Supply Chain Manager

Job description / Role

A well-known product distributor is urgently looking for a Supply Chain Manager. The post-holder will oversee several units of the company which are purchasing/buying, warehouse, operations, and supply chain. This is a senior role that will report directly to the CEO and will have the following job responsibilities:

• Responsible for sourcing new suppliers for the company
• Handling all the negotiations and communication with all existing and prospective suppliers
• Manage supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery and total cost
• Create supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency and speed
• Ensure efficient supply chain management, warehouse management, and operations across all locations in the MENA region
• Ensure online and physical inventories are aligned
• Reviewing supply chain practices and suggesting risks minimizing methods
• Collaborate with other departments to identify vulnerabilities and close operational gaps
• Focus on safety, cost management and business growth in all interactions and directives
• Expanding the market reach of the company to different areas in MENA
• Prepare and submit reports to CEO on regular basis
• Monitoring and ensuring that KPIs are met
• Optimize warehouse functions

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you need to meet the following criteria:
• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, logistics, or related field,
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar field, FMCG/product distribution is highly desirable
• Ideally has CSCP or CPSM certification
• Experience in managing a team; managing teams in multiple countries is highly desirable
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Experience in the use of high-volume data for the purposes of trend analysis and performance improvement
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of the MENA market
• Must be flexible to travel to different locations
• Proven track record in developing markets and achieving business results

Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office or drop us a message on our website.

About the Company

Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market.