About
Aleks Sidorecs

Aleks Sidorecs

Head of Supply Chain & Digital Ops
Mastering Intelligent Orchestration

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.

At a Glance
Current
ED&F Man Commodities
Hartree Partners / Oaktree Capital
Based in
Zurich, Switzerland
Education
MBA, International Business
Steinbeis University of Berlin
Languages
English Latvian French Russian German
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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.

I don't just oversee supply chains. Together with my teams and experts, I build digital nervous systems that allow operating models to reason, adapt, and self-correct. By combining operational technologies and platform stacks, I work to eliminate the friction of manual workflows by enabling autonomous orchestration.

In parallel, I explore the art of the possible in agentic AI - prototyping and publishing blueprints that show what intelligent orchestration looks like in practice. Not theory. Working systems.

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
Track Record

Two decades of impact.

$850M
P&L / EBITDA Impact
Direct contribution through data-driven optimization and technology enablement
80+
Countries
Consumer Goods, Automotive, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Food
5-12%
Efficiency Gains
Across 12 global turnaround programs and 15+ digital deployments
300+
People Developed
4 greenfield functions established through inclusive, collaborative leadership
2025 - Present
Head of Supply Chain & Digital Ops
ED&F Man Commodities
Switzerland
Transforming supply chain from cost center to profit center. Driving EBITDA expansion, unlocking working capital efficiency, deploying scalable operating models, and leading digital & data transformation across soft commodities value chain.
Food - Consumer Goods - Ingredients - Private Equity
2022 - 2025
Associate Partner, Supply Chain Capabilities
Julius & Clark
Switzerland
Led advisory assignments at 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
Supply Chain & Logistics Head, Global
Olam International
Switzerland - 21 countries, 73 operating sites
Established greenfield function for a CHF 20B+ agriculture and food leader. Owned functional P&L, 100+ person global organization. Engineered operating model across procurement, logistics, and customer service. Double-digit cost optimization with direct EBITDA contribution. Executed be-spoke development and deployment of the end-to-end supply chain orchestration platform.
Food - Agriculture - Consumer Goods
2014 - 2018
Logistics & Procurement Director, Global
Holcim (LafargeHolcim)
Switzerland - 80 countries, 4 business units
Led post CHF 30B merger integration for logistics and procurement. Managed team of 70+ across 80 countries, overseeing CHF 5B group-wide spend. Established global standards, processes, and continuous improvement culture. Owned technology strategy for supply chain resilience.
Manufacturing - Chemical Products - Mining
2011 - 2014
Supply Chain Procurement Manager, EMEA
Johnson & Johnson
Switzerland
Delivered market access strategies through supply chain localization. Drove operational and digital upskilling of external manufacturers. Executed 4PL outsourcing initiative end-to-end. Integrated multiple acquisitions including Synthes (CHF 21B).
Pharmaceuticals - Medical Devices - Healthcare
2007 - 2011
Supply Chain Transformation Lead, Europe
Zeppelin Group
Switzerland
Delivered supply chain diagnostics and performance turnaround strategy. Developed operating model design across business units and deployed 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
Procter & Gamble
Latvia - Central & Eastern Europe
Where it all started. Led logistics across CEE during P&G's aggressive acquisition period - Wella, Gillette, Braun, Duracell integration. Pioneered EDI and regional SAP roll-out, owned S&OP for the region, built mid and long-term logistics strategy.
Consumer Goods - Personal Care

Let's connect.

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.

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