Senior Manager – Supply Chain

• 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 to ensure smooth supply chain operations
  
• Ensure the timely delivery of goods while controlling costs and minimizing delays
  
• Develop and implement supply chain policies, procedures, and control systems to improve operational efficiency
  
• Manage complex international trade transactions, including imports, exports, re-exports, and cross-border shipments
  
• Oversee shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, airway bills, and customs documents
  
• Coordinate with banks and finance teams to manage letters of credit (LCs), cash against documents (CAD), advance payments, bank guarantees, and other trade finance requirements
  
• Ensure compliance with UAE and international trade regulations, customs requirements, sanctions screening, and documentation standards
  
• Monitor shipping routes, freight costs, demurrage charges, port charges, insurance costs, and customs clearance timelines to optimize logistics expenses
  
• Manage supply chain activities across multiple companies within the group structure
  
• Coordinate intercompany transactions, stock transfers, and the preparation of related documentation
  
• Work closely with finance, sales, warehouse, legal, and management teams to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance
  
• Support group-level procurement planning and negotiate favorable commercial terms by consolidating purchasing requirements across group companies
  
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable local and international suppliers to meet business requirements
  
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service agreements with suppliers and service providers
  
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve issues related to delivery delays, product quality, shortages, and documentation discrepancies
  
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement measures to enhance service quality and operational efficiency
  
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure stock availability based on business requirements and demand forecasts
  
• Implement effective inventory management practices to prevent overstocking, dead stock, and stock shortages
  
• Establish and maintain inventory control procedures and conduct periodic stock reconciliations to ensure accuracy
  
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to manage goods receiving, dispatch, storage, and stock movements efficiently
  

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
  
• Employee Benefits as per UAE Labor Law