Head of Supply Chain & Operations – Abu Dhabi

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Leader to manage procurement, logistics, and operations planning. You will drive demand planning, inventory control, supplier relations, and contracts management across the organization.

Responsibilities include optimizing costs, developing analytics, leading teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies. A strong background in SCM, 12+ years experience, and leadership in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Operations or Supply Chain fields.
• 12 years’ supply chain management experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing with S4 Hana and Coupa preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supply chain activities from procurement to delivery of finished goods.
• Lead demand planning, inventory control, and ERP-driven analytics.
• Manage supplier contracts, sourcing strategies, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Change management

Continuous improvement

Strategic planning

Operations management

Supply chain management

QHSSE awareness

Education

Master’s in Operations/Supply Chain

MBA in SCM

Job description

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Leader to manage procurement, logistics, and operations planning. You will drive demand planning, inventory control, supplier relations, and contracts management across the organization.

Responsibilities include optimizing costs, developing analytics, leading teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies. A strong background in SCM, 12+ years experience, and leadership in manufacturing are required.