Lead Supply Chain Consultant

KBR, Inc; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Lead Supply Chain Consultant with extensive experience in supply chain management to enhance operational efficiency and resilience in the Manufacturing and FMCG sectors. The role involves analyzing current operations, benchmarking, and implementing innovative solutions. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in supply chain solutions.
• Experience in manufacturing and FMCG sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment of supply chain life cycle.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises.
• Develop KPIs for tracking supply chain performance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Supply Chain Management Software

Job description

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Supply Chain Specialist

(Iraq Mega Projects Consultancy Programme)

LOCATION

Dubai, UAE

The role will be primarily office-based with flexibility for remote working. Travel to Iraq on a visiting basis may be required.

THE ROLE

We are currently looking to hire a Lead Supply Chain Consultant with 15+ years of experience to work on a major transformation and restructuring programme in the Manufacturing and FMCG sector.

The successful candidate will review current supply chain operations and systems in the companies under review, conduct benchmarking of similar organisations to identify gaps in operational setup and management, and leverage their extensive expertise in supply chain management to define new objectives, drive operational excellence, optimize processes, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance our clients' supply chain capabilities and improve supply resilience.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead assessment of the full supply chain life cycle, including analysis of current procurement methods, processes, laws and regulations, contracts, logistics, inventory management, supply markets, supply costs, and warehousing.
2. Conduct benchmarking exercises of similar organisations regionally and internationally where required to identify gaps and opportunities for enhanced supply chain operations and systems.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement supply chain solutions for the pilot study.
4. Post-pilot, define strategic objectives and deliver supply chain solutions across the factories under review, aligning with business objectives and enhancing overall efficiency.
5. Restructure the new supply chain operating model to align with the Target Operating Model.
6. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for tracking supply chain performance.
7. Facilitate workshops and training sessions to educate clients on best practices in supply chain and change management.
8. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on industry trends, risk management, and supply chain resilience.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or 15+ years of experience in developing and delivering supply chain solutions in business-wide transformation programmes.
2. Sector experience in manufacturing and FMCG is preferable.
3. Strong analytical skills with experience in supply chain modelling and optimization tools.
4. Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software.
5. Knowledge of sustainability practices and their integration into supply chain strategies to ensure resilience.
6. Experience working in the Middle East.
7. Excellent MS Word and PowerPoint skills.

COMPETENCIES

1. Team player
2. Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
3. Robust problem-solving skills
4. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
5. Proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

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Supply Chain • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates