A well-known product distributor in the UAE is urgently looking for a Supply Chain Manager. The post-holder will oversee several units of the company which are purchasing/buying, warehouse, operations, and supply chain. This is a senior role that will report directly to the CEO and will have the following job responsibilities:
- Responsible for sourcing new suppliers for the company
- Handling all the negotiations and communication with all existing and prospective suppliers
- Manage supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery and total cost
- Create supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency and speed
- Ensure efficient supply chain management, warehouse management, and operations across all locations in the MENA region
- Ensure online and physical inventories are aligned
- Reviewing supply chain practices and suggesting risks minimizing methods
- Collaborate with other departments to identify vulnerabilities and close operational gaps
- Focus on safety, cost management and business growth in all interactions and directives
- Expanding the market reach of the company to different areas in MENA
- Prepare and submit reports to CEO on regular basis
- Monitoring and ensuring that KPIs are met
- Optimize warehouse functions
Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you need to meet the following criteria:
- A bachelorâs degree in supply chain management, engineering, logistics, or related field,
- At least 5 yearsâ experience in a similar field, FMCG/product distribution is highly desirable
- Ideally has CSCP or CPSM certification
- Experience in managing a team; managing teams in multiple countries is highly desirable
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Experience in the use of high-volume data for the purposes of trend analysis and performance improvement
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills
- Strong understanding of the MENA market
- Must be flexible to travel to different locations
- Proven track record in developing markets and achieving business results