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 around 65 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.
Job Description
Role Summary
The Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Automation will lead the regional transformation agenda across MENA markets. This role drives operational excellence by converting manual workflows into scalable automation solutions, advanced analytics, and integrated systems across planning, supplier & inventory management, and distribution center (DC) operations.
Acting as the vital bridge between Local Market operations, Regional leadership, and Central Product & Technology teams, you will translate complex business needs into automated realities that reduce planner workload, improve decision-making, and optimize supply chain network performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regional Automation & Process Transformation
Roadmap Execution & Design: Define, design, and deploy the regional automation roadmap across Demand Planning, Replenishment, Supplier Management, and DC Operations. Design and implement scalable automation solutions that can be replicated across multiple countries with minimal localization
Workflow Elimination: Identify operational bottlenecks and eliminate manual tasks by automating supplier communication, PO follow-ups, and exception management.
Standardization & Governance: Package successful local market initiatives into standardized frameworks for regional rollout. Establish governance mechanisms to ensure sustainable automation adoption and performance monitoring.
2. Central Product Alignment & Rollout
Business Partnership: Act as the primary regional interface for Central Product, Data, and Engineering teams. Align regional priorities with the broader central supply chain technology and automation roadmap.
Feature Deployment: Gather market requirements, translate them into product specs, and lead the testing, validation, and rollout of central tools while integrating SC platforms (e.g., IDP, Supplier Central).
Feedback Loop: Drive adoption of central platforms while providing structured, data-driven feedback to Central teams to close process gaps.
3. Data Engineering & Analytics Products
Pipeline Development: Build and maintain robust data pipelines using SQL, BigQuery, and Python to support supply chain decision-making.
Automated Dashboards: Design and own automated KPI tracking, alerting mechanisms, and reporting solutions covering:
Fill Rate, Availability, & Service Levels
Inventory Health & Stock Transfers
Supplier Performance & Forecast Accuracy
DC Utilization & Capacity Planning
4. Systems Integration & Tooling
API & Tool Development: Build lightweight applications and API-based integrations connecting operational tools, internal systems, and communication platforms.
Next-Gen Tech: Leverage cloud platforms, workflow automation software, and AI-enabled tools to enhance end-to-end supply chain visibility and productivity.
5. Distribution Center Optimization
Warehouse Productivity: Support automation initiatives within DC operations, including receiving, stock transfers, inventory controls, and labor/capacity planning.
Visibility & Insights: Build lightweight tools and automated alerts to provide real-time warehouse visibility and fleet/utilization insights.
DC Reporting Standards: Standardize DC performance measurement and operational reporting across markets.
Qualifications
Master’s degree with minimum 6+ years of experience in a fast-paced FMCG/CPG environment with mature set up of Automation (ideally in a Consulting space in a Supply Chain Product driven role)
Three (3) to Four (4) years’ experience utilizing Mature ERP/WMS systems like SAP/Oracle/JDA and/or SQL/Big Query/EDI Integrations
Experience/Knowledge on AI models is a plus
Candidate is a data champion and has well established successes in the past on Product GTMs/Product Roadmap/Automations
Extremely organized and process-driven, Lean Six Sigma or 5S understanding preferred
Analytical skill set demonstrated by an advanced proficiency in GSheet, MS Excel, Data studio, Tableau.
Strong problem solving abilities with a process oriented mindset
Strong written and verbal communication skills across a set of stakeholders
Skills Required
- Master's degree with minimum 6+ years experience in a fast-paced FMCG/CPG environment with automation experience (ideally consulting in supply chain/product)
- Three to four years' experience utilizing ERP/WMS systems like SAP, Oracle, JDA and/or SQL, BigQuery, EDI integrations
- Proven ability to build and maintain data pipelines using SQL, BigQuery, and Python
- Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Studio, and Tableau
- Experience with APIs, integrations, and cloud platforms for systems integration
- Demonstrable success on Product GTMs, product roadmaps, and automation initiatives
- Experience/knowledge of AI models
- Lean Six Sigma or 5S understanding
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a process-oriented mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across stakeholders
Delivery Hero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Delivery Hero and has not been reviewed or approved by Delivery Hero.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and everyday support include on-site gym access in Berlin, discounted sports memberships, commuter help, and food vouchers, with hybrid flexibility enhancing day-to-day experience. Feedback suggests these lifestyle perks meaningfully bolster the total package for many corporate roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Mental health and preventive care are emphasized through an Employee Assistance Program, a Headspace subscription, and on-campus health check-ups, with guidance for navigating healthcare in Germany. Some locations also highlight private health insurance, adding depth to the health offering.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs feature an employee stock purchase plan with a matching component, and equity is common across corporate roles. Feedback suggests this accessible equity can be a notable part of total compensation in key hubs.
Delivery Hero Insights
What We Do
As the world’s leading local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech but driven by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, we enable ambitious talent to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you’re from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero
