Supply Chain Promotion Specialist

Black Pearl

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP174-450

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A new opportunity has opened with a well-known logistics company based in Dubai. Our client is seeking out a Supply Chain Promotion Specialist who will be reporting to the Head of Supply Chain.

In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:
• Ensure alignment of information to ensure all stakeholders have up to date promotional information
• Continuous improvement on communication initiatives that streamline communication to all stakeholders
• Influence execution strategies for promotional products
• Represent company at the client’s promotion forums
• Provide expertise to the client on promotion forecast, distribution and the optimum most cost effective execution
• Support Inventory Control team in documentation approvals from the client including validation of content accuracy
• On occasion do supply planning for specific promotional products in consultation with Inventory Manager
• Proactively provide recommendations on alternative approaches to mitigate disruptions in supply
• Provide post promotional information to the Client to capture key learning’s’
• Act as a key point for escalation to communicate any disruption to assure supply on promotional products together with mitigation strategies through consultation with the supply planning work stream.
• Provide leadership in all areas of Supply Chain Solutions as required
• Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and system benefits to the client.
• Support cross functional initiatives that improves the company’s service to the client.
• Communicate with Inventory team and DC replenishment team on promotion performances as required
• Represent the company as leader in promotions management
• Continuously review current processes to reduce supply chain costs and increase customer service levels through the use of lean principle.

Requirements

To be considered for the role, you need to meet the following criteria:
• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics or related field is a must
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting within a complex environment FMCG or distribution experience required, food industry related experience highly desirable
• Must be available to travel to DCs/other MB markets in the GCC
• Knowledge of GCC import/export laws
• Knowledge of GCC import documentation requirements
• New product development (English/Arabic Label)
• Knowledge of shipping industry
• Adept to MS Office

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.

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