Supply Chain Manager - UAE

at  Huhtamaki Group

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Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.
We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.
Summary
The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of the supply chain process, including Sales & Operations planning, customer service, purchasing, warehousing and inventory management. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that products are delivered to customers in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining cost and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support business objectives and goals
• Define and implement the Sales & Operations Planning process in UAE
• Manage and oversee customer service – ensuring the timely processing and communication to our customers across the globe
• Manage and oversee purchasing processes – the daily execution of ordering and coordination with suppliers all over the globe
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate with sales and production teams to ensure optimal inventory levels
• Oversee warehousing operations, including inbound and outbound transportation, warehouse management, and distribution. Work closely with our logistic team to manage our third party logistics support team
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and finance, to ensure effective supply chain management
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Manage and develop a team of supply chain professionals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management
• Experience in rolling out Sales & Operations Planning processes
• Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, including purchasing, customer service, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Certification in supply chain management, logistics, or related field is a plus.

Join us to shape the future together

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support business objectives and goals
• Define and implement the Sales & Operations Planning process in UAE
• Manage and oversee customer service – ensuring the timely processing and communication to our customers across the globe
• Manage and oversee purchasing processes – the daily execution of ordering and coordination with suppliers all over the globe
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate with sales and production teams to ensure optimal inventory levels
• Oversee warehousing operations, including inbound and outbound transportation, warehouse management, and distribution. Work closely with our logistic team to manage our third party logistics support team
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and finance, to ensure effective supply chain management
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Manage and develop a team of supply chain professional