term success.
Managing Director a.i.

Managing Director a.i.Global Distribution Leader in Machinery and Equipment

This global distribution leader in machinery and equipment required an Interim Managing Director to stabilise one of its key business segments during a period of strategic transition. The role was pivotal in addressing operational challenges while guiding the segment through critical strategic decisions to ensure its long-term relevance and success within the organisation and the market. Key priorities included developing and executing a strategy to enhance operational stability and optimise the segment’s market positioning. The interim leader focused on fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, building a high-performing team, and driving improvements in stock management and divisional alignment. Flexibility, strategic insight, and strong leadership were critical to successfully navigate this period of change.
Business Unit Director

Business Unit DirectorGlobal Technology Distributor

As one of the largest global technology distributors, this organisation sought a dynamic Business Unit Director to lead its operations in South Netherlands, a vital region for its European operations. The role was focused on driving operational excellence, ensuring top-tier performance in safety, quality, productivity, and financial outcomes, while aligning local operations with global strategies. Key responsibilities included leading a diverse and high-performing workforce, achieving KPIs through enhanced processes, and implementing LEAN methodologies to streamline efficiency. The Director also played a pivotal role in advancing automation, strengthening collaboration between sales and operations, and elevating the Business Unit as a benchmark for performance within the company’s European network.

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