Regional Head of Supply Chain (APAC) – Global Speciality Chemicals Manufacturer

Regional Head of Supply Chain (APAC) – Global Speciality Chemicals Manufacturer Dubai, UAE | Senior Regional Leadership Role | Competitive Package Bramwith Consulting is partnering with a leading global speciality chemicals manufacturer to recruit an APAC Regional Supply Chain Manager, overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations across a complex international manufacturing and distribution network. Based in Dubai, this senior leadership position will take responsibility for supply chain performance across manufacturing facilities in Dubai and India, third-party manufacturing operations in China and warehousing and distribution activities in Australia. As a member of the Regional Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Regional Managing Director, ensuring supply chain strategy supports commercial growth, customer service, profitability and working capital objectives. Reporting to the Head of Group Supply Chain, you will lead and develop site-level Supply Chain Managers, driving greater integration, consistency and operational performance across the region. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end regional supply chain operations across chemical manufacturing, planning, customer service, logistics, warehousing and distribution. • Oversee and integrate supply chain activities across Dubai, India, China and Australia, improving coordination between manufacturing sites and external partners. • Work closely with the Regional Managing Director and senior commercial leaders to align supply chain performance with wider business objectives. • Lead regional S&OP/IBP and S&OE processes, balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory and raw material availability. • Drive improvements in customer service, inventory optimisation, working capital, logistics costs and supply chain efficiency. • Lead and develop regional supply chain teams, strengthening accountability, collaboration and operational performance. • Manage complex supply chain challenges, including material shortages, manufacturing constraints, supply disruptions and business continuity risks. • Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing and Finance to improve supply resilience and support regional profitability. Experience Required: • Significant supply chain leadership experience within an international manufacturing organisation, ideally chemicals, speciality materials or a related process manufacturing sector. • Proven experience managing end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple manufacturing sites and international markets. • Strong understanding of S&OP/IBP, production planning, inventory management, logistics and customer service. • Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and influencing senior stakeholders across complex matrix organisations. • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance service, cost, cash, risk and business growth. • A track record of improving supply chain performance, managing operational challenges and leading change across complex manufacturing environments. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established international chemicals business in a senior regional leadership capacity, with significant responsibility for shaping supply chain performance across a diverse manufacturing network. To find out more, please apply directly or contact Bramwith Consulting for a confidential discussion.

Lead end-to-end regional supply chain operations across chemical manufacturing, planning, customer service, logistics, warehousing and distribution. Oversee and integrate supply chain activities across Dubai, India, China and Australia, improving coordination between manufacturing sites and external partners. Work closely with the Regional Managing Director and senior commercial leaders to align supply chain performance with wider business objectives. Lead regional S&OP/IBP and S&OE processes, balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory and raw material availability. Drive improvements in customer service, inventory optimisation, working capital, logistics costs and supply chain efficiency. Lead and develop regional supply chain teams, strengthening accountability, collaboration and operational performance. Manage complex supply chain challenges, including material shortages, manufacturing constraints, supply disruptions and business continuity risks. Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing and Finance to improve supply resilience and support regional profitability.