331 Supply Chain Director jobs in Dubai

The role of a Supply Chain Director encompasses overseeing and managing the company's overall supply chain operations to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of goods. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and controlling the supply chain process from procurement to delivery, optimizing inventory management, transportation, and warehousing functions.

Industry Preference: Prior experience in fitness, automotive, building materials, medical equipment, or high-end furniture sectors is preferred.

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Manage the end-to-end supply chain process including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and logistics service providers to ensure timely delivery of materials and products.
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory levels, proper storage, and safety compliance.
• Negotiate contracts and freight agreements with suppliers and logistics partners to optimize costs.
• Lead and develop the supply chain team, providing coaching and support.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and company policies related to logistics and supply chain activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as procurement, production, sales, and finance to support operational requirements.
• Implement technology solutions and software tools to streamline supply chain processes.
• Manage risk by anticipating supply chain disruptions and developing contingency plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. A Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., APICS, CIPS, CSCP) is a plus.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in supply chain and logistics management, preferably in manufacturing, retail, or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics operations, inventory management, and procurement.
• Experience with ERP and supply chain software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to transportation, import/export, and customs clearance.

Job Description

We are NTS Group.

The region's leading Executive Search, Outplacement & Career Transition firm across the Middle East, bringing over 25 years of local expertise and a track record of exceptional service for our clients and candidates. Operating from our strategically positioned offices in Dubai, London, and Singapore, we offer a comprehensive range of services delivered by industry experts. These include Contingency & Executive Search Campaigns, Outplacement & Redundancy Support, RPO Projects, Talent Mapping, Women in Leadership & Leadership Development, and our award-winning Executive Career Transitioning Programs.

We are currently working with a global leader to recruit a Supply Chain Director for the MEA Region. In this critical role, you will oversee and optimize the entire supply chain function across the Middle East and Africa, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiencies, and compliance with regional regulations. The successful candidate will drive the strategic vision for supply chain processes, manage key supplier relationships, and lead the development of a high-performing team.

What You'll be Doing

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive supply chain strategy for the MEA region, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Oversee logistics, procurement, inventory management, and distribution, optimizing the supply chain for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring high-quality, timely supply to meet business needs.
• Drive the S&OP process, ensuring accurate demand forecasting and inventory planning to avoid stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations, customs laws, and other supply chain-related legal requirements across the MEA region.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Finance, and Operations, to align supply chain activities with business goals and market needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a regional supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Implement sustainability initiatives within the supply chain, focusing on reducing environmental impact and improving eco-friendly logistics practices.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management, with a significant portion in leadership roles, ideally within the MEA region.
• Proven track record of driving supply chain optimization and cost reductions.
• Strong expertise in logistics, procurement, vendor management, and inventory control.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills, with the ability to manage a large diverse team across multiple countries.
• Proficient in supply chain software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and demand forecasting tools.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance challenges specific to the MEA region.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities with a strategic mindset.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted for the position. If you haven't had a response within 5 working days, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Many thanks and good luck in your job search.

Required Experience:

Director

Job Description

We are NTS Group.

The region's leading Executive Search, Outplacement & Career Transition firm across the Middle East, bringing over 25 years of local expertise and a track record of exceptional service for our clients and candidates. Operating from our strategically positioned offices in Dubai, London, and Singapore, we offer a comprehensive range of services delivered by industry experts. These include Contingency & Executive Search Campaigns, Outplacement & Redundancy Support, RPO Projects, Talent Mapping, Women in Leadership & Leadership Development, and our award-winning Executive Career Transitioning Programs.

We are currently working with a global leader to recruit a Supply Chain Director for the MEA Region. In this critical role, you will oversee and optimize the entire supply chain function across the Middle East and Africa, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiencies, and compliance with regional regulations. The successful candidate will drive the strategic vision for supply chain processes, manage key supplier relationships, and lead the development of a high-performing team.

What You'll be Doing

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive supply chain strategy for the MEA region, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Oversee logistics, procurement, inventory management, and distribution, optimizing the supply chain for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring high-quality, timely supply to meet business needs.
• Drive the S&OP process, ensuring accurate demand forecasting and inventory planning to avoid stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations, customs laws, and other supply chain-related legal requirements across the MEA region.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Finance, and Operations, to align supply chain activities with business goals and market needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a regional supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Implement sustainability initiatives within the supply chain, focusing on reducing environmental impact and improving eco-friendly logistics practices.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management, with a significant portion in leadership roles, ideally within the MEA region.
• Proven track record of driving supply chain optimization and cost reductions.
• Strong expertise in logistics, procurement, vendor management, and inventory control.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills, with the ability to manage a large diverse team across multiple countries.
• Proficient in supply chain software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and demand forecasting tools.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance challenges specific to the MEA region.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities with a strategic mindset.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted for the position. If you haven't had a response within 5 working days, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Many thanks and good luck in your job search.

Required Experience:

Director

We are a global leader in providing energy solutions, helping businesses grow and communities thrive. Our team is proud of the positive impact we make on customers, local communities, and the environment.

As a Sourcing Manager , you will lead a high-performing team that drives growth and sustainability strategies across supply chains. You will ensure your team consistently achieves excellence in quality and pricing objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders and internal customers.
• Implement category strategies that drive business growth and value creation.
• Mentor and lead a talented procurement team to achieve outstanding results.
• Collaborate with technology partners to optimize sourcing activities and deliver sustainable solutions.
• Manage risk reporting and audit activities to ensure compliance and control.
• Align procurement budgets with business objectives and promote financial sustainability.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in procurement or a related field.
• Deep understanding of operational complexities and ability to simplify processes.
• Proven track record of innovation and implementing efficient solutions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Able to inspire and motivate teams to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
• Skilled in optimizing procurement processes and executing cost-saving strategies.

About the Role:

eMagine Solutions is thrilled to partner with a world-leading logistics company to find a talented Director of Contract Logistics. This is an exciting opportunity to join their leadership team and help shape the future of their expanded operations.

The ideal candidate will lead the charge in running and growing the company's global contract logistics division, working closely with senior leaders to drive big-picture strategies, streamline operations, and create custom solutions for international clients.

This role offers a unique chance to make a real difference in a newly strengthened organisation, using the combined strengths of the merged teams to deliver exceptional results.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Set the Vision: Create and lead a global strategy for contract logistics that aligns with the company's goals and makes the most of the recent merger.
• Run Smooth Operations: Manage warehousing, distribution, and supply chain processes to ensure top-quality service for clients.
• Build Client Relationships: Partner with key clients to deliver tailored, innovative solutions for their global supply chains.
• Lead Integration: Guide the smooth blending of the newly acquired logistics operations, aligning teams, systems, and processes.
• Focus on Sustainability: Promote eco-friendly practices, like low-carbon transport and energy-efficient warehousing.
• Inspire Teams: Lead and motivate a global team, fostering a culture of teamwork, creativity, and accountability.
• Manage Finances: Keep budgets on track, cut costs where possible, and boost profitability while maintaining high standards.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• 10+ years in senior leadership roles in contract logistics, supply chain, or similar fields, with experience in global operations.
• Big-Picture Thinking: A knack for building and delivering strategies that drive growth and keep clients happy.
• Integration Skills: Experience leading major integrations or transformations, ideally in logistics or transport.
• Client Focus: A talent for building strong, trusted relationships with international clients.
• Sustainability Passion: Knowledge of green logistics, like renewable energy or eco-friendly warehousing.
• Leadership Spark: The ability to inspire and lead diverse global teams while fostering innovation and teamwork.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field (a postgraduate degree like an MBA is a bonus).
• Flexibility: Happy to travel and work across different regions as needed.

What We Offer:

We're proud to offer a fantastic opportunity for professional development and global exposure, as well as a chance to be part of a diverse, collaborative culture with a strong legacy of excellence.

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We are looking for a seasoned Regional Senior Director of Supply Chain & Operations to lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy, operational design, and execution for our grocery verticals across 8 markets. This role will oversee talabat mart dark stores and distribution centers, as well as the local shops ecosystem (including Instashop and Talabat).

The mandate is to drive regional standardization, operational excellence, inventory health, and long-term scalability—while collaborating closely with commercial, product, and tech teams to create a resilient and future-ready supply chain.This role will own the strategy, policy, process design, and product evolution across three core verticals: in-store & DC operations, end-to-end supply chain, and inventory management , for our Grocery & Retail business.

1. Strategy & Network Design

• Define and execute the regional supply chain strategy including warehousing, last-mile models, and hub-spoke configurations.

• Lead long-term capacity planning, infrastructure investments, and operational design for both dark stores and local shop operations.
  Build the operational model for local shops, including in-store picking and fulfillment processes.

2. Operational Excellence & Standardization

• Develop, document, and roll out standardized best-in-class processes across inventory management, order picking, and delivery logistics.

• Lead process optimization and automation techniques across all markets.

• Govern inventory health metrics: stock availability, accuracy, turnover, and working capital utilization.

• Build and enforce operational governance frameworks to ensure policy alignment and compliance across all countries.

3. Supplier Collaboration Framework

• Establish strategic partnerships with regional 3PLs and key grocery suppliers.

• Lead regional contract negotiations and performance-based SLAs.

4. Performance Governance

• Define and track KPIs, dashboards, and country scorecards for performance monitoring.

• Benchmark country-level performance and drive continuous improvement through cross-market knowledge sharing.
  Act as a coach and thought partner to country-level supply chain and operations leaders.

5. Innovation & Future Readiness

• Pilot cutting-edge tech solutions such as AI-based demand forecasting, robotics, and smart replenishment tools.

• Collaborate with Product and Tech to develop digital tools that enable smarter, faster, and more reliable operations.

6. Talent Development

• Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for both country and regional supply chain roles.

• Drive capability-building programs and foster leadership alignment across supply chain teams.

• Champion a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and customer-first thinking.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

• Work cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, Product, and Tech to align supply chain strategies with overall business goals.

• Manage key cost drivers including logistics, labor, and inventory.

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food regulatory standards across all facilities.

A more detailed view:

Store & Distribution Center (DC) Operations

• Drive efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in dark store and DC workflows including receiving, replenishment, picking, packing, and dispatch.

• Ensure strong labor productivity, high order fulfillment rates, and store-level operational excellence.

• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities to scale operations efficiently.

Supply Chain Management

• Lead inbound logistics, replenishment planning, and warehouse network optimization.

• Build agile, cost-effective supply chains capable of responding to changing demand and market dynamics.

• Work closely with vendor management and planning teams to reduce lead times and improve delivery performance.

Inventory Management

• Own regional inventory health including accuracy, stock availability, and working capital efficiency.

• Improve demand planning alignment and implement smart tools to minimize waste, shrinkage, and overstock.

• Introduce data-led forecasting models and inventory control mechanisms where applicable.

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management and operations, with at least 5 years in a senior regional leadership role—preferably in grocery, FMCG, eCommerce, or quick commerce.

• Proven success in scaling supply chain networks and driving operational excellence across multiple markets.

• Strong background in inventory management, logistics design, warehouse operations, and vendor management.

• Expertise in implementing tech-enabled process redesign.

• Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels—balancing long-term thinking with daily performance delivery.

• Demonstrated experience in managing high-performing, cross-market teams.

• Strong stakeholder management skills across commercial, tech, and finance domains.

• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical, forecasting, and performance-tracking capabilities.

• Experience managing large budgets and driving cost optimization initiatives.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational change management skills.

• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance requirements is advantageous

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

The company is a leading beverage manufacturer in the Middle East, known for its innovative products and strong market presence. It prides itself on quality, sustainability, and driving growth in a competitive FMCG landscape

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to secure favourable terms.
• Monitor and manage procurement budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies in all procurement activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure seamless operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast procurement needs and optimise inventory levels.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals to achieve departmental objectives.
• Analyse market trends and provide insights for strategic decision-making.

A successful Procurement Director should have:

• 10-15 years of solid end-to-end procurement and experience across directs and indirect categories , ideally within FMCG or beverage manufacturing.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role driving procurement strategy, team performance, and transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage both direct and indirect spend categories with measurable impact.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and building strong vendor partnerships.
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• A transformational leader passionate about mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement.

The company is a leading beverage manufacturer in the Middle East, known for its innovative products and strong market presence. It prides itself on quality, sustainability, and driving growth in a competitive FMCG landscape

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to secure favourable terms.
• Monitor and manage procurement budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies in all procurement activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure seamless operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast procurement needs and optimise inventory levels.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals to achieve departmental objectives.
• Analyse market trends and provide insights for strategic decision-making.

A successful Procurement Director should have:

• 10-15 years of solid end-to-end procurement and experience across directs and indirect categories , ideally within FMCG or beverage manufacturing.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role driving procurement strategy, team performance, and transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage both direct and indirect spend categories with measurable impact.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and building strong vendor partnerships.
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• A transformational leader passionate about mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement.

Procurement Director – Dubai

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED:

• Oil and Gas
• Energy
• Telecommunications
• Construction

Great Opportunity to join this company at a crucial time to take the procurement function to the next level in this new role as Procurement Director reporting in to the board. You will be looking for an opportunity to create a world class procurement function and will be able to set a vision, engage with stakeholders and then deliver through implementation. This business is about to embark on a dramatic expansion phase, the role will therefore represent a fantastic opportunity for career development.

The Procurement Director will be responsible for managing the Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics and Operational Planning functions across people, processes and technology. The Procurement Director will play a key part in the current and continued success of the procurement function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the current structure and set the strategic direction for all procurement activity in line with key business objectives.
• Manage strategic and operational activity to exceed key performance targets in line with group standards.
• Work with the commercial team to reduce contract/supplier risk.
• Develop a strategic global sourcing and supply chain programme.
• Establish category objectives, sourcing strategies and supplier objectives that support the business plan to ensure a best in class supply chain performance.
• Ensure that all procurement staff are motivated and developed.

To be considered you will be a senior procurement leader with a broad supply chain background able to set strategy, influence and deliver. Experience of Middle East Procurement is a must.

About The Company

In November 2010, GCC specialist recruiter, iQ selection came together with global professional recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley, under the name Morgan McKinley. With 24 offices globally, Morgan McKinley connects specialist talent with leading employers across multiple industries and disciplines. We work very closely with international corporates, top investment banks and local SMEs to provide those looking for their next career move with the best job opportunities.

From our Dubai office, we provide specialist recruitment expertise spanning Financial Services & Finance; Sales, Marketing & Support; and Technical sectors throughout the GCC region, with dedicated consultants delivering focused sector and local knowledge. In addition, we are fully committed to promoting the government’s Emiratisation policy.