Supply Chain Supervisor jobs in United Arab Emirates

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities. He /she support the maintenance and execution of strategies, focusing on cost-savings and cost-avoidance whilst delivering agreed strategic and operational business requirements locally and at Group level.

• Strategic network optimization, including the number, location, and size of warehousing and facilities.
• Oversee the logistics including overseas shipping.
• Ensure proper infrastructure to support supply chain operations.
• Establish transportation strategy, including frequency, routes, and contracting.
• Benchmarking of all operations against competitors and implementation of best practice throughout the enterprise
• Understand the business needs and develop resource plans, manpower plans, various analyses (e.g., organizational, markets, feasibility, cost/benefit studies);
• Manage inventory flow and ensure material quality by appropriate testing;
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that are in compliance with company’s needs.
• Responsible for all purchasing & billing activities within the Dynagraph
• Responsible for the consumable pricing within the Dynagraph
• Ensure purchase lead times for spare parts and consumables are efficient
• Negotiate and handle the relationship with forwarding and customs, clearing agents
• Maintain the forwarder & Clearing agents contact list
• Monitor the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels;
• Ensure the proper store keeping of all purchased consumable goods according to vendor specifications
• Coordinate with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory carry costs;
• Work on the monthly & quarterly reporting based on the Dynamics GP Enterprise Resource Planning Solution
• Manage and mentor his/her team;
• Ensures achievement of performance targets for teams are in line with the baseline program;

• Ensure a robust supply chain, lead stock rationalization and cost reduction programs and develop and improve supplier relationships and performance.

• The candidate shall have a Bachelor Degree in Business Management or Technical area preferably. An MBA is a plus

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, or production
• Very good command of Arabic, English. French is an asset
• Ability to understand and appreciate technical issues associated with purchase and supply of printing materials
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, executive leadership and support staff
• Willingness to travel frequently to the variety of countries within MENA
• Able to present complex technical information and concepts in business terms
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, employees of company
• Understanding of how to develop and implement business strategies
• Innovative; Proactive; positive, meet challenges with a Can-do Attitude
• Self-starter who can operate both individually and as part of a team
• Hands-on approach, where appropriate, to ensure project delivery
• Able to supervise a large staff of middle management and support staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Organization and coordination skills
• Strong emotional control
• Dependability, and ethical integrity
• Strong project management skills and time management skills
• Analytical, creative and self-driven
• Customer and service oriented
• Know how to delegate work

Strong Knowledge of IT Tools, ERP’S, MSOffice, Great Plain an advantage.