Supply Chain Director

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Supply Chain Director to lead strategy, procurement, logistics, inventory and distribution, driving efficiency, cost control, and service performance.

You will oversee procurement, warehousing, distribution, supplier management, forecasting, and ERP systems, and collaborate with finance, sales and operations to optimize performance in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive senior leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory, warehousing, and distribution.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Strong negotiation, commercial, financial, and cost-control skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, ERP, WMS, or supply chain systems.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of supply chain risk and business continuity.
• Knowledge of UAE/GCC customs, import/export, and logistics requirements is advantageous.
• Knowledge of multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee procurement, sourcing, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs, costs, service levels, and operational performance.
• Manage supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation, and relationships.
• Oversee inventory planning, demand forecasting, purchasing, and replenishment.
• Optimize transportation, warehouse, and distribution operations.
• Identify cost-saving and supply chain efficiency opportunities.
• Manage supply risks, disruptions, and contingency planning.
• Coordinate with finance, sales, operations, procurement, and other departments.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and contract compliance.
• Manage supply chain budgets, spending, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Utilize ERP, procurement, inventory, and supply chain management systems.
• Ensure compliance with customs, import/export, logistics, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare supply chain reports, forecasts, and management recommendations.
• Lead, develop, and improve supply chain teams and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cost control

Analytics

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP

WMS

Job description

Role Description

A Supply Chain Director leads supply chain strategy, procurement, logistics, inventory, and distribution activities while improving efficiency, cost control, and service performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee procurement, sourcing, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs, costs, service levels, and operational performance.
• Manage supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation, and relationships.
• Oversee inventory planning, demand forecasting, purchasing, and replenishment.
• Optimize transportation, warehouse, and distribution operations.
• Identify cost-saving and supply chain efficiency opportunities.
• Manage supply risks, disruptions, and contingency planning.
• Coordinate with finance, sales, operations, procurement, and other departments.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and contract compliance.
• Manage supply chain budgets, spending, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Utilize ERP, procurement, inventory, and supply chain management systems.
• Ensure compliance with customs, import/export, logistics, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare supply chain reports, forecasts, and management recommendations.
• Lead, develop, and improve supply chain teams and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in supply chain management and senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory, warehousing, and distribution.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Strong negotiation, commercial, financial, and cost-control skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, ERP, WMS, or supply chain systems.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of supply chain risk and business continuity.
• Knowledge of UAE/GCC customs, import/export, and logistics requirements is advantageous.
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Professional, accountable, proactive, and results-oriented.