Supply Chain Manager

DYNAGRAPH; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solution provider in Dubai seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and optimize logistics. You will manage inventory, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure robust operations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role requires fluent Arabic and English, and involves frequent travel across MENA. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, or production.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; French is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within MENA.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities and maintain strategic execution.
• Oversee logistics and ensure proper supply chain infrastructure.
• Negotiate with forwarding and customs agents.

Skills

Procurement experience

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Ability to work with all management levels

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Management

MBA

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems

Dynamics GP

Job description

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities. He /she support the maintenance and execution of strategies, focusing on cost-savings and cost-avoidance whilst delivering agreed strategic and operational business requirements locally and at Group level.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Strategic network optimization, including the number, location, and size of warehousing and facilities.
• Oversee the logistics including overseas shipping.
• Ensure proper infrastructure to support supply chain operations.
• Establish transportation strategy, including frequency, routes, and contracting.
• Benchmarking of all operations against competitors and implementation of best practice throughout the enterprise
• Understand the business needs and develop resource plans, manpower plans, various analyses (e.g., organizational, markets, feasibility, cost/benefit studies);
• Manage inventory flow and ensure material quality by appropriate testing;
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that are in compliance with company’s needs.
• Responsible for all purchasing & billing activities within the Dynagraph
• Responsible for the consumable pricing within the Dynagraph
• Ensure purchase lead times for spare parts and consumables are efficient
• Negotiate and handle the relationship with forwarding and customs, clearing agents
• Maintain the forwarder & Clearing agents contact list
• Monitor the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels;
• Ensure the proper store keeping of all purchased consumable goods according to vendor specifications
• Coordinate with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory carry costs;
• Work on the monthly & quarterly reporting based on the Dynamics GP Enterprise Resource Planning Solution
• Manage and mentor his/her team;
• Ensures achievement of performance targets for teams are in line with the baseline program;

Key Result Area

• Ensure a robust supply chain, lead stock rationalization and cost reduction programs and develop and improve supplier relationships and performance.

Required Qualifications

• The candidate shall have a Bachelor Degree in Business Management or Technical area preferably. An MBA is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, or production
• Very good command of Arabic, English. French is an asset
• Ability to understand and appreciate technical issues associated with purchase and supply of printing materials
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, executive leadership and support staff
• Willingness to travel frequently to the variety of countries within MENA
• Able to present complex technical information and concepts in business terms
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, employees of company
• Understanding of how to develop and implement business strategies
• Innovative; Proactive; positive, meet challenges with a Can-do Attitude
• Self-starter who can operate both individually and as part of a team
• Hands-on approach, where appropriate, to ensure project delivery
• Able to supervise a large staff of middle management and support staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Organization and coordination skills
• Strong emotional control
• Dependability, and ethical integrity
• Strong project management skills and time management skills
• Analytical, creative and self-driven
• Customer and service oriented
• Know how to delegate work

Strong Knowledge of IT Tools, ERP’S, MSOffice, Great Plain an advantage.