Head of Strategy (Supply Chain/Operations)

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-5952

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

As the Head of Strategy, you will work closely with the senior leadership, focussing on designing and implementing the strategic framework for their supply chain and operations division.

Client Details

This is a globally recognised organisation with a broad range of consumer focussed businesses in their portfolio, looking to grow their strategy team.

Description
* Develop and implement the long-term strategic framework to grow the business through new market/region entry and expansion plans
* Assess and drive business excellence, as well as continuous improvement of target operating models to ensure process optimisation
* Oversee the strategy deployment process, providing advisory and consulting service to internal stakeholders to facilitate the successful delivery of projects
* Utilise your knowledge and expertise within the supply chain and operations sector to drive digital innovations, operational sustainability as well as organisation L&D

Job Offer
* Attractive, tax-free salary
* Opportunity to work for a leading, global organisation in the Middle East.
* Structured and measurable progression and growth opportunities
* Opportunity to work with inspiring, engaging, and driven leadership.

Requirements

* An undergraduate or master's degree in Engineering. MBA is strongly beneficial
* 10 - 12 years' experience that is a mix of industry and 3 - 5 years' experience in strategy consulting from a top tier consulting firm, with strong experience in supply chain and operations engagements
* LEAN / Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma is an advantage but not a must
* Strong familiarity with strategic models, metrices and best practices with an aptitude for analytical work.
* Strong command of written and spoken English
* Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
* Ability to interact and engage with the C-level management and executive leadership team

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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