Supply Chain Analyst

Plum Jobs

Dubai, UAE

Ref: OP036-212

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Client Profile
• Our client is a fast-growing F&B trading and distribution organisation based in downtown Dubai and we are recruiting an experienced 3PL logistics and supply chain analyst who will assist in the supply chain function and manage inventory planning and procurement to forecast and plan supplies to optimize inventory, processes and manage working capital, reporting, analysis, performance tracking through KPI dashboards.

The Role
• Work with the Supply Chain Manager to develop and maintain a realistic master inventory and supply chain schedule, review inventory levels and place orders based on customer orders and brand volumes.
• Generate demand forecasts based on SKU and market demands, historical sales and identify demand drivers and seasonal trends and create statistical models.
• Meet distribution dates based on sales forecasts and customer orders.
• Undertake alternative sourcing to increase cash and margin improvement, optimize inventory and increase supply chain responsiveness.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience Required
• 7 – 10 years’ experience, with minimum 3 years’ UAE experience, in F&B 3PL inventory planning, supplier management, S&OP process optimization, demand planning, operational and financial supply chain metrics and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and able to work with macros and data analysis, experience of databases and SQL and ability to develop dashboards and scorecards.
• Excellent working knowledge of Dubai municipality food distribution requirements and sea freight and shipping procedures including JAFZA import and export regulations.
• UAE driving license is an advantage.

Education
• Bachelor’s Degree is mandatory.
• Qualifications in supply chain would be an advantage.

Candidate Profile
• Dynamic personality and able to work in a small team in a fast-paced entrepreneurial organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and to articulate analysis and solutions.
• Currently living in the UAE – must be able to commute daily to downtown Dubai.
• Fluent in English – must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.

About the Company

We’re redefining recruitment and as a leader in talent acquisition, our success and reputation stems from delivering exceptional service.

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Plum Jobs Executive understands the challenges and dynamics of the skills and talent shortage as organizations need to have succession plans in place for tomorrow’s leaders.

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Analyst salaries in UAE

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AED 7,000

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