Supply Chain Director

Approach People Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Director in Dubai to manage and optimize all aspects of supply chain functions. This high-level role involves strategic responsibilities including Demand and Supply planning, logistics optimization, and team leadership, requiring significant experience in global supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Supply Chain Management or related functions.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially medical devices is advantageous.
• Experienced in leading multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing SCM functions including S&OP and Production Planning.
• Implement and lead Demand and Supply planning best practices for UAE markets.
• Optimizing logistics footprint to increase service levels and reduce costs.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Logistics Optimization

SAP Implementation

Leadership

Facilitation Skills

Job description

We are looking for a Supply Chain Director who will be based in Dubai. This role will report to the Vice President of Global Supply Chain & Sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the SCM functions including S&OP, Production Planning, Inventory Management and warehouse/distribution network
• Implement and lead Demand and Supply planning best practices for UAE markets including phase in and phase out planning
• Manage warehouse and distribution network including service levels, inventory positions, complaints and costs
• Build an organizational structure that supports the commercial operations (Business Partner Relationship)
• Continually evaluate and optimize logistics footprint to increase service levels, reduce costs and optimize inventory
• Further evolve financial and customer facing metrics
• Ensure business process are aligned with implementation of SAP
• Management and cooperation in all global development, improvement and organizational projects
• Responsible for all costs within the area of functional control

Your Qualifications

• 10+ years in SCM or related functions with fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain Management within a global organization
• Experience within a manufacturing environment – medical device industry as an advantage
• Experienced in leading multiple teams
• Open personality with good facilitation skills enabling to network and proactively influence and integrate people