Company Introduction

Our client is Britain's best-loved uniform brand, having supplied quality garments for over 150 years. Their heritage for quality gives us a leading edge in the market, providing the very highest standards of school wear and sportswear for school children around the globe. Now operational in 36 countries Our client has a dedicated office in Dubai to deal with the rapid growth in the GCC region.

Summary of Role

We are looking for an experienced supply chain manager to ensure our supply chain and logistics operations function properly.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with other departments, such as Operations and Finance, to create effective business plans, so teamwork skills are important. You should also have experience in project management, as well as great leadership and communication ability.

If you meet these criteria and possess a strategic, analytical mind, we’d like to hear from you.

The Role

• Create the company’s supply chain strategy.
• Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues.
• Evaluate and report on KPIs.
• Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly.
• Maintain supply chain inventory and records.
• Train and guide employees.
• Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.
• Resolve issues that come up (e.g., delays in delivery, accidents).
• Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth.
• Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g., use of trucks, forklifts).
• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.
• Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals.

General duties:

• Inventories.
• Stock Adjustments
• Stock Transfers / Allocation
• Web order emails and Shopify fulfilment.
• Item creation on Part catalogue and in the system.
• Shipments:
• Invoicing:
• Update PO verification.
• 3rd Party Logistics (ARAMEX).
• Demand Planning / Forecast.
• Analysing purchase budget/ Proposal.
• Product merchandising.
• Reporting.
• Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
• Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy
• Managing distribution and shipment budgets.
• Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards

Job Position Requirements:

• Proficiency in Ms. Excel
• Proficient user of other Microsoft Office programs: Word, PowerPoint...
• Business intelligence experience.
• Bilingual English – Arabic is a plus.
• Previous experience as a supply chain manager or in a similar field, preferably in textile retail.
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Working experience with relevant software (e.g. SAGE 300).
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving.
• A strategic and analytical mind