Parts & Supply Chain Director

Volkswagen Group Middle East; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Parts & Supply Chain Director to manage operations within their Parts Distribution Centre. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the OEM automotive industry and a strong background in parts business. Responsibilities include overseeing logistics, managing supplier contracts, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The role requires strong leadership and strategic planning skills, with a focus on enhancing profitability and customer retention.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the automotive parts industry, including dealership operations.
• 5 years in wholesale distribution, plus 2 years in team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Parts Distribution Centre.
• Lead supplier contract negotiations and manage logistics costs.
• Track regulatory requirements across GCC and Levant markets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Automotive

Job description

We're looking for a seasoned Parts & Supply Chain Director for Volkswagen Group Middle East within our Group Aftersales Division. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in the OEM automotive industry, a strong background in the parts business and homologation experience is a strong advantage.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee daily operations of the VWGME Parts Distribution Centre and logistics partners, ensuring alignment with company policies and AG targets.
• Monitor and manage logistics costs to boost After Sales profitability.
• Lead supplier contract negotiations to drive value while maintaining high service standards for dealers.
• Execute the Accident Management strategy to improve customer retention and increase profitability for dealers and the NSC.
• Grow parts sales through strategic After Sales programs (e.g. Trade Parts, consumables).
• Provide the Brand After Sales teams with parts data and support for business case validation (SOPEX).
• Track and report on regulatory requirements across GCC and Levant markets to VWGME and Brand HQ.
• Ensure all vehicles meet local legal and technical standards.
• Support factory compliance checks and take corrective actions if non-compliance is found, including informing AG and issuing dealer sales stops when needed.

What We're Looking For:

? Must-Have:

• Proven experience with an Automotive OEM.
• At least 10 years in the automotive parts industry, including knowledge of dealership operations plus 5 years experience within the wholesale distributor environment, plus minimum 2 years team management experience.
• Strong understanding of dealership operations, logistics, inventory, and supplier management.

? Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with homologation processes or market regulation management.
• Business intelligence and reporting tools experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Engineering, Automotive, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in Business Management or Marketing are a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).