Group Supply Chain Manager

Job Description : GROUP SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER UAE This is a key role within SC function centralising project that is reporting directly to the Group SC Director. The Supply Chain manager is responsible for facilitating the balance between ensuring availability of inventory – in all its forms, raw material and finished goods – and the working capital to achieve the KPIs of the supply chain department. The role will be covering multiple entities and industries and must be able to tackle the different challenges and translate opportunities into actionable results. The manager ensures processes, relationships, and working activities with Internal Teams (Category, Sourcing, warehousing, Sales …etc.), Transportation, and overall operation run smoothly and cost effectively. Key responsibilities: · Responsible for overseeing the demand planning and supply planning for multiple entities within the group companies · Lead the development of forecasting and demand planning tools (Excel based) to drive inventory availability assessments and purchasing requirements of Raw Materials for our Industrial and Distribution Channel · Support the logistics team in all functions from order confirmation to delivery · Ensure visibility to areas of risk as well as risk mitigation alternatives (supply, quality, logistics) are communicated and employed · Drive increased In-stock % and improved Inventory Turn through forecast accuracy improvements achieving KPI targets on inventory DOH and availability · Effectively manage the seasonal profiling process, ensuring accurate representation of items and demand patterns · Oversee Cost changes and respective PO’s and quantities to ensure accuracy and communicate any PO discrepancies, pricing errors via correct process to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. · Engage in predictive analytics and “What-If” assessments related to – but not limited to – overall group supply chain and overall value chain improvement initiatives · Effectively share clear, concise, accurate information that caters to the levels of detail needed by recipients Key requirements: · Bachelor’s degree as a minimum · Arabic and/or European language(s) is highly desirable · 8+ years’ experience in Planning - Demand/Supply, Logistics, Manufacturing in a large reputable organization · Experience in MRP and S&OP procedures related to manufacturing industry is a must · Proficient in the use of MS Office Products Excel, Word, PowerPoint – especially Excel · Experience in Microsoft Power Apps is a plus · Experience in system implementations and overall ERP processes is a must (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics or others) · Exceptional analytical skills required; ability to develop and communicate findings and recommendations, creating actionable strategies · Ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing environment while adhering to tight schedules · Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely and accurate completion of each; outcome-focused and experienced in project management as a means to plan, track, communicate progress and ensure on time delivery of projects

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