Supply Chain Manager

Job Description : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER UAE a leading international restaurant operator in their search for an International Supply Chain Manager to join their regional team based in the UAE. As an International Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for managing the franchise partners globally to ensure the quality and consistency of the supply of goods, services and capital items for the company. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Assists franchisees with negotiations on price points, quality compliance, payment options and delivery dates. · Assists and supports franchisees to complete contracts with approved suppliers proposing the most competitive package in conjunction with the highest quality, aggregation with existing supplier base to increase throughput and maximise minimum order quantities. · Identity and qualify potential strategic suppliers to gain approved supplier status by Quality Assurance department. · Develop a thorough knowledge of each targeted countries’ import capabilities (including restrictions and duties) from neighbouring countries and well as from existing approved Global Suppliers. · Assist the franchisees and importers in working with local governmental agencies to complete documentation required to gain import approval on products originating from other countries. · Support the franchisee’s efforts to achieve targeted opening date by guiding the franchisee’s Supply Chain Manager function effectively through the start-up process. · Participates in the development of procurement strategies including requirements planning, alternate sourcing, timing of purchasing, inventory level adjustments and inventory liability management. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE · 8-10 years of experience in Supply Chain · Ideally be able to communicate in both Arabic and English · Strong experience working across international markets · Strong drive for results and be cost focussed · Experience within qsr, casual and premium casual dining operators is essential ·

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