Director of Supply Chain – tMart (UAE)

About the role

Talabat’s tMart division in the UAE is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead demand planning and end‑to‑end logistics. The role sits on the UAE leadership team and is responsible for ensuring product availability while controlling inventory, transportation costs and working capital.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end demand forecasting across all categories and channels, driving accuracy and product availability.
• Manage inventory health, Days on Hand targets and stock allocation across warehouses and stores.
• Design, optimise and monitor the UAE supply‑chain network, including transportation flows, route planning, truck utilisation and contract structures.
• Lead warehouse and network optimisation projects, incorporating automation and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with commercial, operations and inventory teams to anticipate capacity needs and plan stock requirements.
• Act as primary liaison with 3PL partners, monitoring KPIs such as on‑time delivery and fill rates.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in supply chain, logistics or grocery retail environments.
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in service levels, cost efficiency and profitability.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data insights into operational actions.

Required skills

• Advanced analytics and AI‑enabled demand planning tools (Intelligent Demand Planning).
• Network design and logistics optimisation techniques.
• Automation and warehouse management best practices.