Butchery Supervisor - Distribution Center

Delivery Hero SE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee daily warehouse operations, meat processing, and inventory management in Dubai. You will drive operational excellence, enforce food safety standards, and ensure timely order fulfillment in line with SLAs, while leveraging strong commercial acumen to minimize wastage and maximize meat yield.

Responsibilities include leading the butchery floor, conducting commercial analysis on stock and costs, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Butchery expertise and hands-on meat processing experience.
• Strong MS Excel skills for data manipulation and reporting.
• Proven leadership with ability to train and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Floor & Operations: manage the butchery unit, meat processing, packaging, and storage while directing the warehouse team.
• Commercial Analysis & Inventory: monitor stock on hand, audit goods received, minimize wastage, and analyze costs to boost profitability.
• Workflow Optimization: coordinate shipping/receiving, optimize space, and maintain equipment and facilities.

Skills

Butchery Expertise

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

WMS Systems

Inventory Tools

Job description

Company Description

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

As a hands-on leader, you will oversee daily warehouse operations, meat processing, and inventory management. You will drive operational excellence, enforce strict food safety standards, and ensure timely order fulfillment in alignment with talabat’s SLAs, all while leveraging strong commercial acumen to minimize wastage and maximize meat yield.

What Did We Order?

• Lead the Floor & Operations: Actively manage the butchery unit, including hands-on meat processing, packaging, and safe storage, while proactively directing and motivating the warehouse team.
• Commercial Analysis & Inventory: Apply analytical skills to track SOH (Stock on Hand), audit goods received, minimize wastage, and run cost-benefit analyses to improve overall unit profitability.
• Workflow Optimization: Coordinate shipping and receiving schedules to control the flow of temperature-sensitive goods, optimize warehouse space, and maintain all butchery facilities and equipment.

What's on your plate?

• Butchery Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience in butchery operations and meat processing.
• Advanced Excel: Fluent in MS Excel with a strong command of formulas, data manipulation, and building operational reports.
• Leadership: Proven team leader with the ability to drive, train, and manage a team independently.
• Commercial Acumen: Highly analytical; able to understand the financial impact of yield, wastage, and supply chain bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of warehouse or distribution center experience.
• At least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in FMCG, e-commerce, or food distribution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of WMS systems and inventory tools.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools.