32 Supply Chain Solutions jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Project Management for Supply Chain Professionals

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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?

Responsible for providing administrative support to the supply chain team through the timely creation of purchase orders and communication with various departments and third parties as required.

• Review purchase requisitions (PR), budget for each line item and convert them into the purchase order (PO).
• Communicate POs to suppliers and follow up to get PO acceptance/acknowledgment.
• Assist in creating goods received note (GRN) against IRN and/or confirmation of fulfillment made by Enerflex representatives.
• Distribute accounts payable invoices to the procurement & expediting team for verification and approval for payment.
• Performs data entry as needed, sets up and maintains an electronic filing system for documentation by specific job/project.
• Gather, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail within the department.
• Comply with all Enerflex HR, Quality, HSE, and all the Company policies, procedures, processes, work instructions and guidelines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor / Manager.

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of experience in an administrative job.
• Proficiency in MS Office. ERP is a plus.
• Experienced with various types of office equipment, copier, scanner, etc.
• Organization and priority setting skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a diverse, matrix and dynamic environment.

• Flexibility is required.

Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future. Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.

Enerflex places its core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Success into action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.

We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Responsible for providing administrative support to the supply chain team through the timely creation of purchase orders and communication with various departments and third parties as required.

• Review purchase requisitions (PR), budget for each line item and convert them into the purchase order (PO).
• Communicate POs to suppliers and follow up to get PO acceptance/acknowledgment.
• Assist in creating goods received note (GRN) against IRN and/or confirmation of fulfillment made by Enerflex representatives.
• Distribute accounts payable invoices to the procurement & expediting team for verification and approval for payment.
• Performs data entry as needed, sets up and maintains an electronic filing system for documentation by specific job/project.
• Gather, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail within the department.
• Comply with all Enerflex HR, Quality, HSE, and all the Company policies, procedures, processes, work instructions and guidelines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor / Manager.

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of experience in an administrative job.
• Proficiency in MS Office. ERP is a plus.
• Experienced with various types of office equipment, copier, scanner, etc.
• Organization and priority setting skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a diverse, matrix and dynamic environment.

• Flexibility is required.

Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future. Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.

Enerflex places its core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Success into action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.

We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to deliver an introductory training session for students exploring career pathways.

Topic: Supply Chain Manager – General Overview

Provide participants with a broad awareness of the Supply Chain Manager role, including:

• An introduction to the role and its key responsibilities
• Strategies to succeed in the supply chain field
• Professional certifications that support career growth (e.g., APICS, CIPS, or other relevant options) (Note: This is not a certification training, only a general overview to guide career direction)

Location: On-site delivery (Sharjah)

Language: English (Arabic is an advantage, not mandatory)

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or related field
• Professional certifications such as APICS, CIPS, CSCP, or equivalent (preferred)
• Proven professional experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations management
• Prior teaching, training, or facilitation experience is highly desirable
• Ability to prepare and deliver engaging content tailored to a mixed audience
• Must be available in UAE and ready to take a 1 day classroom based workshop during a weekday.

Please apply with your latest CV if you fulfill all above requirements.

Overview

Our client is a well-established group of business across several industrial and manufacturing segments, known for its robust operations and innovative processes. They offer a structured working environment with a focus on excellence and continual improvement.

• Develop and implement supply chain and procurement strategies that align with the group's business goals across diverse sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
• Establish and optimize procurement mechanisms, policies, and processes to support efficient sourcing, vendor management, and cost control across multiple sub-companies.
• Coordinate logistics and inventory operations to ensure timely availability of materials, reduce waste, and support production across facilities including those for specialized vehicles and machinery.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with finance, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure transparency, compliance, and seamless execution of supply chain activities.
• Monitor and improve supply chain performance, leveraging data and KPIs to identify bottlenecks, enhance efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, embedding best practices across all supply chain and procurement functions.

• 12+ years of end to end Procurement and Supply Chain experience in the relevant sector
• Proven experience in leading supply chain functions within large, diversified organizations.
• Strong background in procurement strategy, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to initiate and scale operations in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing supply chains for manufacturing, machinery, automotive and industrial materials
• Capable of empowering teams and embedding robust mechanisms for long-term success.

Job Purpose

• Responsible for managing the entire end to end supply chain process within countries in scope in Middle east region.
• To follow up, oversee, monitor and manage all related issues to supply, delivery and logistics matters of all items for all sectors. Starting from planning, to coordinating with source of supply till the product reach the end user.
• To manage and liaise all cross functional issues with all concerned parties whether internal or external stakeholders, such as Commercial excellence, Sales, regulatory, Marketing, Finance, IT, HO, Suppliers, and local partners (Agents, 3PL, tool manufacturer).

• Manage and streamline end to end supply chain operations within the countries in scope in Middle east region.
• Ensure accurate planning and execution of procurement, distribution, and logistics to meet product availability and demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Commercial Excellence, Regulatory dep, Marketing, Finance, IT .) and external partners (distributors) to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee supply and demand operations, resolving delivery delays ensuring compliance with regional regulations.

• Collect and validate country-specific forecasts for products across public and private sectors within the countries in scope in Middle east region.
• Translate forecasts into market sales estimates and develop supply plans based on updated demand signals.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and raise alerts for major deviations or shifts, providing recommendations to internal teams.
• Participate in monthly Demand & Supply Planning meetings and contribute to the decision-making process.

• Monitor country-level stock across all sectors and accounts, ensuring products are available and inventory is optimized.
• Address issues such as overstocking, expiries, and critical stock shortages and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure that stock levels are aligned with demand forecasts to avoid shortages or excess inventory, reducing financial risk.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for local distributors within the countries in scope in Middle east region.
• Validate distributor orders, ensuring alignment with actual consumption and demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with the Logistics & Quality teams to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Submit monthly order proposals for both public and private sectors, based on demand.

• Oversee financial transactions related to supply chain operations, including FOC (Free of Charge), price differences, damaged goods, and shortages.
• Reconcile and track financial discrepancies with suppliers and partners, ensuring accurate billing and payment processing.

• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Commercial Excellence, Regulatory dep, Marketing, Finance, IT .) to align supply strategies with overall company objectives.
• Support new product launches, packaging changes from a supply chain perspective.
• Coordinate localization projects to adapt supply chain practices to regional market requirements.

• Provide regular updates on supply chain performance, including forecast accuracy results, stock levels, order pipelines, and distributor performance.
• Contribute to the creation of monthly dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sales, stock levels, and financial transactions.

• Follow up and oversee in coordination with HO all related matters related to serialization and aggregation.
• Coordinate between HO, regulatory suppliers and partners with new updates regarding packaging.
• Shortlist, interview audit, negotiate and follow up with new suppliers and partners in coordination with Global team.
• Act as a local coordinator of localization projects

B.Sc. in Pharmacy

• At least 5 years' experience in Supply Chain within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective intrapersonal skills (communication, teamwork, negotiation and customers' relationship management)
• Process orientated
• Focused, punctual with attention to details
• Fixable, problem solver and goals oriented
• Leadership skills
• Analytical Skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Proactive

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 fulfillment of this vocation.