Supply Chain Manager

Gemini Group of Companies; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Group of Companies seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations across its UAE building materials business. The role requires strong UAE experience and expertise in procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics.

You will lead a team and coordinate with multiple functions to ensure timely availability of materials. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in SCM or related field, with MBA or professional certifications being a plus, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, CPIM are advantageous.
• 7–10 years of relevant UAE supply chain experience.
• Experience in building materials, trading, manufacturing or construction related products preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory, demand planning, warehousing and logistics.
• Good understanding of UAE import procedures, shipping, customs clearance and local distribution.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations across UAE.
• Develop inventory planning and replenishment strategies.
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouses, sales and operations.
• Monitor stock movement and address slow/non-moving inventory.
• Improve processes to reduce lead times and costs.
• Manage supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Support import, shipping, customs clearance and local logistics.
• Establish and monitor KPIs; provide management reports.
• Lead and develop the supply chain team across business units.

Skills

Procurement

Demand planning

Inventory management

Warehousing

Logistics

Leadership

Negotiation

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related

MBA / Master’s in SCM/Operations/Logistics

Professional certifications (CIPS, CSCP, CPIM)

Tools

ERP systems

SC reporting tools

Job description

Gemini Group is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to manage and strengthen our end-to-end supply chain operations across our Building Materials Business in UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, demand planning, inventory, warehousing, logistics and distribution.
• Develop effective inventory planning and replenishment strategies to maintain optimum stock levels across branches and warehouses.
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement teams, warehouses, sales teams and operations to ensure timely availability and movement of materials.
• Monitor stock movement, slow-moving and non-moving inventory and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Improve supply chain processes to reduce lead times, control costs and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage supplier performance, delivery schedules and supply-related risks.
• Support import, shipping, customs clearance and local logistics activities.
• Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs and provide regular management reports.
• Lead and develop the supply chain team and ensure effective coordination across different business units.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.
• MBA / Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Logistics will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, CPIM or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant supply chain experience, including strong UAE experience.
• Experience in building materials, trading, manufacturing, construction-related products or a similar industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, demand planning, warehousing and logistics.
• Good understanding of UAE import procedures, shipping, customs clearance and local distribution.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain reporting tools.