Supply Chain Manager

Filtrona; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee operations in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of procurement and logistics. Responsibilities include managing procurement plans, inventory, and customer service, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in supply chain management within manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities in supply chain operations in Dubai.
• Create annual material procurement plans and manage inventory.
• Coordinate order receipt and delivery schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Proactive Communication

Team Collaboration

Agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Master's or MBA

Job description

About Filtrona

Filtrona is the only global, independent market leader in the design, testing, and manufacturing of specialist filter solutions and related scientific services. With a head office in Singapore, Filtrona operates 9 manufacturing facilities across Europe, America, and Asia, along with 2 innovation centres, an accredited laboratory, and a centre of excellence focused on sustainability. The company employs over 2000 staff serving customers in 120 countries.

Our purpose is to support partners in transforming and benefiting from business growth; we succeed when they succeed. Our mission is to be a responsible, customer-focused innovation leader creating excellence in sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.filtrona.com.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing all activities in the supply chain operations in Dubai, including procurement of materials, inventory management, warehousing, and customer service. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with proven experience in optimizing supply chain performance, building team capabilities, driving cost efficiencies, sourcing strategies, and developing strong supplier relationships.

Procurement

• Create annual material procurement plans.
• Develop 3- or 6-month procurement plans with suppliers based on company needs.
• Sign and evaluate purchase orders prepared by the Purchasing Administration.
• Conduct bidding and negotiations for local and imported materials.
• Evaluate and audit suppliers' performance and conduct selection processes.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards, and meet KPIs.

Planning, Inventory, and Warehousing

• Manage materials planning based on sales forecasts and production schedules to ensure raw materials and finished goods are available as needed.
• Monitor and control stock levels of raw materials and finished goods.
• Oversee warehousing and logistics activities to adhere to schedules and procedures.

Customer Service

• Coordinate order receipt and delivery schedules.
• Manage production processes related to delivery commitments.
• Align delivery schedules with export documentation and vessel schedules.
• Handle customer complaints and ensure follow-up with QC and Production teams.

Coordination and Support

Collaborate with the Global Procurement Manager on raw material quotas, pricing, and specifications.

Health & Safety and Management Systems

• Ensure resources are available to establish, implement, and improve Occupational Health & Safety management systems.
• Ensure HSE management system compliance with OHSAS standards.
• Report HSE performance to top management for review and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in supply chain management within manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations including demand planning, inventory, export/import compliance, procurement, and customer service.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and process optimization.
• Leadership skills, result-oriented, proactive communication, and team collaboration.
• Agility in handling complex issues and adapting to change.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Preferred Skills

• Global logistics and distribution
• Supply and demand planning
• Inventory optimization
• Operational efficiency
• Supply chain risk management
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma training
• Costing process development in supply chains