Senior Supply Chain Manager

Overview

About Our Client

Supply Chain Management

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple group companies.
• Oversee procurement, order planning, shipment tracking, inventory control, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with international suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and clearing agents.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods while controlling costs and avoiding delays.
• Develop and implement supply chain policies, procedures, and control systems.

International Transactions & Logistics

• Handle complex international trade transactions including imports, exports, re-exports, and cross-border shipments.
• Manage shipping documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, airway bills, and customs documents.
• Coordinate with banks and finance teams for LC, CAD, advance payments, guarantees, and other trade finance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE and international trade regulations, customs requirements, sanctions checks, and documentation standards.
• Monitor shipping routes, freight costs, demurrage, port charges, insurance, and customs clearance timelines.

Multi-Company Coordination

• Manage supply chain activities for different companies under the group structure.
• Coordinate inter company transactions, stock transfers, and related documentation.
• Work closely with finance, sales, warehouse, legal, and management teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Support group-level procurement planning and negotiate better commercial terms by consolidating purchasing requirements.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service agreements.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve disputes related to delays, quality, shortages, or documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure continuous improvement.

Inventory & Warehouse Control

• Monitor stock levels and ensure availability based on business requirements.
• Avoid overstocking, dead stock, and stock shortages.
• Implement inventory control procedures and periodic stock reconciliations.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams for receiving, dispatch, storage, and stock movement.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare regular supply chain reports for management, including shipment status, procurement pipeline, inventory position, cost analysis, and supplier performance.
• Maintain proper records for audit, customs, tax, and internal control purposes.
• Support management in budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Ensure all transactions are properly documented and aligned with company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or international trade.
• Strong experience managing supply chain operations for multiple companies or business units.
• Proven experience in handling complex international transactions, import/export documentation, and trade finance.
• Experience in industries such as pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, trading, distribution, or manufacturing will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of UAE customs, international shipping terms, Incoterms, LC documentation, and banking procedures.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, inventory systems, and Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based appraisal
• Paid annual leave as per UAE Labour Law
• Opportunity to work with a luxury fashion brand environment
• Exposure to international suppliers, global markets, and premium retail operations
• Career growth into senior regional / global supply chain leadership roles
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and creative work environment
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making