Supply Chain Manager – FMCG
Hays
Dubai, UAE
Ref: GP222-1068
Hays

The Role


The Role


A large local group is looking to recruit a Western Educated Supply Chain Manager to Manage and market a portfolio of leading beverage brands in the Middle East. Reporting to Head of Finance, this Job will be based in Dubai.

Job Purpose
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for integrating the needs of the Sales & Marketing teams, the Supply Chain team and outside suppliers to ensure optimal execution of the planning and replenishment process of Beverage Agency Products.
The Supply Chain Manager ensures timely replenishment of stocks based on historical sales, sales forecasts and available market information whilst at the same time optimizing efficiency in maintaining the appropriate inventory levels.
The Supply Chain Manager liaises with Beverage Agency suppliers to establish optimal communication and execution of logistics systems, policies & procedures.
The Supply Chain Manager controls and safeguards the import of products, cost and pricing of transportation, and quality of warehouse storage and inventory management.

Key Accountabilities

Monitor and evaluate customer demands patterns for Dubai on trade, Dubai Retail and Duty Free channels. Make recommendations where appropriate. Challenge the forecast developed through systems and operational team for reasonability and take appropriate action towards demand planning Ensure robust system of customer complaints, quotations and disputes resolution in place Define safety stock levels, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), Consolidation route and regularly review lead time, across end to end supply chain to meet agreed service level targets Establish & communicate inventory plans with all stakeholders. Drive the weekly Out of Stock and Excess stock meetings Carry out Option analysis & scenario building in developing the most effective inventory strategies for the region
Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning / forecasting; measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to senior management Ensure an effective and efficient two way communication process exists with all members of the Customer team, other internal teams, Supply Chain team and Demand Planning team Interact with customs and other government departments to ensure smooth functioning of supply chain needs Contribute pro-actively to continuous improvement activities within the department
Understand and implement individual principal contract requirements on supply chain side

Requirements


Requirements


Knowledge Skills & Experience

Western Educated is required
Comprehensive knowledge of Supply Chain Planning and demand management across the full range of products and markets within a multi brand environment and industry such as FMCG, Automobile spares or Pharmaceuticals
Ability to challenge the norm and think outside the box
Good working knowledge of operational planning systems (SAP, Tableau) and procedures, forecasting, material requirement planning (MRP) and BOM's, with a good appreciation of other related functions
Good planning and organisational skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

About the Company


About the Company


Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants’ sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Pharma, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened an office in Abu Dhabi to further assist with our client needs across the region.

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