Head of Supply Chain

Job description / Role

Head of Supply Chain
Salary: up tp OR 2,800 based on experience
Location: Muscat, Oman

Our Client is a group of companies headquartered in Oman with interests in Lighting Solutions, which is their main revenue earner, Cosmetics, IT, Communications, F&B and engineering.
A company that has been operating for decades and is now undergoing some important changes and restructuring in order to be competitive in the market.

They have plans for the immediate future to expand across the region with initial focus on the UAE.
Due to the exciting growth period ahead, they are seeking a Head of Supply Chain to manage the entire supply chain business of the group.

Responsibilities:
Maintain all safety programs and transportation records for the company
Responsible for maintaining all inventories and new purchases for the company
Provide support for our account executives, production managers, and general foremans and operation managers.
Develop manpower and transportation plans
Responsible for transportation analysis and savings/cost opportunity analysis and the implementation and management of cost analysis measures Plan and monitor budgets
Work with ship / Road site location managers to improve operational and performance metrics
Provide information, recommendations, and coordinate project implementation for transportation and logistics cost reduction opportunities
Identify mode optimization opportunities
Provide guidance on import/export Freight Classification, Government authorizations
Provide projections for inbound and outbound freight expenses by month and quarter
Ensure accurate forecasting of volume projections to core carriers
Ensure timely submission of operation templates from carriers including a carrier scorecard, monthly reporting, and operational excellence projects

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Supply chain or Logistics
8+ years experience in transportation/logistics / Supply Chain
Experience with Sea / Road / Air Freight
Experience in Procurement is important
Strong organizational skills, extremely detailed and accurate
Strong negotiation skills
Creative problem solver
Strong computer and interpersonal skills
Excellent Communication Skills in English
Must be able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
Omani nationals preferred or alternatively GCC Nationals

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.