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Head of Supply Chain

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across uae with 2 recent postings.

GCC postings
2
Active markets
1
Typical experience
8-12 years
In brief

A Head of Supply Chain in the GCC region requires forecasting, supply chain, logistics, inventory, excel. Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Head of Supply Chain earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Head of Supply Chain. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
18,000
Median
27,000
75th percentile
39,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
  • 02Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
  • 03Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
  • 04Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
  • 05Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance.
  • 06Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
  • 07Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
  • 08Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
  • 09Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
  • 10Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.
  • 11Monitor suppliers' activities to assess performance in meeting quality or delivery requirements.
  • 12Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
Required qualifications
  • — driven insights and best practices. Collaborate with cross
  • — 12 years of experience in supply chain roles, including 3
  • — 5 years in a managerial or head
  • — function position. Mandatory: Experience in the QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) industry or a similar high
  • — functional teams. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem
  • — solving skills. Ability to thrive in a fast
  • — paced, customer
  • — focused environment. To view other vacancies we have, please check our website ( www.blackpearlconsult.com ) and follow us on our social media accounts
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

forecastingsupply chainlogisticsinventoryexcelcommunicationleadershipanalytical

Preferred skills

negotiationprocurementcompliancesocial mediaReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMathematicsCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning Strategies

Tools & technologies

excelteamsAdexa Supply Chain PlanningAdvanced business application programming ABAPAldata Warehouse ManagementCDC Supply ChainDex WarehouseEpicor SRMEpicor WMSGraphics softwareHighJump Software Supply Chain AdvantageHighJump Warehouse Advantagei2 Collaborative Supply Executioni2 Intelligencei2 Supply Chain VisibilityIBM ILOG Inventory Analyst

Hiring companies we see

  • Black Pearl Consult
  • A&N Food Security Holdings

Hired across

  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Head of Supply Chain do in the GCC?

    A Head of Supply Chain in the GCC performs core duties related to forecasting, supply chain, logistics, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Head of Supply Chain?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 8-12 years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Head of Supply Chain in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across uae, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Head of Supply Chain role?

    Key skills include forecasting, supply chain, logistics, inventory, excel, communication, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Head of Supply Chain in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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