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Job description / Role
Objectives:
• Responsible for implementing the supply chain and logistics operations in Qatar.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse operations employees to direct daily supply chain operations.
• Ensure timely receipt of products from supplier to the stores, food and beverage outlets, and customers in accordance with purchase order requirements while ensuring the monitoring and management of all logistics functions.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained.
Main responsibilities:
• Sourcing and negotiating prices, services and contracts with suppliers, vendors and foreign forwarders
• Sign up long-term agreements to ensure McDonald's benefits from competitive rates
• Establish logistics hubs to consolidate shipments to reduce freight costs
• Set up warehouses and distribution centers to support McDonald's operations
• Establish and monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems
• Review all invoices submitted by suppliers and subcontractors against original orders and approve for payment
• Schedule payments in coordination with the General Manager
• Maintain logistics metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and training and safety records
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effects on supply chain activities, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers
• Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements as well as to take advantage of sales opportunities or in the case of shortages to be able to minimize negative impact on operations
• Maintain positive working relationships with government agencies (Customs, QAS, and Chamber of Commerce)
• Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management
• Plan delivery timetables and oversee scheduling of delivery vehicles
• Interact with suppliers to ensure complete documentation (Permits, certification, licenses, etc.) is provided and oversee customs proceedings that include clearance in seaport and land customs to avoid any extra charges
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements related to Logistics and Supply Chain
Reporting to: General Manager
Travel requirements: occasional travel within the country
Requirements
University Qualifications:
• University degree in Business Administration or similar field from a recognized university
Nature and length of previous experience:
• Minimum of 5 years experience with an advantage if this is in the food and beverage industry
Specialist knowledge:
• Business Acumen
• Coding and Cataloguing
• Communication (Verbal, Written)
• Contract Negotiation
• Cost Estimation and Control
• Document Control
• Expediting
• Financial Reporting and Budgeting
• Forecasting
• HSE
• Inventory Management Software and Systems
• Logistics and Supply Chain
• Procurement
• Relevant laws and regulations
• Stock Accounting
• Vendor Management
• Warehouse Management
Soft Skills and Personality traits:
• Analytical Ability
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Independence
• Leadership
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Personal Motivation
• Planning and Organizing
• Proactivity
• Problem Solving
• Process Excellence
• Productivity
• Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Time Management
Current Location: Qatar
About the Company
Al Mana is one of the largest and most diversified groups in the region, operating over 55 companies in 8 countries and employing over 3500 personnel. Industries that we operate in include automotive distribution and services, real estate and investments, retail and luxury fashion, F&B, engineering, technology, media and entertainment. The group covers most areas of retail including luxury goods, beauty, fashion, home interiors, watches and jewellery. Operating over 300 outlets, Al Mana represents some of the largest and most successful brands in the world.