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This is a hands-on supply chain operations role - candidates must have UAE experience in food distribution supply chain management.

Our client is a well-established food services organization. We are recruiting a UAE experienced warehouse and logistics manager who has proven experience in re-engineering and capability building to improve operational and cost efficiency.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role will be accountable for building a world-class supply chain for order fulfillment, logistics distribution and improving forecasting and product availability.

Role Summary

• Lead the organization transformation through embedding continuous improvement by implementing new processes, systems and capabilities to improve inventory management, order fulfillment, dispatch and distribution.

• Manage operations last mile delivery, inbound and outbound delivery, inventory management and resource management.

• Lead the implementation of a WMS system from scratch to fully operational.

• Improve interface with sales and order processing from quotation through to invoicing.

• Develop analytical tools and reports to enable effective sales, inventory and operations planning processes.

• Establish KPIs related to supply chain and identify and resolve bottlenecks in on-time delivery and implement cost savings.

• Manage the smooth operations of the facility to ensure all equipment (including cold storage chillers) and delivery trucks are fully operational.

• Promote a safety fist culture - implement statutory HSE guidelines and best practices across all areas of the supply chain including delivery drivers.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 strong supply chain transformation and management experience gained in the UAE with well-reputed food distribution organizations.

• Proven capabilities in building a strong warehouse and logistics operations team - leadership and communication skills with the ability to train, guide, and motivate employees.

• Proven experience in implementing SCM and inventory management best practice, systems and processes.

• Confident in challenging the status quo with the ability to establish a strong culture of continuous improvement through lean methodologies and BI dashboard to measure KPIs and performance.

• Commercial aptitude in statistics, data analysis and forecasting.

• UAE driving license is mandatory.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree is mandatory \xe2\x80\x93 preferably in Supply Chain Management

• CIPS membership is a strong advantage.

• Lean Six Sigma is an advantage.

Candidate Profile

• Currently living in the United Arab Emirates - must be able to live and work in Dubai.

• Fluent in English.

• Well-presented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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