Supply Chain Manager

Job description / Role

- Set the vision and strategy for development of products Planning, Purchasing and Inventory Control, shipment, and delivery, and returns to ensure a “Best-in-Class” Supply Chain Management (SCM) is executed to support company growth strategies and is adaptable to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
- Oversee the review of and updates to supply chain practices in accordance with “Best-in-Class”, new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
- Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective.
- Build relationships within the company and with external parties, such as suppliers or distributors.
- Define and ensure team delivery against key performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost, on-time delivery, or quality.
- Set overall direction and develop procedures for SCM collaboration with other functional areas the Sales, Marketing, Finance, Production, or Quality Assurance.
- Direct the development of strategic relationships with key suppliers, including appraisal of supplier manufacturing ability, capacity and risk through on-site visits and measurements.
- Maintain individual skills, keeping up to date with latest best practices, trends, concepts, and regulations in the specific job area
- Lead reduction of overall supply chain risk through team development of supply chain contingencies and proactive resolutions for demand/supply imbalances and disruption. Mentor, guide, and coach direct reports in order to expand their capabilities and performance.
- Oversee purchasing’s negotiation of costs and terms with suppliers and vendors.
- Direct the process of mapping and selecting transportation routes to maximize on-time delivery
- Responsible for providing leadership to the team and ensuring that the team has the talent, resources, and readiness to meet short and long-term organizational goals as well as ensuring maximum productivity and performance

Requirements

- English is a must
- Bachelor’s degree preferably any business-related course.
- With a minimum of 3 to 5 years hands-on relevant experience in UAE
- Must have experience in the freight forwarding ,supply chain, Logistics industries
- knowledge of transport regulations and operational issues relating to the GCC market
- Strong connection and alignment to the Client’s culture and values.

About the Company

A Leading Enterprise in the Middle East.