Distribution Operations Manager - Eastern Gulf

Axis Communications FZE; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking a Distribution Operations Manager for a temporary position from September 2025 to March 2026. The role involves driving operational excellence, managing distributor relationships, and optimizing inventory strategies across the Eastern Gulf region. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration or Finance, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a chance to work within a diverse international team in a rapidly growing organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and improvements.
• Collaborate with distributors and local management.
• Optimize inventories and improve stock availability.

Skills

Strong customer focus

Ability to build strategic relationships

Analytical mindset

Great interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration/Finance

Job description

Job Title: Distribution Operations Manager - Eastern Gulf

This is a temporary maternity replacement position from September 2025 - March 2026.

Job Description

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.

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 and maintain a project forecasting process 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 travel within the region and sometimes international travel.

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 love to see a strong customer focus and an ability to easily influence and create relationships across all levels and different cultures and countries. Furthermore, you have a great feel for numbers and data and can make decisions or drive analysis based on this.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

With around 4,500 committed employees in over 50 countries we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together we thrive in our friendly, open and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity and sustainability we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Lets create a smarter safer world.

Type of Employment

Temporary Employment (Fixed Term) Posting End Date

Certain roles at Axis require background checks which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

Required Experience

Manager