CS & Distribution Planning Manager

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain leader in Dubai seeks a CS & Distribution Planning Manager to lead logistics strategies and manage supply chain infrastructure. Candidates should have a university degree and at least 6 years of experience in supply chain roles, with excellent communication skills in English. This position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for innovation and leadership in logistics.

Qualifications

• Preferred 6+ years supply chain work experience in demand planning, supply planning, or customer service.
• Demonstrates initiative, autonomy, and adaptability in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the warehousing and logistics strategy development and execution.
• Manage supply chain infrastructure and customer service team.
• Optimize Distribution and Logistics costs and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication in English

Collaborative and good interpersonal skills

Dynamic and results-oriented

Education

Qualified University Degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP experience (SAP knowledge is an advantage)

Job description

CS & Distribution Planning Manager

Job Details

• Contract Type: Unlimited / Full-Time
• Country / City: United Arab Emirates / Dubai
• Company: Beiersdorf Middle East FZCO (Dubai)
• Job Function: Supply Chain Management

Your Tasks

• Working along with the Supply chain Director to lead the warehousing and logistics strategy development and execution.
• Establish and maintain effective supply chain and customer management relationships with key customers, suppliers, and other partner
• Manage the current warehousing supply chain infrastructure of LSP warehouse & Transport.
• Management of all primary and secondary transportation contracts, deliverables and transportation vendors management and development.
• Management of the customer service team towards effectively supporting and delivering to the high growth business from a supply chain service standpoint through high customer service levels and effective issue resolutions.
• Optimize Distribution and Logistics costs (inbound and outbound) and bring innovation in approach and industry best practices towards same.
• Lead the network study along with the Planning head towards supporting the long-term supply chain strategy for the organization
• Develop & maintain a strong connection with the distributors and drive operational excellency in distributor operations
• Monitor distributor performance and work closely with them on improvement areas
• Track and report service KPIs (e.g., Service, Cost) and lead root cause analysis for KPI gaps.
• Align closely with Demand Planning and Sales teams to match customer orders with available stock. Additionally support New product launches with timely delivery to relevant Markets

Your Profile

• Qualified University Degree (preferably in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain)
• Preferred 6+ years supply chain work experience (i.e.: demand planning, supply planning or customer service etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Collaborative with good interpersonal skills; can build strong and effective relationships.
• Dynamic, results-oriented individual with a “hands on” style.
• Demonstrates initiative, autonomy and adaptability in changing and dynamic environment.
• ERP experience (SAP knowledge is an advantage).

Additional information

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ayat kamel (Line manager).