Supply Chain Director

Job Description : SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR DUBAI a well-established player in the food industry. With a robust portfolio and a growing footprint, they are now looking to bring on board a Supply Chain Director who understands the intricacies of manufacturing and the strategic levers of end-to-end supply chain operations. Role Overview: You’ll be the nerve center of the entire supply chain – driving strategy, improving efficiency, and building resilience across procurement, planning, production, logistics, and distribution. But what sets this role apart is the need for someone who’s been on the ground. You’ve run a factory before – so you know what it takes to turn plans into reality and how to align people, processes, and products. You’ll be partnering with commercial and manufacturing teams to balance service, cost, and agility – while ensuring the supply chain supports business growth, innovation pipelines, and sustainability goals. From S&OP to supplier partnerships, factory footprint to freight optimization – you’ll be at the helm of it all. Key Responsibilities: Drive strategy, improve efficiency, and build resilience across procurement, planning, production, logistics, and distribution. Partner with commercial and manufacturing teams to balance service, cost, and agility. Ensure the supply chain supports business growth, innovation pipelines, and sustainability goals. Oversee S&OP, supplier partnerships, factory footprint, and freight optimization. Your Profile: A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or similar preferred). 15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain and operations, ideally within the food industry. Prior experience as a Factory Manager – with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and plant operations. Proven leadership in managing end-to-end supply chains: procurement, production planning, logistics, warehousing. Track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving operational efficiency, and implementing digital supply chain tools (SAP, Oracle, etc.). Strong analytical and financial acumen. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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