Operations Manager

Easy And Fast To Upload Your CV; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Easy And Fast To Upload Your CV is seeking an experienced Operations Manager based in Dubai to lead end-to-end food supply chain performance across Middle East markets. You will drive sourcing, production planning, inventory, warehousing and distribution with a strong focus on cost control and service levels.

The role requires hands-on leadership in regional distribution, multi-country operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance with GCC standards and local municipality rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum significant experience in operations/supply chain in FMCG or Food Service sectors.
• Experience managing regional Middle East supply chains is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regional regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end operations across sourcing, production planning, inventory management, warehousing and distribution.
• Design and manage efficient supply chain flows across Middle East markets including imports/exports and in-market distribution.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels balancing availability, freshness, and working capital.
• Lead demand planning and forecasting with sales and commercial teams.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, co-packers, logistics providers and distributors.
• Drive cost reduction, waste minimization and lead time improvements.
• Coordinate with QA/regulatory teams to maintain certifications and compliance.
• Establish SOPs and performance standards across operations.
• Act as operational lead for regional partners and market entries.

Skills

Supply chain

Operations management

FMCG

Food industry

Demand planning

Inventory management

Logistics

Leadership

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Operations Management

Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain planning tools

Job description

Role Summary

The Operations Manager will lead end-to-end operational performance for the food business across Middle East markets with a strong focus on supply chain efficiency cost control service levels and compliance. The role is based in Dubai and works closely with procurement manufacturing in Europe logistics sales and regional partners to ensure smooth and scalable operations.

This position requires a hands-on operator with solid experience in food supply chains regional distribution and multi-country operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Supply Chain

• Own day-to-day operations across sourcing production planning inventory management warehousing and distribution.
• Design and manage efficient supply chain flows across Middle East markets including imports exports and in-market distribution.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels to balance availability freshness and working capital.
• Lead demand planning and forecasting in coordination with sales and commercial teams.
• Manage relationships with suppliers co-packers logistics providers and distributors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost waste and lead times.

Food Industry & Quality Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with food safety quality and regulatory requirements across all operating markets (e.g. local municipality rules GCC standards import/export regulations).
• Oversee quality assurance processes audits and corrective actions.
• Work closely with QA and regulatory teams to maintain certifications and approvals.

Regional Operations (Middle East)

• Coordinate operations across multiple Middle East countries adapting to local regulations and market requirements.
• Support market entry or expansion initiatives by setting up supply chain and operational structures.
• Act as the operational point of contact for regional partners and distributors.

Financial & Performance Management

• Own operational budgets and cost control including logistics warehousing and production-related costs.
• Track and report KPIs such as service level OTIF inventory turns waste and cost per unit.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans related to supply disruptions capacity constraints or regulatory changes.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and develop the operations and supply chain team.
• Work closely with sales marketing finance and senior management to align operational capabilities with business goals.
• Establish clear SOPs and performance standards across operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Management Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 812 years of experience in operations and supply chain roles within the FMCG or Food Service industry.
• Proven experience managing regional supply chains across the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing cold chain (where applicable) and distribution models.
• Hands-on experience with demand planning inventory optimization and supplier management.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and regulatory requirements in the region.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Practical hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on execution.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain planning tools.
• Fluent in English

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Reliable product availability across all Middle East markets.
• Optimized supply chain costs and improved operational efficiency.
• Scalable operations that support business growth and market expansion.
• A motivated high-performing operations team.