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Role: Manage and optimize Aztech’s distribution channels to ensure product availability and efficient delivery.

Requirements: Expertise in logistics and supply chain management, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Location: Dubai

Open Positions: 1

Job Category: Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dubai

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FARO is an imaging company - and an imagining company.We envision a better, more insightful, and more powerful world realized through digital 3D means and measurement technologies.Right from the start, we have helped our customers make better decisions - faster and more accurately than anyone else in the industry.

We work with the largest companies on the planet to provide the solutions that enable them to overcome their most pressing industry challenges. In aerospace and automotive, we work with firms like SpaceX, NASA, Tesla and Volvo among others. In the construction industry, we work with the largest builders to scan and design astonishing projects. For public safety professionals, our forensics scanning tools solve crimes and document scenes with high tech gear you probably see on CSI and in the movies!

Learn more about FARO here

We believe that if it can be dreamed it can also be measured.And if it can be measured, it can also be realized.

We are seeking a Distribution Manager Saudi Arabia, located in Saudi Arabia or in the United Arab Emirates. This is a standalone position requiring a high degree of autonomy, decision-making, and accountability for results in the assigned territory.

How you will make a difference @ FARO

• Research, identify and recruit distributors for the sale of FARO products
• Provide and coordinate technical and sales support to the distributor to aid in exceeding the annual sales target
• Evaluate and monitor distributor ́s results and behaviors in the marketplace to ensure the results and behaviors exceed FARO ́s expectations
• Ensure all FARO distributors understand, agree to, and adhere to FARO ́s third party and anti-corruption policies
• Complete an annual review with each distributor in Q1 to renegotiate distribution contract with FARO, including discount and sales target
• Sales Forecasting & Pipeline Review : Collect monthly sales forecasts from distributors and regularly review their opportunity pipelines for accuracy and progress
• Work as part of the sales team to generate ideas for sales opportunities, processes and systems
• Inform clients of new products and software solutions as they are announced or released
• Provide strategic inputs, identify and report on potential opportunities to achieve additional sales opportunities within distribution channels

This position requires

• Diploma / Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent, technical or scientific qualification, preferable a master degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing non-direct sales channels or distributors, ideally in the Gulf region, with a proven ability to work independently in a standalone role
• Proven consistent sales track record, including management of Distributors
• Strong communication skills to uncover customer needs
• Innovative and creative thinker, with a flexible, committed and proactive personality
• Strong understanding of technical workflows and software used within the metrology discipline
• Regular travel within Saudi Arabia and occasional travel within the Gulf region is expected (travel requirement ~50% domestic and international)
• Ability to navigate complex sales cycles and build trusted relationships across diverse and international stakeholder groups
• Fluency in English and in Arabic is essential (native Arabic speakers preferred)

FARO offers

• Training
• Annual holidays in additional to the statutory
• Annual Flight Ticket
• All travel expensed paid

Inclusive

At FARO, we are committed to encouraging different perspectives and ideas that foster innovation. We believe that we are strongest with a diverse team of employees. We want every FARO employee to feel our commitment to showing respect for all and encouraging open collaboration and communication.

Join u s. Become part of a dynamic organization that values quality, leadership, teamwork, honesty and openness as a way of life in conducting our business.

World Central Kitchen is seeking a highly organized and strategic Manager to lead Distribution Operations on the ground and ensure the rapid, effective and streamlined allocation of food aid to disaster-affected communities. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving, rapidly changing environments, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and excels at complex informational management. The Distribution Manager leads the quick and systematic identification and onboarding of food vendors, coordinates the timely scheduling and delivery of food aid- including logistics from restaurants, WCK kitchens or WCK warehouses; and maintains up-to-date tracking systems for all deliveries. Also, oversees the support and mentorship provided to vendors to help increase their production capacity, strengthening their role as key community stakeholders and generating a positive, lasting impact for both the restaurants and the communities they serve.
This role also oversees the setup and service at distribution sites, ensuring meals are served with dignity, compassion and quality as an opportunity to restore a sense of normalcy, care, and human connection in times of crisis, making each meal a gesture of solidarity with the communities WCK support. The Distribution Manager plays a critical role in building and training locally led response teams in order to coordinate the efficient and effective provision of food resources promptly. The Distribution Manager is responsible for ensuring food aid rapidly reaches communities in need in alignment with WCK's North Star values.
Duration : The Distribution Manager is a two (2) year contract term position with the opportunity for renewal, offering a unique chance to lead and shape WCK's responses.
This position reports directly to the Response Director during activations, and the Senior Manager while off activation.
Preferred Location(s): MENA (Middle East and North Africa). Must live within one (1) hour of an international airport.

• Amman, Jordan
• Beirut, Lebanon
• Cairo, Egypt
• Dubai, UAE
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Rabat, Morocco
  

• Respond within four (4) hours notice to a disaster area to act as Distribution Unit Manager, managing relief operations on the ground remotely
• Lead and manage field teams specializing in distribution systems, mapping needs and deliveries, and meal allocation. Ensure strategic and streamlined implementation of relief activities on the ground, operationalizing WCK's North Star values
• Design and implement response strategies in the field that are adaptable and robust enough to function in high-stress, dynamic environments affected by natural disasters or conflicts
• Recruit, onboard, train and manage distribution teams, including local hires and Corps members in the field.
• Consult on the scope of the response, and manage or implement distribution operations
• Provide regular updates on operations to the Response Director to ensure ongoing, transparent information sharing across the organization.
• Collaborate with all WCK departments on the ground, or remotely to support the needs of the activation.
• Ensure smooth transitions and complete handovers with other Managers, and between Response Corps team members when rotating field teams through phases of the activation
• Complete the After-Action Report process immediately following activation wind-down, collating and drawing learnings for process improvement
  

• Rapidly develop and maintain effective processes for large-scale, timely and reliable delivery of meals, bulk products, food kits, and other resources to disaster-affected areas.
• Organize, map and manage dynamic distribution plans and route schedules using visual aids
• Manage accurate and timely operational information associated with suppliers, recipients, and meal deliveries; ensuring teams have oversight and knowledge of distribution information, as needed.
• Research, recruit, onboard and manage food vendor partners (restaurants, catering companies, food trucks, etc) ensuring compliance with financial protocols and alignment with WCK culinary guidelines
• With the Culinary Team, provides support and mentorship to food vendors to help increase their production capacity, strengthening their role as key community stakeholders
• Review and approve supplier and fleet vendor invoices in collaboration with the Finance department
• Manage meal distribution logistics, utilizing multiple transportation mechanisms, including but not limited to, helicopters, planes, boats, and vehicles
• Oversee the setup and service at distribution sites, ensuring that every meal is served with dignity, compassion and quality
• Responsible for ensuring the visibility and identification of meals as part of WCK's response, through the appropriate use of branding materials, to promote recognition and connection with the communities being served
  

• Work with the finance team and Response Director to share cost projections for distribution operations, focusing on meal production and logistical needs
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to source materials and supplies efficiently and ensure timely delivery to affected areas
• Ensure the proper handling and safeguarding of organizational resources on responses
  

• Recruit, onboard, train, and motivate diverse distribution teams on activation, ensuring a high-performance culture aligned with WCK's North Star.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, training and support to team members, promoting a culture of urgency, accountability, adaptability and continuous learning within the team
• Address personnel issues on activations in real-time, and provide regular performance feedback on Corps members.
• Support the recruitment of Corps members, and manage personnel effectively on the ground to foster growth and ensure a diverse pipeline of activation leadership
• Identify professional development needs and gaps in distribution capabilities to arrange for appropriate training, and provide this feedback to relevant stakeholders for implementation.
  

• Build strong relationships with local communities first.
• Ensure the teams conduct outreach and engagement activities that contribute to WCK's reputation as an effective, compassionate, and reliable relief organization
• Represent WCK in the field, acting as an ambassador to beneficiaries, partners, and the media, as required
  

• Ability to spend up to 70% of the time in the field. The typical duration of an activation is four (4) weeks, though timelines could be longer.
• Must live within one (1) hour of an international airport or be willing to relocate.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to remote and potentially hazardous locations within four hours notice
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent preferred, or 5+ years of experience in management roles, preferably in fast paced, ever changing environments; including military, emergency response, culinary, hospitality, logistics, humanitarian, or event management settings.
• Experience leading, training, and coaching large teams in challenging and rapidly changing environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal infrastructure and resources
• Willingness to work in challenging environments with austere living conditions. For example, responders may not have access to running water, communications, or electricity and they may have to sleep outdoors and use bucket toilets
• Ability to work well with others and take directions to protect yourself and the team
• Capable of managing multiple simultaneous projects through effective planning, organization, operational execution, and oversight; demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated negotiation and diplomacy skills in complex and potentially volatile situations
• Exhibit a calm and composed demeanor during crisis situations, with the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure
• Be physically fit and have the stamina to work long hours doing physically demanding tasks in varying and potentially extreme climates
• Strong mental resilience and emotional intelligence to cope with the stressors associated with working in conflict environments
• Display cultural awareness and sensitivity, recognizing and respecting diverse backgrounds that allow us to positively work with local communities
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages relevant to common disaster or conflict zones is highly desirable (Arabic, French, Turkish)
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have a valid Passport
  

Zahrawi Group is a leading company in the GCC Healthcare Industry with its presence in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, & Oman markets. The company supplies and distributes high-quality products and services to Hospitals, Clinics, Laboratories, & Analytical Industries.

The Distribution Manager oversees the logistics, supply chain, and distribution of medical devices across the Gulf region, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

The Distribution Manager oversees the efficient operation of the warehouse, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations for medical devices, and managing fleet operations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Adhere to all Zahrawi Policies and Procedures as applicable.

Warehouse Management & Operations

• Work with the Warehouse Line Managers to oversee the receipt, storage, and dispatch of medical devices to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and manage inventory control systems.
• Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for storage, handling, and distribution.
• Ensure all medical devices are stored under appropriate conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) per manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Performance Reports:
  • Monitor and analyze operational metrics to identify areas for improvement in warehouse efficiency and team performance.
  • Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports, focusing on inventory levels, accuracy, stock turnover, and warehouse productivity.
  • Provide regular reports on warehouse performance, fleet efficiency, and compliance metrics to senior management.
  • Create real-time dashboards to track operational KPIs, including picking accuracy, order processing times, and shipment delivery rates.

Inventory Management & Reporting

• Ensure accurate stock levels for medical devices.
• Use inventory management systems to track incoming and outgoing products.
• Conduct regular stock audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor the expired/near expiry products monthly and prepare a report to be submitted to the QA & RA Manager.
• Approve the sales returns and follow up on the approvals necessary to avoid any delays.
• Inventory Accuracy Reports:
  • Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory checks to ensure alignment with system records.
  • Analyze inventory data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain an inventory accuracy target (e.g., 99% or higher) and report monthly progress to management.
• Stock Availability Reports:
  • Generate real-time reports for critical items to support just-in-time (JIT) inventory management.
• Slow-Moving and Obsolete Inventory (SLOB):
  • Identify and report on slow-moving, excess, or obsolete inventory.
  • Generate quarterly reports on inventory aging, highlighting items nearing expiration or regulatory non-compliance.
• Expiry and Regulatory Compliance Reports:
  • Maintain a log of expiry dates for all inventory and generate monthly reports to flag items requiring action.
• Inventory Costing Reports:
  • Prepare detailed inventory valuation reports, including metrics such as carrying costs, shrinkage, and write-offs.
• Inbound and Outbound Inventory Tracking:
  • Generate reports on inbound shipments to monitor supplier performance, delivery times, and discrepancies.
• KPI Reporting:
  • Track and report key inventory KPIs, such as inventory turnover ratio, days of inventory on hand (DOH), and order fill rates.

Fleet Management

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the delivery fleet to ensure timely and efficient distribution of medical devices.
• Optimize delivery routes and schedules for cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Ensure all vehicles comply with local transport regulations, including licensing, permits, and inspections.
• Maintain the vehicle service, maintenance, permit, registration renewal, Nuclear Medicine permit, Nuclear Medicine driver’s licenses, Civil defense, Cargo clearing permit and gate passes.
• Fleet Management Reports:
  • Provide detailed analyses of fleet performance, including metrics such as on-time delivery rates, vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.
• Fleet Management Support:
  • Maintain vehicle maintenance logs, driver schedules, and fleet compliance documents.

Regulatory Compliance Across GCC Countries

• Ensure full compliance with local, regional, and international medical device regulations, including ISO and other applicable standards.
• Maintain up-to-date licenses, permits, and certifications required by health authorities, Civil Defense, and Municipality.
• Work closely with regulatory bodies such as given below for inspections, permits, and certifications.
  • UAE: MOHAP, DHA, and HAAD.
  • Qatar: Ministry of Health (MOH).
  • Bahrain: NHRA
  • Oman: Ministry of Health (MOH).
  • All Countries- Civil Defense & Municipality.
• Regulatory and Compliance Reporting:
  • Prepare and submit compliance reports for audits by health authorities, Civil Défense, and Municipality.

Safety and Risk Management

• Develop and maintain a robust emergency response plan for the warehouse, including fire safety, spill control, and first-aid measures.
• Safety and Incident Reporting:
  • Document and analyze all safety incidents, near misses, and non-compliance issues.

Admin

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, suppliers, and clients.
• Represent Zahrawi in the MOH and different authorities.
• Documentation Management:
  • Maintain and organize all warehouse-related documentation, including delivery notes, invoices, inventory records, and compliance certificates.
• Staff Administration:
  • Maintain employee records, including attendance, training certifications, and performance reviews.

Team Management

• Recruit, train, and develop warehouse and logistics staff, ensuring the team has the required skills and knowledge to perform efficiently.
• Team Performance Reports:
  • Develop regular reports on team performance, including training progress, task completion rates, and adherence to KPIs.
• Team Management:
  • Oversee daily schedules and task assignments for warehouse staff.

Continuous Improvement and Reporting

• Financial and Budget Reports:
  • Prepare detailed budget reports, including warehouse expenses, fleet costs, and variance analyses.
  • Track costs related to inventory loss, shrinkage, and write-offs, providing detailed justifications and solutions.
• Track and report the impact of operational improvements on efficiency, cost savings, and team productivity.
• Document results of Lean or Six Sigma initiatives and provide management with before-and-after comparisons.
• Reporting and Data Entry:
  • Compile and submit weekly and monthly reports, such as inventory summaries, fleet performance, and KPI metrics.
• Procurement Support:
  • Coordinate with procurement teams for supplies, tools, and resources needed for warehouse operations.
  • Maintain records of purchase orders, supplier agreements, and delivery schedules.
• Budget and Expense Tracking:
  • Maintain records of warehouse expenses, including utilities, maintenance, and operational costs.
  • Assist in preparing annual budgets and track spending to identify cost-saving opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree - preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.

Experience: 10-15 years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in medical devices or a regulated industry.

Job Skills: Warehouse Management - Distribution Management - Quality Assurance - Good Communication skills & English language - Strong leadership skills.

Additional: Candidates are preferred to be based in the UAE and should be willing to move to company visa. Should be willing to travel based on business needs.

Zahrawi Group is a leading company in the GCC Healthcare Industry with its presence in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, & Oman markets. The company supplies and distributes high-quality products and services to Hospitals, Clinics, Laboratories, & Analytical Industries.

The Distribution Manager oversees the logistics, supply chain, and distribution of medical devices across the Gulf region, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

The Distribution Manager oversees the efficient operation of the warehouse, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations for medical devices, and managing fleet operations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Adhere to all Zahrawi Policies and Procedures as applicable.

Warehouse Management & Operations

• Work with the Warehouse Line Managers to oversee the receipt, storage, and dispatch of medical devices to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and manage inventory control systems.
• Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for storage, handling, and distribution.
• Ensure all medical devices are stored under appropriate conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) per manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Performance Reports:
  • Monitor and analyze operational metrics to identify areas for improvement in warehouse efficiency and team performance.
  • Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports, focusing on inventory levels, accuracy, stock turnover, and warehouse productivity.
  • Provide regular reports on warehouse performance, fleet efficiency, and compliance metrics to senior management.
  • Create real-time dashboards to track operational KPIs, including picking accuracy, order processing times, and shipment delivery rates.

Inventory Management & Reporting

• Ensure accurate stock levels for medical devices.
• Use inventory management systems to track incoming and outgoing products.
• Conduct regular stock audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor the expired/near expiry products monthly and prepare a report to be submitted to the QA & RA Manager.
• Approve the sales returns and follow up on the approvals necessary to avoid any delays.
• Inventory Accuracy Reports:
  • Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory checks to ensure alignment with system records.
  • Analyze inventory data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain an inventory accuracy target (e.g., 99% or higher) and report monthly progress to management.
• Stock Availability Reports:
  • Generate real-time reports for critical items to support just-in-time (JIT) inventory management.
• Slow-Moving and Obsolete Inventory (SLOB):
  • Identify and report on slow-moving, excess, or obsolete inventory.
  • Generate quarterly reports on inventory aging, highlighting items nearing expiration or regulatory non-compliance.
• Expiry and Regulatory Compliance Reports:
  • Maintain a log of expiry dates for all inventory and generate monthly reports to flag items requiring action.
• Inventory Costing Reports:
  • Prepare detailed inventory valuation reports, including metrics such as carrying costs, shrinkage, and write-offs.
• Inbound and Outbound Inventory Tracking:
  • Generate reports on inbound shipments to monitor supplier performance, delivery times, and discrepancies.
• KPI Reporting:
  • Track and report key inventory KPIs, such as inventory turnover ratio, days of inventory on hand (DOH), and order fill rates.

Fleet Management

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the delivery fleet to ensure timely and efficient distribution of medical devices.
• Optimize delivery routes and schedules for cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Ensure all vehicles comply with local transport regulations, including licensing, permits, and inspections.
• Maintain the vehicle service, maintenance, permit, registration renewal, Nuclear Medicine permit, Nuclear Medicine driver’s licenses, Civil defense, Cargo clearing permit and gate passes.
• Fleet Management Reports:
  • Provide detailed analyses of fleet performance, including metrics such as on-time delivery rates, vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.
• Fleet Management Support:
  • Maintain vehicle maintenance logs, driver schedules, and fleet compliance documents.

Regulatory Compliance Across GCC Countries

• Ensure full compliance with local, regional, and international medical device regulations, including ISO and other applicable standards.
• Maintain up-to-date licenses, permits, and certifications required by health authorities, Civil Defense, and Municipality.
• Work closely with regulatory bodies such as given below for inspections, permits, and certifications.
  • UAE: MOHAP, DHA, and HAAD.
  • Qatar: Ministry of Health (MOH).
  • Bahrain: NHRA
  • Oman: Ministry of Health (MOH).
  • All Countries- Civil Defense & Municipality.
• Regulatory and Compliance Reporting:
  • Prepare and submit compliance reports for audits by health authorities, Civil Défense, and Municipality.

Safety and Risk Management

• Develop and maintain a robust emergency response plan for the warehouse, including fire safety, spill control, and first-aid measures.
• Safety and Incident Reporting:
  • Document and analyze all safety incidents, near misses, and non-compliance issues.

Admin

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, suppliers, and clients.
• Represent Zahrawi in the MOH and different authorities.
• Documentation Management:
  • Maintain and organize all warehouse-related documentation, including delivery notes, invoices, inventory records, and compliance certificates.
• Staff Administration:
  • Maintain employee records, including attendance, training certifications, and performance reviews.

Team Management

• Recruit, train, and develop warehouse and logistics staff, ensuring the team has the required skills and knowledge to perform efficiently.
• Team Performance Reports:
  • Develop regular reports on team performance, including training progress, task completion rates, and adherence to KPIs.
• Team Management:
  • Oversee daily schedules and task assignments for warehouse staff.

Continuous Improvement and Reporting

• Financial and Budget Reports:
  • Prepare detailed budget reports, including warehouse expenses, fleet costs, and variance analyses.
  • Track costs related to inventory loss, shrinkage, and write-offs, providing detailed justifications and solutions.
• Track and report the impact of operational improvements on efficiency, cost savings, and team productivity.
• Document results of Lean or Six Sigma initiatives and provide management with before-and-after comparisons.
• Reporting and Data Entry:
  • Compile and submit weekly and monthly reports, such as inventory summaries, fleet performance, and KPI metrics.
• Procurement Support:
  • Coordinate with procurement teams for supplies, tools, and resources needed for warehouse operations.
  • Maintain records of purchase orders, supplier agreements, and delivery schedules.
• Budget and Expense Tracking:
  • Maintain records of warehouse expenses, including utilities, maintenance, and operational costs.
  • Assist in preparing annual budgets and track spending to identify cost-saving opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree - preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.

Experience: 10-15 years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in medical devices or a regulated industry.

Job Skills: Warehouse Management - Distribution Management - Quality Assurance - Good Communication skills & English language - Strong leadership skills.

Additional: Candidates are preferred to be based in the UAE and should be willing to move to company visa. Should be willing to travel based on business needs.

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World Central Kitchen is seeking a highly organized and strategic Manager to lead Distribution Operations on the ground and ensure the rapid, effective and streamlined allocation of food aid to disaster-affected communities. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving, rapidly changing environments, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and excels at complex informational management. The Distribution Manager leads the quick and systematic identification and onboarding of food vendors, coordinates the timely scheduling and delivery of food aid- including logistics from restaurants, WCK kitchens or WCK warehouses; and maintains up-to-date tracking systems for all deliveries. Also, oversees the support and mentorship provided to vendors to help increase their production capacity, strengthening their role as key community stakeholders and generating a positive, lasting impact for both the restaurants and the communities they serve.
This role also oversees the setup and service at distribution sites, ensuring meals are served with dignity, compassion and quality as an opportunity to restore a sense of normalcy, care, and human connection in times of crisis, making each meal a gesture of solidarity with the communities WCK support. The Distribution Manager plays a critical role in building and training locally led response teams in order to coordinate the efficient and effective provision of food resources promptly. The Distribution Manager is responsible for ensuring food aid rapidly reaches communities in need in alignment with WCK's North Star values.
Duration: The Distribution Manager is a two (2) year contract term position with the opportunity for renewal, offering a unique chance to lead and shape WCK's responses.
This position reports directly to the Response Director during activations, and the Senior Manager while off activation.
Preferred Location(s): MENA (Middle East and North Africa). Must live within one (1) hour of an international airport.

• Amman, Jordan
• Beirut, Lebanon
• Cairo, Egypt
• Dubai, UAE
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Rabat, Morocco
  

• Respond within four (4) hours notice to a disaster area to act as Distribution Unit Manager, managing relief operations on the ground remotely
• Lead and manage field teams specializing in distribution systems, mapping needs and deliveries, and meal allocation. Ensure strategic and streamlined implementation of relief activities on the ground, operationalizing WCK's North Star values
• Design and implement response strategies in the field that are adaptable and robust enough to function in high-stress, dynamic environments affected by natural disasters or conflicts
• Recruit, onboard, train and manage distribution teams, including local hires and Corps members in the field.
• Consult on the scope of the response, and manage or implement distribution operations
• Provide regular updates on operations to the Response Director to ensure ongoing, transparent information sharing across the organization.
• Collaborate with all WCK departments on the ground, or remotely to support the needs of the activation.
• Ensure smooth transitions and complete handovers with other Managers, and between Response Corps team members when rotating field teams through phases of the activation
• Complete the After-Action Report process immediately following activation wind-down, collating and drawing learnings for process improvement
  

• Rapidly develop and maintain effective processes for large-scale, timely and reliable delivery of meals, bulk products, food kits, and other resources to disaster-affected areas.
• Organize, map and manage dynamic distribution plans and route schedules using visual aids
• Manage accurate and timely operational information associated with suppliers, recipients, and meal deliveries; ensuring teams have oversight and knowledge of distribution information, as needed.
• Research, recruit, onboard and manage food vendor partners (restaurants, catering companies, food trucks, etc) ensuring compliance with financial protocols and alignment with WCK culinary guidelines
• With the Culinary Team, provides support and mentorship to food vendors to help increase their production capacity, strengthening their role as key community stakeholders
• Review and approve supplier and fleet vendor invoices in collaboration with the Finance department
• Manage meal distribution logistics, utilizing multiple transportation mechanisms, including but not limited to, helicopters, planes, boats, and vehicles
• Oversee the setup and service at distribution sites, ensuring that every meal is served with dignity, compassion and quality
• Responsible for ensuring the visibility and identification of meals as part of WCK's response, through the appropriate use of branding materials, to promote recognition and connection with the communities being served
  

• Work with the finance team and Response Director to share cost projections for distribution operations, focusing on meal production and logistical needs
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to source materials and supplies efficiently and ensure timely delivery to affected areas
• Ensure the proper handling and safeguarding of organizational resources on responses
  

• Recruit, onboard, train, and motivate diverse distribution teams on activation, ensuring a high-performance culture aligned with WCK's North Star.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, training and support to team members, promoting a culture of urgency, accountability, adaptability and continuous learning within the team
• Address personnel issues on activations in real-time, and provide regular performance feedback on Corps members.
• Support the recruitment of Corps members, and manage personnel effectively on the ground to foster growth and ensure a diverse pipeline of activation leadership
• Identify professional development needs and gaps in distribution capabilities to arrange for appropriate training, and provide this feedback to relevant stakeholders for implementation.
  

• Build strong relationships with local communities first.
• Ensure the teams conduct outreach and engagement activities that contribute to WCK's reputation as an effective, compassionate, and reliable relief organization
• Represent WCK in the field, acting as an ambassador to beneficiaries, partners, and the media, as required
  

• Ability to spend up to 70% of the time in the field. The typical duration of an activation is four (4) weeks, though timelines could be longer.
• Must live within one (1) hour of an international airport or be willing to relocate.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to remote and potentially hazardous locations within four hours notice
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent preferred, or 5+ years of experience in management roles, preferably in fast paced, ever changing environments; including military, emergency response, culinary, hospitality, logistics, humanitarian, or event management settings.
• Experience leading, training, and coaching large teams in challenging and rapidly changing environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal infrastructure and resources
• Willingness to work in challenging environments with austere living conditions. For example, responders may not have access to running water, communications, or electricity and they may have to sleep outdoors and use bucket toilets
• Ability to work well with others and take directions to protect yourself and the team
• Capable of managing multiple simultaneous projects through effective planning, organization, operational execution, and oversight; demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated negotiation and diplomacy skills in complex and potentially volatile situations
• Exhibit a calm and composed demeanor during crisis situations, with the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure
• Be physically fit and have the stamina to work long hours doing physically demanding tasks in varying and potentially extreme climates
• Strong mental resilience and emotional intelligence to cope with the stressors associated with working in conflict environments
• Display cultural awareness and sensitivity, recognizing and respecting diverse backgrounds that allow us to positively work with local communities
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages relevant to common disaster or conflict zones is highly desirable (Arabic, French, Turkish)
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have a valid Passport
  

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeContract

• Job functionDistribution
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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Job Requisition ID: 9134

Servier is a global pharmaceutical group governed by a Foundation. With a strong international presence in 150 countries and total revenue of 5.9 billion euros in 2024, Servier employs 22,000 people worldwide. Servier is an independent group that invests over 20% of its brand-name revenue in Research and Development every year. To accelerate therapeutic innovation for the benefit of patients, the Group is committed to open and collaborative innovation with academic partners, pharmaceutical groups, and biotech companies. It also integrates the patient's voice at the heart of its activities. A leader in cardiology, the ambition of the Servier Group is to become a renowned and innovative player in oncology. Its growth is based on a sustained commitment to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, oncology, neuroscience, and immuno-inflammatory diseases. To promote access to healthcare for all, the Servier Group also offers a range of quality generic drugs covering most pathologies.

Role: Supply Chain & Commercial Excellence Financial Coordinator – Middle East

Location: Dubai, UAE

Role Purpose:

The SC & CE Financial Coordinator will play a crucial role in managing financial processes and optimizing supply chain operations within the pharmaceutical industry.

Role Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the Supply Chain and Commercial Excellence departments.
• Perform financial analysis to provide insights and recommendations for business strategies.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and proposing corrective actions.

Reporting

• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and performance indicators.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and analysis

Cost Management:

• Monitor and control departmental expenditures to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement initiatives to improve financial efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to optimize supply chain costs and enhance commercial performance.

Compliance and Controls:

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and information.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Commercial Excellence teams to understand financial needs and provide support.
• Liaise with the finance department to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with corporate policies.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to drive process improvements and enhance financial performance.
• Support the identification and implementation of process improvements within the Supply Chain and Commercial Excellence functions.
• Utilize financial data to drive efficiency and effectiveness in operational processes.
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing commercial excellence.

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting / Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

4-5 years' experience in pharmaceutical supply chain or finance.

SAP S4 HANA experience is a must.

Whatever your area of expertise, your work within the Servier Group helps advance therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. You will be part of teams recognised for their scientific excellence and reach your full potential in a professional environment that encourages you to develop yourself. Tailor-made onboarding journeys, mobility opportunities, quality trainings, responsible management, team spirit. All this and more in a workplace focused on your well-being.

At Servier, we are committed to therapeutic progress to serve patient needs. We put the diversity of our employees as a source of richness for the fulfilment of this vocation.

Magic Global Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Description

Department: Support & Leadership

Location: Global+

Compensation: $7.00 / hour

About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing health and wellness company specializing in premium, doctor-engineered consumer products designed to promote clean, healthy living environments. Their flagship product line includes award-winning humidifiers trusted by families and professionals, emphasizing quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Role Purpose

This role supports the company's mission by managing the supply chain, sourcing, and vendor relationships to ensure timely production and delivery of products.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Sourcing & Supplier Evaluation: Research potential manufacturers, evaluate capabilities, obtain quotes and samples.
• Vendor Communication & Relationship Management: Communicate with vendors, negotiate terms, monitor performance.
• Production Timeline & Supply Chain Coordination: Manage schedules, resolve delays, collaborate with teams.
• Documentation & Process Management: Maintain sourcing documentation, support process improvements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in product sourcing, supply chain, or vendor management.
• Strong communication skills, proficiency with Google Sheets, Slack.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities.
• WFH setup with computer (8GB RAM or more), reliable internet, noise-canceling headset, webcam.

Preferred Attributes

• Negotiation skills, analytical thinking, familiarity with international shipping and Incoterms.
• Autonomous work ethic, proactive, adaptable.

Work Environment & Hours

• Remote position, quiet workspace required.
• Monday to Friday, 1 PM - 5 PM CST, 20 hours/week.
• Occasional weekend work for urgent issues.

Compensation & Benefits

• $7/hour, no additional benefits.

Additional Info

• Entry level, part-time role in Management and Manufacturing industries.

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At Ingersoll Rand we foster inspired teams. As a powerful and progressive global industrial company, we are looking for talented candidates with a bias for action and an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team. Our employees are empowered to act as owners every day for our customers, our communities and themselves. We offer a broad range of opportunities to build a successful and rewarding career with an innovative company.

Job Summary

Distributor Manager is responsible for driving partnership and business growth with distributors in their designated geography. Job scope includes managing distributor performance to achieve annual sales targets, developing trust and strong partnership with distributor to ensure sustainable long term growth, executing the channel strategy with the support of Country Leader & Channel Development team. Success will be measured in Sales (Completes & Aftermarket) - revenues; bookings and profitability; developing a strong, structured and disciplined approach in managing a distributor; build together a solid growth plan in the country of responsibility; ensure improvement in customer satisfaction as per the regional and SBU targets + positively contribute to employee engagement based on the SBU targets.

Responsibilities

• Deploy standard work, Distributor Management Process (DMP) for distributors.
• Monitor revenue, bookings, backlog, unit volumes for completes and parts vs regional & distributor sales target (i.e. DVP target or business plan targets)
• Develop overall financial and legal acumen related to distribution business which includes understanding of the distributor contracts, P&L’s and financial & organization structures.
• Deploy containment and risk mitigation actions to enable each distributor to achieve targets.
• Evaluate distributor sales pipeline sufficiency and deploy demand generation actions as needed.
• Align distributor inventory levels for parts and completes to their sales target.
• Monitor and update distributor installed base data.
• Assess parts consumption in accordance with the installed base.

Basic Qualifications

• B.tech/B.E

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Flexible working with 50% travel.

• Experience and knowledge related to low pressure business.
• Good technical skill and knowledge of products like Air Compressors(All Types), Air Treatment Equipments and Gas generators.
• Capability to perform basic financial analysis.
• Project Management skill is a plus.

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We think and act like owners.

We are committed to making our customers successful.

We are bold in our aspirations while moving forward with humility and integrity.

We foster inspired teams.

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request and a member of our team will contact you.