Vice President Supply Chain

Job Description : VP SUPPLY CHAIN UAE big conglomerate with interests across Middle East and Africa. They are on the journey to build a Digital and Sustainable Manufacturing and Supply Chain within MEA. Our client is looking for a VP Supply Chain – MEA that can manage the significant scale-up of the organization, processes and partner network while collaborating closely with the Digital Partners. Additionally, this position directs and oversees the organization's manufacturing processes, manufacturing engineering resources, and all supply chain functions management, including, but not limited to, purchasing, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, material forecasting, capacity planning and sourcing, master scheduling, and inventory control. HR and IT directly report under the role. The role requires a leader that can develop detailed strategic plans to support manufacturing organizational growth plans and has the experience required to develop a well-balanced team that can support the future needs of the business. This position will also lead and direct all facets of supply chain support to Customer Front Operations. This position will provide leadership and direction on a cross-functional basis. - Works closely with the Regional and Global leadership to create meaningful Standard Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will deliver our yearly operational plan and the planned process improvement initiatives - Provides strategic alignment for the key departmental resources to support the organization's new launches, green field projects and significant interests across the region. - Serves as the functional leader and role model to foster a continuous improvement culture and promote measurement, accountability, empowerment, and a collaborative spirit within the Company environment. - Oversight of the organization’s planning & logistics, Procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, and transportation. - Work closely with the sustainability and corporate affairs team to craft and implement the ESG agenda for the organisation. - Participate in the design and implementation of a new ERP system and optimize its use - Lead negotiation efforts for major contracts •Leadership experience in leading teams in Supply Chain/Operations areas • Digital Transformation experience is a must • Manufacturing operations experience is a Must.. • Very strong people orientation with proven leadership and team-building skills. • Strong analytical, financial, and P&L Skills • Moved traditional Supply chain to digital Supply Chain process. • Business acumen. Demonstrates knowledge of and analyzes markets and competition. Capable of advising • Extensive travel within Middle East, Africa and Asia and Europe.

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