Aleks Sidorecs
Global Head of Supply Chain & AI Enablement
Mastering Intelligent Orchestration
Who is Aleks Sidorecs?
Aleks Sidorecs is a supply chain, operations and technology transformation leader based in Switzerland, with two decades running global supply chains at Procter & Gamble, Zeppelin, Johnson & Johnson, Holcim, Olam, Julius & Clark and ED&F Man Commodities (Global Head of Supply Chain at Volcafe Business Unit). He writes about re-thinking operating models for the moment operations meet the algorithm, and founded Automatiqa Lab to build the tools that test that thinking.
Most supply chains are built to operate from the past. I architect operational models engineered to orchestrate the future. I don't just move products - I engineer profitability.
| Current | ED&F Man CommoditiesVolcafe |
|---|---|
| Based in | Switzerland |
| Education | MBA, International BusinessSteinbeis University of Berlin |
| Credential | FCIPSFellow, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply |
| Languages | English · Latvian · French · Russian · German |
Beyond automation. Into orchestration.
As an EBITDA architect, my mandate is to transform fragmented, legacy flows into intelligent capabilities that systematically drive margin expansion and extended business value. I bridge the critical gaps between physical operations, business architecture, and technology - always with a human-in-the-loop.
Operational Leadership
- End-to-end supply chain strategy
- Operating model re-engineering
- P&L ownership & EBITDA expansion
- Global turnaround programs
- Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Post-M&A integrations
Applied Intelligence
- Agentic AI & interoperability
- Workflow automation
- Multi-agent orchestration
- Control tower & digital twins design
- Enterprise OT architecture
Digital Transformation
- SAP S4/HANA & Microsoft Dynamics
- TMS & WMS deployments
- Control Towers roll-out
- IoT & sensor integration
- Data strategy
- ML and analytics
- Bespoke in-house developments
Leadership & Method
- Lean Six Sigma practices
- TRIZ / Inventive Problem Solving
- Agile & Scrum delivery
- 300+ people developed globally
- 4 greenfield functions established
- 12 global turnaround programs
What has the work delivered?
| P&L / EBITDA impact | $850MDirect contribution through data-driven optimisation and technology enablement |
|---|---|
| Countries | 80+Consumer goods, automotive, life sciences, agriculture, food |
| Efficiency gains | 5-12%Across 12 global turnaround programs and 15+ digital deployments |
| People developed | 300+4 greenfield functions established through inclusive, collaborative leadership |
Where has Aleks worked?
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2025 - Present
Global Head of Supply Chain
SwitzerlandTransforming supply chain from cost centre to profit centre. Driving EBITDA expansion, unlocking working capital efficiency, deploying scalable operating models, and leading digital, data & AI transformation across the soft commodities value chain. Enabling AI in daily operations and redesigning the operating model around it. Building the talent to run it - upskilling teams so that people, data and agents work as one operating model.
Food - Consumer Goods - Ingredients - Private Equity -
2025 - Present
Architect | Applied AI for Supply Chain & Operations
SwitzerlandFounded an open-source lab that turns agentic AI into working tools for supply chain and operations. He explores how specific solutions impact operations, and what constraints technology, talent and operating models put on them.
Agentic AI - LLMOps - Digital Transformation -
2022 - 2025
Associate Partner / Principal: Supply Chain Capabilities & AI
SwitzerlandLed advisory assignments at a boutique consulting company - end-to-end maturity assessments, transformation roadmap development, operational capability upskilling powered by technology, analytics and automation. Developed operating model playbooks for global process excellence. Delivered end-to-end value chain re-engineering assignments, including deployment of SAP S4/HANA and MS Dynamics / D365.
Consulting - Operating Models - Digital Transformation -
2018 - 2021
VP, Head of Supply Chain & Logistics, Global
Switzerland - 21 countries, 73 operating sitesEstablished a greenfield function for a CHF 20B+ agriculture and food leader. Owned functional P&L and a 100+ person global organisation. Engineered the operating model across procurement, logistics and customer service. Double-digit cost optimisation with direct EBITDA contribution. Executed bespoke development and deployment of the end-to-end supply chain orchestration platform.
Food - Agriculture - Consumer Goods -
2014 - 2018
Logistics & Procurement Lead, Global
Switzerland - 80 countries, 4 business unitsLed post CHF 30B merger integration for logistics and procurement. Managed a team of 70+ across 80 countries, overseeing CHF 5B group-wide spend. Established global standards, processes and a continuous improvement culture. Owned technology strategy for supply chain resilience.
Manufacturing - Chemical Products - Mining -
2011 - 2014
Supply Chain Procurement Manager, EMEA
SwitzerlandDelivered market access strategies through supply chain localisation. Drove operational and digital upskilling of external manufacturers. Executed a 4PL outsourcing initiative end-to-end. Integrated multiple acquisitions including Synthes (CHF 21B).
Pharmaceuticals - Medical Devices - Healthcare -
2007 - 2011
Supply Chain Transformation Lead, Europe
SwitzerlandDelivered supply chain diagnostics and a performance turnaround strategy. Developed operating model design across business units and deployed the new operating model including TMS and WMS implementation. Launched continuous improvement practices based on Lean Six Sigma.
Automotive - After-sales - Dealership -
2002 - 2007
Logistics & Distribution Manager, Nordics
Latvia - Central & Eastern EuropeWhere it all started. Led logistics across CEE during P&G's aggressive acquisition period - Wella, Gillette, Braun, Duracell integration. Pioneered EDI and the regional SAP roll-out, owned S&OP for the region, built the mid and long-term logistics strategy.
Consumer Goods - Personal Care
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Panellist
17th SCTA Forum & Dinner
Panel 4 - From Bottlenecks to Flow: Rethinking Coffee Logistics
Montreux -
Panellist
AI-enabled Negotiation Preparation
The Expert Q&A Panel - CIPS Denmark webinar
Online -
Co-host
The Invisible Chain
Resilient by Design: How AI-Driven Operations Shape Margins and Performance
Zurich
How do you get in touch?
Whether you're navigating operational complexity, exploring agentic AI for your enterprise, or just want to talk shop about supply chain orchestration - I'm always open to a conversation.