About the job Regional Supply Chain Manager
We are looking for a highly strategic and operationally strong Regional Supply Chain Manager for one of our clients who is a leading distribution, licensing, and manufacturing company in the Middle East, to lead supply chain planning, optimization, and execution across multiple markets. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient inventory flow, supplier coordination, logistics excellence, and process improvements to support business growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
Develop and implement regional supply chain strategies aligned with commercial and operational goals.
Lead demand planning, forecasting, and supply planning processes across markets.
Procurement & Supplier Management
Manage sourcing and supplier performance, including contract negotiation and relationship management.
Optimize procurement processes for quality, cost, and reliability.
Inventory, Logistics & Distribution
Oversee regional inventory management, distribution strategies, and warehouse operations.
Ensure accurate inventory levels, efficient flow, and on-time fulfillment.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Establish and monitor key supply chain KPIs (e.g., inventory turnover, OTIF, lead times).
Prepare regular performance reports and recommend process improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment of demand forecasts and supply plans.
Support new product introductions and market launches with effective supply coordination.
Risk & Continuous Improvement
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
7+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity
Experience managing multi-market supply chain operations (preferably GCC / MENA)
Strong analytical skills and competency with supply chain systems/ERP tools
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong plus