Parts & Supply Chain Director

Volkswagen Group; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Group Middle East seeks a seasoned Parts & Supply Chain Director to oversee operations and manage logistics for the VWGME Parts Distribution Centre. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the OEM automotive industry and substantial experience in parts management, logistics, and dealership operations, ensuring compliance and profitability.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in the automotive parts industry.
• 5 years’ experience within the wholesale distributor environment.
• Minimum of 2 years team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the VWGME Parts Distribution Centre.
• Lead supplier contract negotiations to drive value.
• Track and report on regulatory requirements across GCC and Levant markets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Supplier Management

Business Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business

Engineering

Automotive or a related field

Job description

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We're looking for a seasoned Parts & Supply Chain Director for Volkswagen Group Middle East within our Group Aftersales Division. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in the OEM automotive industry, a strong background in the parts business, and homologation experience is a strong advantage.

What You'll Do :

• Oversee daily operations of the VWGME Parts Distribution Centre and logistics partners, ensuring alignment with company policies and AG targets.
• Monitor and manage logistics costs to boost After Sales profitability.
• Lead supplier contract negotiations to drive value while maintaining high service standards for dealers.
• Execute the Accident Management strategy to improve customer retention and increase profitability for dealers and the NSC.
• Grow parts sales through strategic After Sales programs (e.g., Trade Parts, consumables).
• Provide the Brand After Sales teams with parts data and support for business case validation (SOPEX).
• Track and report on regulatory requirements across GCC and Levant markets to VWGME and Brand HQ.
• Ensure all vehicles meet local legal and technical standards.
• Support factory compliance checks and take corrective actions if non-compliance is found, including informing AG and issuing dealer sales stops when needed.

What We’re Looking For :

• Proven experience with an Automotive OEM.
• At least 10 years in the automotive parts industry, including knowledge of dealership operations, plus 5 years’ experience within the wholesale distributor environment, and a minimum of 2 years team management experience.
• Strong understanding of dealership operations, logistics, inventory, and supplier management.
• Experience with homologation processes or market regulation management.
• Business intelligence and reporting tools experience is a plus.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Automotive, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in Business Management or Marketing are a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Supply Chain, Distribution, and Strategy / Planning

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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