Candidates must have UAE experience in food distribution supply chain management.
Our client is a well-established food services organization and as part of their expansion, we are recruiting a UAE experienced mid-level supply chain manager who has proven experience in re-engineering and capability building to improve operational and cost efficiency through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
This newly created vacancy, reporting to the Managing Director, will be accountable for building a world-class supply chain for order fulfillment, logistics distribution and improving forecasting and product availability. This is a hands-on supply chain operations role.
Role Summary
Lead the organization transformation through embedding continuous improvement by implementing new processes, systems and capabilities to improve inventory management, order fulfillment, dispatch and distribution.
Manage operations last mile delivery, inbound and outbound delivery, inventory management and resource management.
Lead the implementation of a WMS system from scratch to fully operational.
Improve interface with sales and order processing from quotation through to invoicing.
Develop analytical tools and reports to enable effective sales, inventory and operations planning processes.
Vendor selection, negotiation and performance management.
Proven capabilities in building a strong warehouse operations team.
Mandatory Skills & Experience
5 years’ strong supply chain transformation and management experience gained in the UAE with well-reputed food distribution organizations.
Proven experience of implementing a WMS system.
Proven experience in implementing SCM and inventory management best practice, systems and processes.
Confident in challenging the status quo with the ability to establish a strong culture of continuous improvement through lean methodologies and dashboard BI.
Commercial aptitude in statistics, data analysis and forecasting.
UAE driving license is mandatory.
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree is mandatory – preferably in Supply Chain Management
CIPS membership is a strong advantage.
Lean Six Sigma
Candidate Profile
Currently living in the United Arab Emirates - must be able to live and work in Dubai.
Native English speaking.
Well-presented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.