Head of Supply Chain - Gulf+

As the Head of Supply Chain for the Gulf+ Cluster, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure the efficient and effective flow of products from suppliers to customers. You will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction while maintaining cost-efficiency and compliance.

Areas of Responsibility:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the supply chain strategy for the Gulf+ cluster in alignment with the company's overall business goals.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost reduction, and process optimization across the supply chain.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals, including procurement, logistics, demand planning, and inventory management.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the supply chain team.

Supplier and Vendor Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating terms, contracts, and pricing to ensure reliable and cost-effective sourcing of materials and products.
• Monitor supplier performance and take proactive measures to address any issues that may arise.

Demand and Supply Planning:

• Oversee the demand forecasting and supply planning processes to ensure optimal inventory levels and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align demand forecasts with market trends and promotions.

Logistics and Distribution:

• Manage transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to customers and distribution centers.
• Optimize distribution networks to reduce lead times and transportation costs.

Operational Excellence:

• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, quality, and agility.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess operational performance and drive corrective actions as needed.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, such as geopolitical, regulatory, and operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on supply chain performance and initiatives.

Experience:

• Proven experience of 8 years in supply chain management, with 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, practices, and trends within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing and motivating teams.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office package (Excel/Word/PP)
• Outlook
• ERP
• Demand Forecasting tool
• Proficiency in supply chain software and technologies; experience with ERP and demand planning systems is preferred.