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Overview

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

The incumbent will serve as the Supply Chain Specialist, responsible for optimizing and overseeing key elements of supply chain management within the Trilogi Non-Food division.

• This role focuses on enable, manage, support and improve the supply chain across the business functions to ensure on time and in full delivery that will positively impact profitability.
• The incumbent will ensure that processes are efficient and cost-effective, and that goods are delivered on time to meet business needs.

• Order consolidation from internal and external business units
• Work on order book to upload in both internal and vendor system
• Submit / upload order to vendor Brand on time as per business requirement
• Track OTB against actual order
• Receive order confirmation from vendor, reconcile with internal order book and provide order confirmation to internal and external business units
• Track the order book, prepare and update internal tracker for business units both manual and power BI
• Liaise with principal/vendor to obtain latest inbound shipping details and regulate container flow
• Co-ordinate with Principals, shipping and logistics for documentation, custom clearance, and priority of shipments
• Co-ordinate with assigned shipping agent on shipment collection and movements
• Excess shortage claim from principle/vendor
• Coordinate RTV (return to vendor) process whenever required
• Manage product destruction locally upon request from Principle
• Provide accurate seasonal data for internal systems (including data for PI creation, master files, pricing)

• The incumbent must have a deep understanding of order management, shipment tracking and logistics. Proficiency SAP, S4 Hana and advance MS Excel is required. The incumbent should possess strong analytical skills to interpret data and make strategic decisions, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage supplier relationships. Problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset are also critical to success in this role

3+ years in Supply Chain Management. Experience in order management and tracking. Experience using SAP systems, and advance excel.

Logistics, Supply Chain & Operations Jobs Logistics, Supply Chain & Operations

At Aramex, we don’t just move goods—we create smarter, more efficient supply chain solutions tailored to your business. With a team of logistics experts and strategically located facilities, we ensure seamless operations from the moment your inventory leaves suppliers or factories until it reaches retailers or end customers.

From land, air, and sea freight to import, export, and oversized cargo, our extensive global network and cutting-edge technology provide the agility and reliability businesses need to thrive.

Partner with Aramex and experience logistics redefined!

Dubai

Permanent

Ongoing

Job Summary

The Supply Chain & Logistics Assistant Manager oversees the coordination and optimization of supply chain
operations. The position is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain General Manager in various tasks and
this role involves managing inventory, monitoring transportation, and ensuring efficient logistics processes. The
role demands a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to navigate and resolve logistical
challenges effectively.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Support in developing and implementing Logistics plans in line with corporate Logistics strategy to
support overall business objectives.
2. Handle operations related to logistics - KPI, inventory, transport, Integration of information & customer
requirements.
3. Assist in evaluating the performance of vendors and make recommendations for improvements.
4. Establish and maintain relationships with logistics service providers, assist in negotiating contracts and
ensuring cost-effectiveness while implementing 3rd part logistics performance measurements.
5. Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimum inventory levels at all times with key focus to
avoid aging inventory situation.
6. Implement inventory control measures to minimize damages during storage, transportation and ensure
accurate record-keeping.
7. Oversee preparation and maintenance of shipping and customs documentation while ensuring
compliance with international customs regulations for EXIM.
8. Maintain accurate records of shipments, tracking information, and other relevant logistics data.
9. Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them by proactively
addressing issues related to transportation, customs, and other logistics challenges.

10. Supervise and lead a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance by conducting regular training
sessions to enhance the skills of the logistics team.
11. Implement best practices to enhance the overall efficiency of the logistics operations with proven ability to
resolve critical issues to ensure highest level of customer satisfaction.
12. Responsible for multiple customer accounts including management and improvement of services
provided to distributors / customers.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in logistics and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory
  role.
• Strong understanding of international trade regulations, customs procedures, warehousing and
  inventory management.
• Excellent communication with strong analytical, planning and organizing skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software (Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Understand current trends, opportunities, assortment, and competition and buying vision by category of business and use this knowledge to properly assort, merchandise and market products. Analyze sales figures to understand market trends, what appeals to the customer and cater purchases and stocks accordingly. Work under pressure in a dynamic environment, quickly identify problems and recommend solutions and work as part of a team and maintain effective communication skills with all stakeholders.

• Responsible for the entire product range, management and execution of stock purchase and rotation to maximize sales and enhance customer experience.
• Take an active part in any new products launch strategic plans to ensure targets are achieved as per business plan.
• Identify selection and product opportunities within the category and identify customer shopping trends to support assortment selection, assortment gaps, understand the competitor landscape, SKU count and price point.
• Support eCommerce team to maintain a merchandising calendar for website home and landing pages, navigation, special initiatives, item images etc.
• Ensure data of stock allocation, level and ageing are accurate, resolve any discrepancies, and make sure that decisions of transfers, returns, listing, delisting are taken accordingly.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to make sure that marketing initiatives are met in terms of stock and merchandise.
• Work closely with Retail Manager on stock analysis by SKU to help in identifying sell out targets for Front Line Team.
• Provide feedback to the management on the ongoing and upcoming stock and slow-moving stock.
• Competitive analysis to make sure product pricing and range is well maintained and aligned with competitors.
• Planning Department/Category merchandising analysis based on sales, history and forecast, covers and pipeline to maintain product range to manage out of stock/excess stock risk are minimal through effective merchandising planning.
• Help the Retail Manager in meeting with suppliers and managing the distribution of stock, by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing with timescales and delivery dates.
• Monitor daily, weekly transaction, and replenish the stock accordingly.
• Follow up with new supplier for novelties, Bundle Deal, Promotional stock range and recommended to Marketing team for their feedback.
• Maintain all seasonal sales tracker, reviewing, and giving feedback to management in weekly trade meeting.
• Following with logistics team, ensuring shipments are processed, cleared and updated as per the desired location on requirement basis.

• Great understanding of each of the major Incoterms
• Understand how international trade works and knowledge of the ICC governing body and its official guidelines and terminologies
• Working experience with space optimisation techniques
• Great understanding of the various techniques of handling inbound and outbound cargoes
• Understanding of multi-tiered supply chain costing models
• Great knowledge of macro-economics factors
• Basic knowledge of network design parameters and counterbalancing metrics
• Comprehensive understanding of network optimization frameworks and software capabilities
• Able to lead top-to-top risk mitigation discussions with key supply partners
• Good understanding of major project management methodology
• Able to lead cross-functional/organizational project teams
• Familiar with the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control) methodology of Six Sigma and with important problem solving and kaizen (continuous improvement) tools and techniques such as FMEA, fishbone analysis etc.
• Strong understanding of present and up-and-coming technologies to accelerate the value of SCM
• General awareness of procurement systems used within the industry and in-depth knowledge of current organization’s system
• General awareness of demand planning systems used within the business
• Experience in warehouse and transportation management systems is a big plus
• 2+ years of experience
• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain or any relevant field.

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Overview

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 29/06/2025

On behalf of our UAE-based client, an internationally active company specializing in the retail of quality home improvement and interior enhancement products, we are currently seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Lead to be based in Dubai. This role is responsible for overseeing procurement and logistics operations across international supply chains, including coordination with 3PL providers and optimization of retail and e-commerce logistics flows.

• Lead and develop key departments: procurement and logistics
• Ensure continuous and efficient logistics flow from procurement to final customer delivery
• Optimize international supply chain processes across China, Europe, and other regions
• Develop logistics capabilities for federal retail chains, marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms
• Control operational budgets and reduce costs without compromising service quality
• Set KPIs, drive performance, and motivate teams across all operational units
• Implement ERP systems, digital tools, and analytical processes to improve operational efficiency

• Higher education in technical or economic disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role in logistics, procurement, or distribution
• Proficiency in international logistics, supply chain optimization, and ERP systems
• Strong understanding of retail distribution models, marketplaces, and online retail logistics
• Track record in leading process improvements and operational transformation projects
• Fluency in English and professional command of Russian

• Full-time position with official employment in Dubai
• Performance-based quarterly and/or annual bonus system
• Total compensation package to be discussed individually
• Professional growth opportunities in a multinational working environment
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday (5/2)

Please send your application in English.

A well known entity in Abu Dhabi.

• Lead sustainable construction initiatives across large-scale development and infrastructure projects
• Drive the sourcing and implementation of certified green building materials and circular solutions
• Collaborate with design, engineering, procurement, and project delivery teams to embed sustainability from concept to execution
• Evaluate supplier sustainability performance and ensure alignment with ESG objectives
• Contribute to broader environmental strategy, innovation, and regulatory compliance

• UAE National with Family Book and 5-9 years of experience in construction, supply chain, or procurement
• Strong technical knowledge of sustainable building materials and green construction practices
• Familiarity with frameworks such as LEED, Estidama, or WELL
• Proven experience working on large-scale developments or infrastructure projects
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage senior internal and external stakeholders

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

• The Merchandise Planner will use a data-driven approach to optimize sales, margin and inventory in an omnichannel environment. They will forecast future seasonal demand at category – subcategory level for each region, maximize sell-thru in-season by collaborating with key stakeholders: Commercial, Finance, Ecommerce and Buying. They will lead the OTB working in collaboration with commercial, Finance, Ecommerce and other roles within Supply Chain.
• Define the sales plan and OTB by partnering with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce business to develop the merchandise strategy, using data-driven input from sales trends, market conditions and supplier demands to drive profitable decision making.
• Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity.
• Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail.
• Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply order demand gaps, recommending possible solutions.
• Re‑plan business in‑season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendations.
• Develop and provide buying with category assortment recommendations plans by Channel / Region / Store which are aligned with the merchandise strategy and proactively suggest improvements to optimize revenue and profitability through what‑if scenarios.
• Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.

5 years' experience in planning for categories like handbags, women's shoes, and accessories.

A bachelor's degree in supply chain or any related principle.

Advanced Excel analytics skills.

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Project Management for Supply Chain Professionals

ID 471

Project Management Training Courses

Course: Project Management for Supply Chain Professionals

Supply Management is the process of managing relationships, information, and materials flows across organisational boundaries to deliver enhanced customer service and economic value. Supply managers aim towards synchronizing and amalgamating these flows through the implementation of a specific ordering of work activities across time and place, with a beginning, an end, clearly identified inputs and outputs, as well as a structure for action.

Project Management is also a structured process of managing work flow in a specific order across time and place. The close similarities between these two processes provide a firm foundation to expand the supply manager’s world view to adopt project management principles and techniques. This course focuses on integrating project management principles into the supply management process. In this course, you will learn how project management concepts could be applied to enhance supply management. You will also gain an understanding of the tools and techniques used to initiate, execute, manage and control a project. Possible initiatives for the improvement of supply management through the application of project management concepts will be emphasised.

• Following completion of this course, delegates will learn how to:
  • Organize, plan, launch, track, and close a project
  • Create a clear project objective and work breakdown structure
  • Master project planning, execution and control skills
  • Identify the skills necessary to lead or serve on a project team
  • Utilize project management related techniques
  • Create an accurate project timeline
  • Incorporate uncertainties in project time and cost plans
  • Use various project scheduling techniques
  • Plan a project balancing the constraints of scope, time, cost and quality
  • Complete project cost estimation and financial evaluations
  • Build and maintain effective and efficient project procedures and processes
  • Identify improvement opportunities to better manage supply chains
  • Demonstrate proficiency in developing project plans and making sound decisions

This course is designed for professionals who are interested in supply management, including leaders, managers, supervisors, and persons responsible for evaluating and improving their company's supply management programs and activities. The course is also tailored for the needs of those seeking ways to improve, enhance and maximize the value they add to their organisations through better management of their supply systems.

The course is a mixture of speaker input, several mini-case studies and facilitated discussions. Participants will gain detailed knowledge of project management concepts and techniques by active participation in the group discussions.

• Delegates attending this course will gain:
  • An understanding of the striking similarities between supply management and project management; and learn new skills in order to apply project management principles as effective tools which if successfully implemented will enhance the delegate’s professional capacity to manage supply chains.
  • An improved personal knowledge of developing and managing project plans, and identifying, controlling and responding to project risks.
  • An enhanced personal decision making capability.

Individuals and organisations will be better educated in relation to perceiving and managing their supply systems as unique projects. Individuals will learn how to identify potential opportunities for supply chain improvements, and will have the ability to demonstrate clear, quantifiable short and long-term results thus ensuring better supply chain performance. Organisations, in turn, will have better control on their supply chains through the utilisation of project management best practices.

• Delegates attending this course will enhance their competencies in the following areas:
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning and Monitoring
  • Project Scheduling and Budgeting
  • Risk Management Planning
  • Team Building
  • Relationship Management
  • Principled Negotiations
  • Trend Analysis and Forecasting
  • Project Reporting

• Day One: Setting up the Scene
  • Project management terminology and life-cycle project phases
  • Overview of the Project Management Process
  • Key areas of Project Management Body of Knowledge
  • Supply management and project management: similarities and differences
  • Types of integration
  • Impact of early decisions on project success
  • Classical project phases
  • Project scope – parameters & constraints
  • The concept of Value-for-Money project delivery
  • The project supply chain

Day Two: The Project Environment – Objective Parameters

• Opportunities and Problems
• Identifying, analyzing and managing project stakeholders
• Beyond SMART Objectives
• Introduction to project planning
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Task characteristics and duration assessment
• Planning and scheduling methods, including critical path scheduling
• The importance of schedule updating
• Incorporating planning in planning and scheduling
• Principles of project estimating
• Implementing cost control
• Contingency and escalation

Day Three: The Project Environment – Subjective Parameters

• Project quality and reliability issues
• Project information management
• Project communication management
• Performance measures and indicators
• Project process maturity
• Root cause analysis

Day Four: Effective Project Relationships Management

• Building and sustaining professional relationships
• Trust and trust building
• Principled negotiations
• Dealing with professional disagreements

Day Five: Project Execution and Closure

• Change control processes
• Identifying measurements of project success
• Project monitoring
• Integrating project scope, time and cost
• Leading and lagging indicators
• Project reporting: to whom and to what level?