Supply Chain & Operations Manager

Umdasch Shopfitting Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Doka Gulf in the UAE is seeking a Supply Chain & Operations Manager to shape and optimize our supply chain and operational performance across the UAE and Oman. You’ll lead demand planning, inventory management, logistics and warehouse operations while driving efficiency and process excellence.

This role offers exposure to strategic initiatives, collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Commercial and Finance teams, and leadership of the Warehouse Yard Manager and teams to improve KPI performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

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.

Skills

ERP

Excel

Power BI

Leadership

Inventory management

Forecasting

Logistics

Process improvement

English communication

Education

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

Tools

ERP software

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 you’ll lead demand planning, inventory management, logistics and warehouse operations while driving efficiency, collaboration and process excellence across the business. You’ll 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

• Bachelor's 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