Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Salary: AED 15,000/- to AED 20,000/-

Our client, a global chemical distribution company, is seeking supply chain specialist to join their operations in Dubai. The ideal incumbent should have at least 5 years of experience in supply chain or operations roles, with a focus on procurement, supplier management, demand planning, and process improvement. The role will focus on strengthening supplier networks, improving planning visibility, revising internal procedures for efficiency. The ideal incumbent will be responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier development and management, supply planning and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development

• Conduct supplier evaluations and onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards.

2. Production Supply Planning

• Develop a structured and reliable supply plan to support production schedules and minimize delays.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, production, and inventory teams to ensure plan alignment and timely material availability.

3. Budget & Payment Coordination

• Ensure the SCM team shares a weekly payment calendar and a monthly PO calendar with finance and leadership to secure budget allocations and payment commitments.
• Support proactive alignment between procurement timelines and financial planning.

4. Process Optimization

• Review and revise existing internal supply chain procedures to create shorter, more effective workflows.
• Implement lean practices and cross-functional coordination to reduce lead times and improve operational responsiveness.

5. Execution & Monitoring

• Ensure timely and full execution of all initiatives as per defined timelines and expectations.
• Track KPIs and report progress to stakeholders regularly.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain or operations roles, with a focus on procurement, supplier management, demand planning, and process improvement.
• Proven ability to implement and manage systems, dashboards, and SOPs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and tools (e.g., ERP, planning systems, Power BI, Excel).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.