Operations Manager

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موقع الوظيفة:

دبي - الإمارات

الراتب شهرياً: لم يكشف

تاريخ النشر: نُشرت قبل 2 ساعة

عدد الوظائف الشاغرة: 1 عدد الوظائف الشاغرة

سجل للتقديم

ملخص الوظيفة

Role Summary

The Operations Manager will lead end-to-end operational performance for the food business across Middle East markets with a strong focus on supply chain efficiency cost control service levels and compliance. The role is based in Dubai and works closely with procurement manufacturing in Europe logistics sales and regional partners to ensure smooth and scalable operations.

This position requires a hands-on operator with solid experience in food supply chains regional distribution and multi-country operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Supply Chain

Own day-to-day operations across sourcing production planning inventory management warehousing and distribution.
Design and manage efficient supply chain flows across Middle East markets including imports exports and in-market distribution.
Ensure optimal inventory levels to balance availability freshness and working capital.
Lead demand planning and forecasting in coordination with sales and commercial teams.
Manage relationships with suppliers co-packers logistics providers and distributors.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost waste and lead times.

Food Industry & Quality Compliance

Ensure full compliance with food safety quality and regulatory requirements across all operating markets (e.g. local municipality rules GCC standards import/export regulations).
Oversee quality assurance processes audits and corrective actions.
Work closely with QA and regulatory teams to maintain certifications and approvals.

Regional Operations (Middle East)

Coordinate operations across multiple Middle East countries adapting to local regulations and market requirements.
Support market entry or expansion initiatives by setting up supply chain and operational structures.
Act as the operational point of contact for regional partners and distributors.

Financial & Performance Management

Own operational budgets and cost control including logistics warehousing and production-related costs.
Track and report KPIs such as service level OTIF inventory turns waste and cost per unit.
Identify risks and develop mitigation plans related to supply disruptions capacity constraints or regulatory changes.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead and develop the operations and supply chain team.
Work closely with sales marketing finance and senior management to align operational capabilities with business goals.
Establish clear SOPs and performance standards across operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Management Industrial Engineering or a related field.
812 years of experience in operations and supply chain roles within the FMCG or Food Service industry.
Proven experience managing regional supply chains across the Middle East.
Strong knowledge of food manufacturing cold chain (where applicable) and distribution models.
Hands-on experience with demand planning inventory optimization and supplier management.
Strong understanding of food safety standards and regulatory requirements in the region.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Practical hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
High attention to detail with a strong focus on execution.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced growing environment.
Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain planning tools.
Fluent in English

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Reliable product availability across all Middle East markets.
Optimized supply chain costs and improved operational efficiency.
Scalable operations that support business growth and market expansion.
A motivated high-performing operations team.

Role Summary The Operations Manager will lead end-to-end operational performance for the food business across Middle East markets with a strong focus on supply chain efficiency cost control service levels and compliance. The role is based in Dubai and works closely with procurement manufacturing in ...