Automotive SCM Lead: Strategy & Ops

Segula Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Segula Technologies UAE is seeking a pragmatic and strategic Head of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end operations across planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory management in Dubai. You will drive supplier development, cost control, and risk mitigation to support automotive product development.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, maintain ISO 9001:2015 compliance, and optimize KPIs, budgets, and schedules while expanding overseas supplier base and ensuring on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• Proven experience as Head of Supply Chain or SCM Manager in OEM automotive divisions.
• Experience managing supply chain across China, Asia, Europe and India.
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor performance management.
• Knowledge of product development in automotive sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and report supply chain KPIs to improve efficiency.
• Ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Lead supplier development including overseas vendors and factory audits.
• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, inventory, and production planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Sales, Finance, Quality, and Production.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Project management

Procurement

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree (SCM)

Mechanical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Logistics

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Segula Technologies UAE is seeking a pragmatic and strategic Head of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end operations across planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory management in Dubai. You will drive supplier development, cost control, and risk mitigation to support automotive product development.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, maintain ISO 9001:2015 compliance, and optimize KPIs, budgets, and schedules while expanding overseas supplier base and ensuring on-time delivery.