Operations Manager – Food Importation & Wholesale Distribution

About the role

The company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day‑to‑day activities of its food importation, wholesale and distribution business in Dubai. Reporting directly to the business owner, the role offers full ownership of supply chain, logistics and operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for daily business operations, coordinating imports, warehousing, inventory, order fulfilment and distribution.
• Manage international product imports, including overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, customs clearance and shipping arrangements.
• Oversee logistics, transportation, delivery scheduling and third‑party service providers.
• Ensure food storage, cold‑chain management and compliance with UAE food safety and import regulations.
• Lead operational teams, establish procedures and drive performance improvements.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager or senior operational leader in food importation, FMCG or wholesale distribution.
• Strong knowledge of UAE customs procedures, food import regulations and supply‑chain requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency, control costs and manage multiple functions independently.

Required skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Transportation
• Order fulfilment
• Customs Clearance
• Cold‑chain management
• International imports
• Warehousing
• Shipping arrangements
• Logistics
• Wholesale distribution
• Inventory Control
• Food storage
• Delivery Scheduling