Head of Supply Chain

Job description / Role

We are currently looking for a Head of Supply Chain to work a for a Luxury Retailer (Beauty) in Dubai, UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work alongside top management to develop and execute a cost-efficient strategy that focuses on customer experience.
* Conduct a supply chain transformation that suits the business's demands.
* Maintain relationships with supply chain partnerships and networks.
* Focus on the supply chain's KPIs and continuous improvements projects.
* Develop and execute sales and operations strategy while overseeing the sales forecast and demand planning.
* Support supply chain operations in B2B, B2C and E-commerce.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

* Candidate must have a master's degree in supply chain management, engineering or similar field.
* Candidate MUST have 10 years of experience in Supply Chain and minimum 5 years of experience in Beauty/ Cosmetics within Supply Chain.
* Experience in managing external vendors, managing large teams, inventory optimization.
* Strong experience in using systems for sales forecasting and demand planning.
* Excellent communications skills and natural leadership.

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.