Dirk Schaich

Director Supply Chain - Circular Systems & Sustainable Scaling @IFCO SYSTEMS

Munich, DE

Responsible for leading supply chain operations across Northern, Central, and Middle Eastern Europe within a complex, circular service model. I manage a multi-country network of service centres, with full responsibility for performance, scalability, and cross-functional alignment.Strategic Scope:• Oversight of operational strategy, P&L performance, and ESG integration across regions• Leadership of international teams across logistics, engineering, quality, and CI• Shaping supply chain design and infrastructure to enable long-term growth and resilienceSelected Achievements:• Designed and executed footprint and automation strategy, increasing productivity by 15%• Reduced logistics costs by over 5% through network redesign and partnership optimisation• Consistently delivered operational savings via lean initiatives and process simplification• Built a strong regional leadership team, driving accountability and cross-border collaboration• Embedded ESG into operations, improving energy and water efficiency while supporting circularity goalsThis role has allowed me to operate as an entrepreneurial leader within a complex organisation – scaling systems, developing people, and aligning operational execution with strategic value. It has reinforced my commitment to building businesses that are both resilient and regenerative.

Technological University Dublin

International Business

Leeds Beckett University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, International Business

Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society

Dipl. Betriebswirt, International Management & Controlling