Job Description

End to End Supply Chain
Job ID:
73289
Dubai, DU, AE (On-Site)
Permanent

About the Role:


As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for effectively planning, directing, and coordinating product distribution and flow in the UAE, Kuwait, and Lower Gulf Indirect (LGi) markets. You will oversee the day-to-day cluster operations, to guarantee service levels to Ferrero customers across channels, ensuring product quality and freshness, while maintaining budget-controlled supply chain costs. The role is responsible for the optimal management of stock, reaching stock target level for each product, prevents stock shortage and is the cluster lead for the S&OP cycle.


Main Responsibilities:


STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT



Design, develop, and implement country distribution objectives, new flows and strategy in accordance with overall regional strategy and Sales, Trade Marketing, and Field requirements. Develop improvements in logistics and distribution systems to ensure maximum economy and efficiency for the company while maintaining the required level of customer service. Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and practices. Develop the supply chain's customer centricity roadmap

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Coordinate, monitor performance and step-in to resolve day-to-day operational matters, including customer timely deliveries, 3PL operations, volume planning, and stock visibility. Maintain proximity to the country manager for all supply chain related matters within the country perimeter.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

Ensure proper management of the assigned cost budget (people, resources, depots, transportation) in line with business objectives. Propose logistics cost budgets and monitor expenses to improve country profitability. Develop and implement the annual logistics operating budget for the country, ensuring operations remain within established guidelines.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Recruit, manage, motivate, coach, and develop your team to ensure high performance. Effectively plan and define activities for assigned team members. Guarantee professional development by evaluating team members and proposing training and development initiatives. Direct and maintain activities that promote and sustain a high level of employee engagement.


About You:


The ideal candidate is required to have 10+ years' experience in the Supply Chain department with management skills. A proactive and strategic planner with leadership and excellent communication skills. Proven abilities to exceeding business targets consistently across assignments with significant contribution to revenue growth. Proven record of product launch and new market development. Strong organizational skills with flexibility. FMCG experience in the GCC is a required. Arabic-speaking is a plus. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience.



About Ferrero:


Ferrero began its journey in the small town of

Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946.

Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many

iconic brands

sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.


DE&I at Ferrero:


Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

Find out more here.

Our Application Process

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We're constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!

1. Apply

Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests

2. Assess

Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job

3. Interview

If the first interview goes well, you'll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization