Senior Manager - Supply Chain

About the role

A recruitment consultancy is hiring a Senior Manager - Supply Chain for a prominent pharmaceutical distribution company based in Dubai, UAE. The role covers end-to-end supply chain operations across several group companies, including procurement, inventory control, international trade and trade finance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple group companies and coordinate intercompany transactions and stock transfers.
• Oversee procurement, order planning, shipment tracking, inventory control and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with international suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, freight forwarders and clearing agents, and negotiate pricing, payment terms and service agreements.
• Handle complex international trade transactions (imports, exports, re-exports) and oversee shipping documentation such as commercial invoices, bills of lading and certificates of origin.
• Work with banks and finance teams on letters of credit, cash against documents, advance payments and bank guarantees.
• Ensure compliance with UAE and international trade regulations, customs requirements and sanctions screening.
• Monitor shipping routes, freight costs, demurrage, port charges, insurance and customs clearance timelines to optimise logistics expenses.
• Monitor inventory levels, prevent overstocking and dead stock, and run periodic stock reconciliations with warehouse teams.
• Support group-level procurement planning and work with finance, sales, warehouse, legal and management teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics or international trade.
• Extensive experience managing supply chain operations across multiple companies.
• Proven experience with international trade transactions, import/export documentation and trade finance.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, trading, distribution or manufacturing is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of UAE customs regulations, Incoterms, letters of credit and banking procedures.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Employee benefits as per UAE Labor Law.