Supply Chain Executive, Ultra Fast Grocery - UAE National, Supply Chain

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Packaging and Shipping Supplies Executive to enhance their supply chain operations. This role is pivotal in bridging operations with suppliers, ensuring seamless planning and execution of packaging materials. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you'll lead initiatives that maximize efficiency and vendor relationships. If you're passionate about driving data-driven discussions and have extensive experience in packaging processes, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact business success.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant work experience in supply chain.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and SQL for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Establish robust planning processes for business continuity.
• Maintain inventory records of packaging and shipping supplies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Automation

Packaging-related Experience

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps)

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

If you are a supply chain professional with a passion to innovate and contribute in a fast-paced, growing environment, you might be a good fit to join UFG's Supply Chain team as a Packaging and Shipping Supplies Executive.

Job Overview

The Packaging Executive acts as a bridge between operations and upstream suppliers. They are responsible for seamless planning and execution of packaging materials and shipping supplies during peak and off-peak periods, while maximizing customer and vendor experience. This role involves driving decision-making with stakeholders and requires strong organizational skills, along with the ability to facilitate data-driven discussions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish robust planning processes to ensure business continuity.
2. Raise purchase orders for packaging replenishment.
3. Maintain inventory records of packaging and shipping supplies at the store level.
4. Establish SOPs and mechanisms for packaging testing and trials.
5. Lead weekly packaging calls with procurement and finance teams.
6. Lead the packaging charter.
7. Innovate and explore opportunities for continuous improvement in packaging methods, quality, and cost.
8. Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 12 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) and SQL.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Packaging-related experience.
• Experience in process building and project management.
• Ability to drive automation.
• UAE nationality with family book.

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