Supply Chain Manager

Business Enhancers; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food FMCG company in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Manager with over 10 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain management. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of GCC regulations, and experience in managing end-to-end supply chains. Candidates should be familiar with food products and have a proven track record of leadership in a manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence operational excellence in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management within Food FMCG.
• Proven experience in wet and dry food products.
• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain from sourcing to distribution.
• Ensure compliance with GCC food regulations and audits.
• Lead supply chain and operations teams.

Skills

Demand planning

Procurement and supplier negotiation

Inventory management

ERP / MRP systems

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Business / Industry Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management within Food FMCG manufacturing
• Proven experience in wet and dry food products (sauces, condiments, spices, or similar)
• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing environments (not trading or distribution only)
• Experience managing end-to-end supply chain: sourcing, planning, production coordination, warehousing, and distribution
• Strong understanding of GCC food regulations and audits (UAE / KSA exposure preferred)
• Experience handling imported raw materials and GCC exports
• Prior leadership experience managing supply chain or operations teams

Skills

Skills & Functional Expertise

• Demand planning, forecasting, and S&OP
• Procurement and supplier negotiation (local and international)
• Inventory, batch, and shelf-life management
• ERP / MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Coordination with Production, QA, and R&D
• Warehousing and logistics management (ambient and temperature-controlled)
• Export documentation, INCOTERMS, and customs processes
• Strong analytical, cost control, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multi-SKU and fast-moving environments
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice to Have (Optional)

• APICS (CPIM / CSCP), CIPS, Lean, or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with NPD / product launches
• Exposure to ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, Halal compliance