Supply Chain Manager - Food & Beverage

Job description / Role

European based food manufacturer requires excellent Supply Chain Manager to oversee its Middle Eastern supply chain function located in Dubai, UAE

Internationally recognised brands, award winning service and market leading innovation strategies all describe our client.

Working across the MEA with penetration into food retail (modern & traditional trade) and food service (HORECA, QSR, Institutional bodies etc.) sectors as well as some B2B trade through its ingredient division our client is a major player within the F&B industry.

As Supply Chain Manager you will be fully responsible for this function. It will require you to be mobile within the region as you visit customers and suppliers across the Middle East & Africa. You will also be responsible for negotiating and establishing co-packing relationships so it is essential that you have an understanding of local regulations across the MEA region.

Furthermore, as our client works through a distributor network, it is essential you have had experience within this model.

Requirements

This role will provide significant responsibility and autonomy and reports directly into the General Manager of the region. As such we require someone who holds strong experience within the F&B industry in the Middle East & African region. Due to the nature of the region, it is essential you have fluent English language speaking, reading & writing skills.

You will be rewarded for your hard work with a strong salary remuneration package as well as healthy bonus earning potential coupled with standard benefits of living and working within Dubai, UAE.

Only candidates looking to play a significant part in a businesses growth strategy who hold excellent food & beverage supply chain management experience should apply for this role.

If this is you, don’t delay your application for this Supply Chain Manager role in Dubai, UAE today!

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.