The Role
Manage end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple group companies, including procurement, international trade, logistics, inventory control, supplier management, customs compliance, shipment documentation, and trade finance. The role oversees supplier negotiations, stock availability, warehouse coordination, intercompany transfers, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance across UAE and international operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are recruiting a Senior Manager – Supply Chain for a prominent pharmaceutical distribution company based in Dubai, UAE.
About Our Client:
Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical organization in Dubai, recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and wellness products across the region. With strong operational standards and a commitment to excellence, the company continues to expand its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the UAE’s healthcare sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple
group companies
- Oversee procurement, order planning, shipment tracking,
inventory control, and delivery schedules
- Coordinate with international suppliers, manufacturers,
logistics providers, freight forwarders, and clearing agents to ensure smooth
supply chain operations
- Ensure the timely delivery of goods while controlling costs
and minimizing delays
- Develop and implement supply chain policies, procedures, and
control systems to improve operational efficiency
- Manage complex international trade transactions, including
imports, exports, re-exports, and cross-border shipments
- Oversee shipping documentation, including commercial
invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, airway bills,
and customs documents
- Coordinate with banks and finance teams to manage letters of
credit (LCs), cash against documents (CAD), advance payments, bank guarantees,
and other trade finance requirements
- Ensure compliance with UAE and international trade
regulations, customs requirements, sanctions screening, and documentation
standards
- Monitor shipping routes, freight costs, demurrage charges,
port charges, insurance costs, and customs clearance timelines to optimize
logistics expenses
- Manage supply chain activities across multiple companies
within the group structure
- Coordinate intercompany transactions, stock transfers, and
the preparation of related documentation
- Work closely with finance, sales, warehouse, legal, and
management teams to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance
- Support group-level procurement planning and negotiate
favorable commercial terms by consolidating purchasing requirements across
group companies
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable local and
international suppliers to meet business requirements
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and
service agreements with suppliers and service providers
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve issues
related to delivery delays, product quality, shortages, and documentation
discrepancies
- Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous
improvement measures to enhance service quality and operational efficiency
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure stock availability based
on business requirements and demand forecasts
- Implement effective inventory management practices to
prevent overstocking, dead stock, and stock shortages
- Establish and maintain inventory control procedures and
conduct periodic stock reconciliations to ensure accuracy
- Coordinate with warehouse teams to manage goods receiving,
dispatch, storage, and stock movements efficiently
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business
Administration, Logistics, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 8–12 years of experience in supply chain
management, procurement, logistics, or international trade
- Extensive experience managing supply chain operations across
multiple companies or business units
- Proven experience handling complex international trade
transactions, import and export documentation, and trade finance operations
- Experience in industries such as pharmaceuticals, oil and
gas, trading, distribution, or manufacturing will be an advantage
- Strong understanding of UAE customs regulations,
international shipping terms, Incoterms, letter of credit documentation, and
banking procedures
- Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory management systems,
and Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Employee Benefits as per UAE Labor Law
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, or a related field
- 8-12 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, or international trade
- Experience managing supply chain operations across multiple companies or business units
- Experience handling complex international trade transactions, import and export documentation, and trade finance operations
- Experience in pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, trading, distribution, or manufacturing
- Understanding of UAE customs regulations, international shipping terms, Incoterms, letters of credit, and banking procedures
- Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Excel
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The Company
What We Do
Decision Management Consultants (DMC) is a trusted and experienced business consultancy firm in the UAE, established in 1990, providing expert guidance for business setup, growth, and success.
