Supply Chain & Operations Manager – UAE & Oman

📍 Dubai, UAE • 🏢 Doka Gulf • 🏗️ Construction / Formwork & Scaffolding • Full-time On-site The Context Doka, a global leader in formwork and scaffolding solutions with 7,000 employees across 60+ countries, is looking for a Supply Chain & Operations Manager to lead its UAE and Oman operations from its Dubai headquarters. Operating from a 50,000 sqm facility combining office, warehouse, and reconditioning operations, Doka Gulf is a strategically significant hub for the company's Middle East and Africa growth. What The Role Covers Demand Planning & Inventory Management You lead demand planning and forecasting for UAE and Oman, own inventory management and safety stock optimization, and actively reduce slow-moving and non-moving inventory. You monitor inventory health and working capital performance as core accountability areas. Logistics & Material Flow You manage inbound and outbound logistics, coordinating material flows between local inventory, regional hubs, and Group supply sources. You oversee warehouse and yard operations including receiving, storage, dispatch, return, and reconditioning — a distinctive element given Doka's equipment rental model. Team Leadership & Operational Excellence You lead and develop the Warehouse/Yard Manager and operational teams, drive continuous improvement, automation, and digitalization initiatives, and monitor KPIs across inventory, logistics, warehouse productivity, and safety performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration You collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance teams, and support budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning across the supply chain and operations function. Candidate Profile • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Engineering • 10 years minimum in supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or operations leadership • Experience managing teams and leading operational improvement initiatives • Exposure to warehouse, yard, or distribution operations • Construction, formwork, scaffolding, industrial equipment rental, or related industry experience preferred • Strong ERP, Excel, and Power BI skills • Excellent English communication skills with strong commercial awareness Why This Role Stands Out - Supply Tech Nexus Take Doka's equipment rental model adds a layer of operational complexity that most supply chain roles don't have — managing reconditioning cycles, return logistics, and yard operations alongside standard inbound/outbound flows is genuinely demanding and builds transferable skills across the industrial equipment and construction sectors. The UAE and Oman dual-country scope from a 50,000 sqm Dubai facility gives this role meaningful scale, and Doka's position as a world leader in formwork means consistent exposure to major construction projects across the region. For supply chain leaders with a construction or industrial background looking for a high-ownership manager role, this is a strong opportunity with direct P&L visibility. Salary Benchmark - UAE Market (2024/2025) For a Supply Chain & Operations Manager with 10+ years of experience in construction or industrial operations, based in Dubai: • Base salary: AED 30,000 - 35,000/month Curated and published by Supply Tech Nexus - the job platform dedicated to supply chain and logistics professionals across the MENA & GCC region. Victor L. | Supply Tech Nexus | Logistics • WMS • SAP • GCC Region Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Engineering; 10 years minimum in supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or operations leadership; Experience managing teams and leading operational improvement initiatives; Exposure to warehouse, yard, or distribution operations; Strong ERP, Excel, and Power BI skills; Excellent English communication skills with strong commercial awareness

Lead demand planning and forecasting for UAE and Oman, own inventory management and safety stock optimization, and actively reduce slow-moving and non-moving inventory. Monitor inventory health and working capital performance. Manage inbound and outbound logistics, coordinating 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, drive continuous improvement, automation, and digitalization initiatives, and monitor KPIs across inventory, logistics, warehouse productivity, and safety performance. Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance teams, and support budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning across the supply chain and operations function.