Senior Specialist - Supply Chain Automation

Talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,160 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

talabat is seeking a Senior Specialist - Supply Chain Automation to lead regional automation initiatives across MENA markets in the logistics domain. The role focuses on transforming manual planning, supplier management, inventory, and distribution workflows into scalable automation solutions with integrated systems and analytics.

You will partner with local market teams and regional leadership, shaping roadmaps, products, and governance while delivering measurable productivity and visibility

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a fast-paced FMCG/retail/supply chain tech environment.
• Strong experience delivering supply chain automation, product, transformation or analytics initiatives.
• 3–4 years of practical experience with mature ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle, JDA or comparable platforms.
• Advanced experience with SQL, BigQuery, and data technologies (EDI integrations).
• Strong Python capability for automation and analytics.
• Proven track record delivering product roadmaps, launches and regional technology rollouts.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into scalable product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the regional supply chain automation roadmap across MENA markets.
• Design scalable solutions for demand planning, replenishment, supplier management, inventory control, and DC operations.
• Develop automation frameworks deployable across several countries with limited local customization.
• Identify bottlenecks and gaps that reduce productivity and automate them.
• Lead testing, validation, and rollout of central supply chain tools across regions.
• Coordinate with Product, Data, and Engineering to align automation priorities with roadmaps.

Skills

Supply chain automation

Regional process transformation

Demand planning

Inventory management

Replenishment

Supplier management

Distribution centre operations

ERP systems

API integrations

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDA

SQL

BigQuery

Python

EDI integrations

Data pipelines

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Senior Specialist - Supply Chain Automation

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain

Function: Supply Chain

Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 26000-38000 (estimated, confirm with employer)

Overview

Senior Specialist - Supply Chain Automation in Dubai is a regional hiring opportunity within the Logistics and Supply Chain industry for an experienced transformation professional. The role will convert manual planning, supplier management, inventory, and distribution centre workflows into scalable automation solutions, integrated systems, and advanced analytics across MENA markets.

The Senior Specialist will lead regional initiatives that improve productivity, data visibility, decision-making, and operational consistency across demand planning, replenishment, supplier performance, inventory management, and distribution centre operations. Acting as the link between local market teams, regional leadership, and central Product, Data, and Engineering functions, the specialist will translate business problems into automation roadmaps, analytics products, system integrations, and repeatable operating frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the regional supply chain automation roadmap across MENA markets.
• Design scalable solutions for demand planning, replenishment, supplier management, inventory control, and distribution centre operations.
• Develop automation frameworks that can be deployed across several countries with limited local customization.
• Identify operational bottlenecks, repetitive tasks, and process gaps that reduce productivity.
• Automate supplier communication, purchase order follow-ups, exception handling, and routine reporting.
• Convert successful local-market solutions into standardized regional processes and tools.
• Establish governance procedures for automation adoption, ownership, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary regional partner for central Product, Data, Technology, and Engineering teams.
• Align regional automation priorities with the wider supply chain product and technology roadmap.
• Gather operational requirements and translate them into clear product specifications and user stories.
• Lead testing, validation, implementation, and regional rollout of central supply chain tools.
• Support the integration and adoption of platforms such as IDP and Supplier Central.
• Provide structured feedback to central teams based on operational data, user experience, and process performance.
• Build and maintain data pipelines using SQL, BigQuery, Python, and related technologies.
• Create automated dashboards, alerts, and reporting products for supply chain decision-making.
• Track fill rate, product availability, service levels, inventory health, and stock transfers.
• Monitor supplier performance, forecast accuracy, distribution centre capacity, and utilization.
• Develop analytical products that identify exceptions, risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Build lightweight applications and API-based integrations between operational systems and communication tools.
• Use cloud platforms, workflow automation software, and AI-enabled tools to improve visibility and productivity.
• Support automation initiatives across receiving, inventory control, stock transfers, labour planning, and capacity management.
• Develop real-time distribution centre alerts and operational visibility tools.
• Standardize distribution centre performance indicators and reporting practices across markets.
• Coordinate product launches, pilot programmes, testing cycles, and go-to-market activities.
• Measure automation impact through time savings, adoption rates, service improvement, and operational performance.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, process maps, governance records, and implementation guidance.
• Communicate priorities, progress, risks, and recommendations to regional and senior stakeholders.

Ideal Profile

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Data, Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a fast-paced FMCG, CPG, retail, consulting, or supply chain technology environment.
• Strong experience delivering supply chain automation, product, transformation, or analytics initiatives.
• Between 3 and 4 years of practical experience using mature ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle, JDA, or comparable enterprise platforms.
• Advanced experience with SQL, BigQuery, EDI integrations, or related data technologies.
• Strong Python capability for automation, analytics, or data pipeline development.
• Demonstrated success delivering product roadmaps, product launches, automation programmes, or regional technology rollouts.
• Experience translating operational requirements into product specifications and scalable solutions.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, replenishment, inventory management, supplier operations, and distribution centres.
• Familiarity with API integrations, cloud services, workflow automation, and AI-enabled tools.
• Knowledge of AI models and their supply chain applications is advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Studio, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.
• Highly organized, process-driven, and comfortable managing several regional initiatives.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, 5S, or continuous improvement methods is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving ability supported by analytical and process-oriented thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across technical, operational, and senior leadership audiences.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across markets without relying on direct authority.

Skills Set

• Supply chain automation
• Regional process transformation
• Demand planning
• Inventory management
• Replenishment
• Supplier management
• Distribution centre operations
• Warehousing management systems
• Enterprise resource planning
• SAP
• Oracle
• JDA
• SQL
• BigQuery
• Python
• EDI integrations
• Data pipelines
• API integrations
• Workflow automation
• Product roadmaps
• Product specifications
• Product rollout
• Product go-to-market
• Automated dashboards
• Tableau
• Data Studio
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Sheets
• Forecast accuracy
• Fill rate analysis
• Service level monitoring
• Inventory health
• Stock transfers
• Supplier performance
• Capacity planning
• DC utilization
• Cloud platforms
• Artificial intelligence
• Lean Six Sigma
• 5S
• Process governance
• Stakeholder management

Why Join Us

This role offers regional ownership of high-impact automation and transformation initiatives across talabat's MENA supply chain network. The successful candidate will influence planning, inventory, supplier performance, distribution centre productivity, data visibility, and operational scalability across multiple markets. The position provides exposure to Product, Engineering, Data, Technology, and senior regional leadership while offering the opportunity to build solutions that reduce manual effort, improve decisions, and create measurable operational value at scale.

About the Company

talabat is a leading food, grocery, and on-demand delivery platform serving customers across the Middle East and North Africa. As part of Delivery Hero, talabat combines regional supply chain expertise with global product, data, engineering, and technology capabilities to build fast, reliable, and scalable delivery operations.