Supply Chain Manager Dubai

You will be based at our plant in JAFZA free trade zone of Dubai. Activities may include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

The SML Manager manages activities of those engaged in the movement of raw or finished materials storage production scheduling and inventory control activities including transportation distribution and logistics. The incumbent may maintain customer relations with regard to supply side/service activities and may be responsible for customer service processes order fulfillment and logistics.  The SML Manager may manage one or more of the areas of focus within the Supply Chain Materials Management and Logistics function

Employee Development & Management

• Train and provide development opportunities for staff.  Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated.  Ensure Global Performance Management System is uptodate and regular feedback is provided to staff members.

• Monitor and evaluate team members and adjust training where needed.

• Attract retain and develop high potential talent.

• Model and promote the Corporations Code of Business Ethics and Values.

• Perform general management duties exercising usual authority concerning staff performance appraisals promotions and terminations.  Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff estimating personnel needs assigning work meeting completion dates interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.

• Act as a team role model and changeagent.

• Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.

• Coordinate team efforts create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan.

Operations

• Provide project management and Supply Chain Materials Management and Logistics leadership.  

• Accountable for departmental budget and project deliverables. Secure and allocate appropriate resources and manage projects to meet Departmental goals and achieve financial objectives.  

• Lead crossfunctional team on projects. Communicate and work with all levels of the organization.  Manage a large multifunction program or a set of projects. Interact with colleagues suppliers and customers.  

• Strong awareness of competition and impact of strategies and tactics in the marketplace.  

• Apply specific technologies to projects. 

• Leverage internal/external experts in the network to accomplish goals.

• Expert in Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) process.  Lead the formulation and development of projects.  Provide direction and guidance to the project leader. Monitor progress on schedule budget and technical output.  Provide guidance to the team on ESL projects.

• Review effectiveness of operating procedures maintenance space utilization and protection of equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• Achieve maximum levels of productivity ensuring that the business benefits from the lowest possible cost and best value.

• Responsible for clear focused leadership to further reduce the barriers to delivering competitive advantage via global size and scale.

• Actively engage in translating best practices in the areas of experimental and organizational design and development cost modeling and developing enhanced internal and external relationships to support local and international businesses.

• Responsible for delivery of shortterm andlong term results in order to develop and maintain the organizations credibility with the business and creating opportunities for the function to add greater value to the business.

• Use business trends and customer needs to create actionable goals that create competitive advantage.

• Develop analyze and manage SML expenses.

• Ensure compliance with government regulations.  

Strategic Transformation and Longterm Strategy Development

• Provide leadership to select local and/or global SML initiatives.

• Develop and execute appropriate business plans/multigeneration SML plans to identify trends opportunities for marketplace advantage and new ideas for products processes and services.  Direct SML activities.

• Develop SML Objectives Goals Strategies and Measures (OGSM) for assigned areas and confirm linkage to global business strategies.

• Lead benchmarking of SMLrelated topics in support of divisional goals.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in related field required.

• 7 years SML or related experience with 3 years supervisory or lead experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of modern manufacturing material flow and improvement strategies (e.g. ELS continuous flow cellular etc. and the ability to integrate those into the operation.

• Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers within the manufacturing environment.

• Strong organizational skills in strategy communication at all levels and .

• Strong leadership skills.  Ability to lead contribute and influence others in a teambased organization

• Excellent organizational and people skills project management skills with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely concise manner.

• Understanding of applicable computer systems such as Google Suite Microsoft Office and function specific software.

• Thorough understanding of all fundamental concepts practices and procedures of Supply Chain Materials Management and Logistics and all related focus areas.

• Excellent oral written communication and presentation skills.  

• Green Belt or ELS certification preferred.

Additional Information :

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