Head of Supply Chain - Hiring UAE National

Key Responsibilities Supply Chain Strategy • Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, planning, logistics, warehousing, and distribution. • Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining service quality and operational efficiency. • Build a resilient and scalable supply chain capable of supporting business growth. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing • Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for direct and indirect materials. • Develop supplier sourcing strategies and negotiate commercial agreements. • Evaluate supplier performance and establish long-term strategic partnerships. • Ensure procurement compliance with company policies and governance standards. Planning & Inventory Management • Oversee demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization. • Improve forecast accuracy and maintain optimal inventory levels. • Minimize stock shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete materials. • Monitor inventory turnover and working capital utilization. Logistics & Warehousing • Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations. • Optimize transportation, freight, and warehouse performance. • Ensure timely product availability and on-time customer deliveries. • Monitor logistics costs and service-level performance. Operations & Process Improvement • Lead supply chain digital transformation initiatives. • Improve operational processes using Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. • Develop and monitor supply chain KPIs and dashboards. • Implement automation and best practices to improve efficiency. Stakeholder & Vendor Management • Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams. • Build strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and third-party service providers. • Resolve supply chain disruptions proactively and implement risk mitigation strategies. Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. • Develop business continuity and supply chain risk management strategies. • Monitor supplier compliance with quality, ESG, and ethical sourcing standards. Leadership • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing supply chain teams. • Drive employee engagement, succession planning, and capability development. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. • Master's Degree or MBA is preferred. • Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, CIPS, APICS, CPIM, or Lean Six Sigma are highly desirable. Show more Show less

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Master's Degree or MBA is preferred. Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, CIPS, APICS, CPIM, or Lean Six Sigma are highly desirable.

Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives; Drive continuous improvement across procurement, planning, logistics, warehousing, and distribution; Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining service quality and efficiency; Build a resilient and scalable supply chain for growth. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for direct and indirect materials; Develop supplier sourcing strategies and negotiate agreements; Evaluate supplier performance and establish long-term partnerships; Ensure procurement compliance. Planning & Inventory Management: Oversee demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization; Improve forecast accuracy and maintain optimal inventory; Minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolescence; Monitor turnover and working capital. Logistics & Warehousing: Manage inbound/outbound logistics; Optimize transportation, freight, and warehouse performance; Ensure on-time product availability and deliveries; Monitor logistics costs and SLAs. Operations & Process Improvement: Lead supply chain digital transformation; Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies; Develop and monitor KPIs and dashboards; Implement automation and best practices. Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams; Build strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners; Proactively resolve disruptions and mitigate risk. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure regulatory compliance and policies; Develop business continuity and risk strategies; Monitor supplier compliance with quality, ESG, and ethical sourcing standards. Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain teams; Drive engagement and development; Foster accountability and collaboration.