Director of Supply Chain – Grocery

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead the end‑to‑end supply chain and demand planning functions for tMart, our grocery business in the UAE. This senior position is part of the UAE leadership team and is responsible for ensuring product availability while optimizing inventory, transportation costs, working capital and overall profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Own demand forecasting accuracy across all categories and channels, driving product availability through optimized replenishment strategies.
• Manage inventory health, Days on Hand targets and stock allocation across warehouses and stores.
• Design, optimize and monitor the UAE supply chain network, including transportation flows, route planning, truck utilization and contract structures.
• Lead warehouse and network optimization projects, incorporating automation and industry best practices.
• Serve as primary contact for 3PL partners, monitoring KPIs such as on‑time delivery, damage rates and cost efficiency.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through robust reconciliation processes and cycle‑count programs.
• Partner with Commercial, Operations and Inventory teams to anticipate capacity needs and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in supply chain, demand planning or logistics, preferably in grocery or retail.
• Strong analytical mindset with a track record of using data‑driven insights to improve service levels and reduce waste.
• Demonstrated ability to design scalable supply‑chain solutions and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Experience managing 3PL relationships and optimizing transportation networks.

Required skills