Technical Parts Supervisor – Supply Chain (General Motors)

DHL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global company

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Technical Parts Supervisor – Supply Chain (General Motors) to bridge Quality, Technical, and Parts Planning teams. Identify trends in defects and service campaigns; translate insights into inventory strategies that ensure high fill rates.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in automotive order fulfillment or supply chain, an engineering degree, and proficiency with SAP, Excel, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in order fulfillment, inventory management, or supply chain management in the automotive industry.
• Engineering (Automotive/Mechanical) degree required; additional supply chain education is a plus.
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and Advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high system fill rate ensuring the right part is available at the right time.
• Understand technical bulletins and ensure accurate parts planning and inventory.
• Plan part availability based on quality failure rates and seasonality.
• Monitor defective frequencies, warranty claims, and trends to adjust inventory strategies.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control to maintain accurate stock levels and meet orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering (Automotive/Mechanical)

Supply chain management education (plus)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job description

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Who finds the right solutions at the right time? You do! Then we need to hear from you. Grab this unique opportunity to join the best Freight forward company. DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for a Technical Parts Supervisor – Supply Chain (General Motors) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Technical Parts Supervisor acts as the operational bridge between Quality, Technical, and Parts Planning teams. The primary responsibility is to identify emerging trends in quality defects, technical issues, and service campaigns—and translate these insights into actionable inventory strategies that ensure optimal availability while minimizing excess stock. This role is essential for maintaining high fill rates, and preventing parts shortages.

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Technical Parts Supervisor – Supply Chain (General Motors) position

• Maintain a high system fill rate ensuring right part is available at the right time
• Comprehend technical bulletins and ensure accurate parts planning and inventory
• Work with Technical & Quality teams to plan and ensure part availability based on quality failure rates
• Monitor defect frequencies, warranty claims, repeat failures, and statistical quality data to identify emerging trends
• Estimate short‑term and long‑term demand impact per part number and model
• Understand and plan effectively for parts based on seasonality
• Monitor and manage back orders, ensuring timely fulfillment and communication with various teams
• Analyze data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate with Inventory Control team to maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure stock availability to meet order requirements
• Prepare and maintain reports on order status, and fulfillment performance
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency
• Identify areas for improvement in the order fulfillment process and develop strategies to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Stay updated on industry best practices and incorporate them into the fulfillment process
• Train and guide team members on standard operating procedures, and best practices

General

• Work towards the organizational goals with the team

Key Performance Indicators :

• Fill Rate

• Back Orders

Now, here is what we need from you!

Experience

• Min 3 years professional experience in order fulfillment, inventory management, or supply chain management in the automotive industry

Education:

• Engineering (Automotive/Mechanical), additional education in supply chain management is a plus

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Proficiency in SAP, or other inventory management software and systems
• Analytical skills, with excellent proficiency in Advanced MS Excel, Power BI or other analytical tools

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization is an ongoing key focus area.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than 30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.