Supply Chain Director

Job Description : SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR UAE Supply Chain Director to head the E2E Supply Chain process for a market-leading food manufacturing business in the UAE. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the role is responsible for managing teams across multiple departments looking after OTIF deliveries, distribution, inventory and the overall supply chain processes. This person will lead the strategic direction and oversee the smooth running of the logistics, warehousing, day-to-day operations and procurement, via multiple company locations whilst ensuring customer retention and customer satisfaction is maximised. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Responsible for E2E Supply Chain Operations, including all planning, procurement, fleet, logistics and warehousing · Create and execute business goals for the supply chain by leveraging lean operational tools to minimize waste, decrease cost, improve floor space utilisation and operational efficiencies · Anticipate changes in cost, availability, and suitability of goods and services to develop strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations · Direct and coordinate entire operations function including warehouse operation, logistics, distribution, fleet and personnel management in order to meet quality standards, customer delivery and cost objectives · Improve operational efficiency and effectiveness by continuously evaluating tools and policies, identifying opportunities and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement solutions · Lead regular strategy deployment and KPI reviews for the supply chain team ensuring attainment of results and a sense of urgency with respect to the strategic implementation priorities · Ensure mechanisms for risk management for supply contracts and agreements and establish checks and controls in the procurement life cycle · Manage key stakeholders’ expectations throughout the life-cycle of the business and consistently communicate the key metrics including budget, production and financial performance metrics for the operations · Simplify and streamline processes associated with purchasing, planning, supplier quality, warehousing and control of materials from the receipt of forecasting needs to the delivery of the finished product · Monitor all day-to-day supply chain operations working closely with key managers and team members. KEY INGREDIENTS · Degree qualified in Engineering, Science or Commerce with a Post Graduate qualification in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or a relevant field · Minimum of 10 years’ experience in supply chain within large FMCG or Food Manufacturing businesses · Must have relevant experience operating in the UAE market · Proven track record of driving world-class standards across the entire Supply Chain · Strong knowledge and experience in managing overall operations (eg: customer order handling, distribution, logistics, procurement, etc.) · Strong commercial acumen to understand implications on Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Fleet Management and Distribution · A dynamic and self-motivated person who can execute on a strategic level but has the desire to lead from the front.

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