General Manager Supply Chain Clothe & Food MENA Job in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Position Overview:

The General Manager of Supply Chain Management is accountable for shaping and executing a future-focused supply chain strategy that drives efficiency, optimizes operations, and enables digital transformation. This leadership role emphasizes streamlining supply chain operations, enhancing market speed, and aligning execution with the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supply Chain Performance Management:

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring seamless and efficient performance.
• Oversee inbound logistics, managing the entire process from origin to final destination (R/DC), including coordination with NVOCs and other transport providers.
• Supervise outbound logistics, optimizing the distribution network to retail stores and e-commerce platforms, and driving third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships for cost-efficiency.
• Ensure products are registered with regulatory bodies, maintain up-to-date compliance records, and manage product marketing execution.

1. Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure all contracts are tracked and compliant with legal and regulatory standards.
• Manage internal audits to uphold governance and compliance.
• Monitor supply chain costs to maintain financial efficiency.
• Develop and manage strategic logistics partnerships, ensuring all contractual obligations are met.

1. Operational Excellence:

• Align supply chain strategy with company growth objectives and plans.
• Enhance e-commerce capabilities, including distribution center fulfillment, last-mile, and reverse logistics.
• Ensure smooth trade operations, maintaining legal compliance and commercial viability in new and existing markets.

1. Strategic Partnership Development:

• Collaborate on strategic plans to strengthen supply chain capabilities.
• Foster key relationships with partners to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Implement performance management frameworks and oversee tendering processes as needed for contracts.

1. Leadership & Talent Development:

• Partner with HR to set people-related KPIs, enhancing team productivity and accountability.
• Establish ambitious yet achievable targets, aligning team efforts with organizational goals.
• Mentor and coach team members to build high-performing teams.
• Develop succession planning strategies to ensure business continuity.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Deep understanding of supply chain operations across Asia and MENA regions.
• Expertise in business case development, cost-benefit analysis, and selecting strategic partners through tenders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end retail supply chain, including e-commerce and omnichannel logistics.
• Proven ability to manage senior-level international stakeholders.
• Strong multitasking skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience: At least 15 years in international retail supply chain management, with 15-20 years total career experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading supply chain transformations in MENA and Asia.
• Experience in business case development and organizational change management.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work flexible hours as needed.

Behavioral Competencies:

• High integrity and accountability.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork at all levels of the organization.
• Strong time management with a focus on meeting deadlines and delivering results.