Director - Supply Chain & Planning

Foreground LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional FMCG company is seeking a Director to lead end-to-end supply chain planning in Dubai. The role requires senior leadership experience within FMCG or consumer goods, with a focus on demand forecasting, inventory management, and data-driven processes. Strong analytical skills and cross-functional leadership are essential. The ideal candidate will have experience in the UAE or regional markets. This strategic position aims to enhance service levels and optimize working capital efficiency.

Qualifications

• Senior supply chain leadership experience within FMCG or consumer goods.
• Strong exposure to planning, forecasting, and inventory optimisation.
• Experience in the UAE or regional markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain planning including demand forecasting.
• Manage inventory and S&OP processes.
• Drive supply chain transformation initiatives.

Skills

Senior supply chain leadership experience

Planning and forecasting

Inventory optimisation

Analytical strength

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a regional FMCG company with manufacturing and distribution operations across the UAE and GCC. The business is focused on supply chain optimisation and demand planning maturity.

The Role

The Director will lead end-to-end supply chain planning including demand forecasting inventory management and S&OP processes. This role will work closely with sales manufacturing and logistics teams to improve service levels and working capital efficiency. A key focus will be data-driven planning and system enhancement. The Director will also lead supply chain transformation initiatives.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have senior supply chain leadership experience within FMCG or consumer goods environments. Strong exposure to planning forecasting and inventory optimisation is essential. Experience in the UAE or regional markets is highly preferred. The candidate must demonstrate analytical strength and cross-functional leadership.