Distribution Operations Manager Eastern Gulf

Axis Communications FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent network technology firm in Dubai is looking for a Distribution Operations Manager (DOM) to drive operational excellence. This temporary position requires a degree in Business Administration or Finance and 5 years of experience in distribution/operations/finance, preferably within IT/Tech. The DOM will optimize inventories, manage relationships with distributors, and ensure operational KPIs are met. A strong customer focus and analytical mindset are essential. This role involves travel within the region and internationally.

Benefits

Innovative and open-minded culture

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in distribution, operations, or finance preferably within IT/Tech.
• Understanding of supply chain, preferably from channel sales.
• Comfortable working in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic alignment with distributors through Operational Summits.
• Optimize inventories of product portfolio and improve availability.
• Provide Account Management for local distributors.

Skills

Strong customer focus

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal and communication skills

Building strategic relationships

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance or equivalent

Job description

Distribution Operations Manager - Eastern Gulf

The Distribution Operations Manager (DOM) is an operational lead driving operational excellence and improvements to deliver more profitable sales for Axis and our distributors. The DOM has clear accountability to meet our agreed operational KPIs and drives the availability of stock and stock management together with our distributors. As a DOM you review, revise and expand our distribution operation strategy together with local management and other key EMEA roles in distribution.

(temp. maternity replacement position from September 2025 - March 2026)

Other key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategy & Collaboration

• Drive strategic alignment through Operational Summits and Quarterly Operational Reviews with our distributors.
• Develop, implement and track strategic initiatives and operational account plans with distributors.
• Collaborate with EMEA Finance & Operations to develop and align processes best practices, reports and tools.
• Collaborate with DAMs and DOMs in EMEA and locally to provide one voice and one strategy to our distributors.

Account Management & Engagement

• Provide Account Management for local distributors acting as their contact for inventory‑based questions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships across all levels within the distributor: from logistics to senior management.
• Build up profiles of distributors concerning the supply chain services they provide for Axis and other partners.
• Operations KPI tracking and reporting to facilitate efficient and effective business management internally and externally.

Inventory Management

• Optimize inventories of our product portfolio with improved availability, reduced aged stock, lower stock rotation etc.
• Develop/maintain project forecasting processes and delivery planning with our distributors and other key stakeholders.
• Work with the Global Order Team to define and manage new processes that maximize stock efficiencies with distributors.
• Drive and manage quarterly stock rotation process with the distributors and Axis management to optimize inventory.

This position requires travels within the region and sometimes international travels.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Axis is looking for a driven and self‑motivated team player who gladly takes ownership and accountability for operational discussions across UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. We believe you possess a strong mindset to rhetorically drive challenging dialogues with our distribution partners and simultaneously build trust, value and operational excellence. We’d love to see a strong customer focus and an ability to easily influence and create relationships across all levels and different cultures and countries. Nevertheless we believe you have a great feel for numbers and data and can make decisions or drive analysis based on this.

Apart from this we love to see that you have/are:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in distribution/operations/finance preferably within IT/Tech.
• Great understanding/knowledge of supply chain preferably from channel sales.
• Comfortable working in a matrix‑environment.
• Ability to build strategic and trusted relationships across all levels.
• An analytical mindset and understands numbers and data.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with an indirect sales model.

WHAT CAN AXIS DO FOR YOU

In Axis you will work in an international organization with enthusiastic people in an open‑minded and innovative culture. We are growing rapidly which means that new challenges and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally occur every day!

READY TO ACT

Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom and audio systems enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

Lets create a smarter safer world

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Required Experience: Manager

Type of Employment: Temporary Employment (Fixed Term) Posting End Date

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