Supply Chain & Operations Manager

Umdasch Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Doka Gulf is seeking a Supply Chain & Operations Manager to shape and optimize our supply chain and operational performance across the UAE and Oman. You will lead demand planning, inventory management, logistics and warehouse operations while driving efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.

This role offers opportunities to influence strategic initiatives, accelerate your career, and make a tangible impact on business success within Doka UAE & Oman.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in supply chain/logistics/ops leadership.
• Experience leading teams and driving improvements.
• Experience in warehouse/yard operations.
• Experience in construction formwork or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and forecasting for UAE and Oman.
• Own inventory management and stock optimization.
• Reduce slow-moving inventory.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics.
• Coordinate material flows between local inventory, regional hubs and Group supply sources.
• Oversee warehouse and yard operations.
• Lead and develop the Warehouse/Yard Manager and operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and digitalization initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs for inventory, logistics, warehouse productivity and safety.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and investment planning.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Commercial and Finance teams.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations / Business / Engineering

Tools

ERP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Are you a driven supply chain leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement Join Doka Gulf as our Supply Chain & Operations Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing our supply chain and operational performance across the UAE and Oman.

In this role youll lead demand planning inventory management logistics and warehouse operations while driving efficiency collaboration and process excellence across the business. Youll have the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives enhance operational performance and make a tangible impact on business success.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-potential operations professional to accelerate their career broaden their leadership experience and make a significant impact across Doka UAE & Oman.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and forecasting for UAE and Oman
• Own inventory management safety stock optimization and inventory health
• Reduce slow-moving and non-moving inventory
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics
• Coordinate material flows between local inventory regional hubs and Group supply sources
• Oversee warehouse and yard operations including receiving storage dispatch return and reconditioning
• Lead and develop the Warehouse/Yard Manager and operational teams
• Lead continuous improvement automation and digitalization initiatives
• Monitor KPIs relating to inventory logistics warehouse productivity and safety
• Support budgeting forecasting and investment planning
• Collaborate closely with Sales Engineering Commercial and Finance teams

Success Measures

• Inventory availability and service levels
• Inventory utilization and working capital performance
• Logistics cost and delivery performance
• Warehouse productivity and inventory accuracy
• Return and reconditioning turnaround times
• Operational safety performance
• Team engagement and talent development

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Business or Engineering
• Minimum 10 years experience in supply chain logistics inventory management or operations leadership
• Experience managing teams and leading operational improvements
• Exposure to warehouse yard or distribution operations
• Experience in construction formwork scaffolding industrial equipment rental or related industries preferred
• Strong ERP Excel and Power BI skills
• Strong leadership potential and commercial awareness
• Excellent English communication skills

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full time
• Location: Dubai / UAE
• Remote Work: No
• Employment Type: Full-time