As the Head of Supply Chain for the Gulf+ Cluster, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure the efficient and effective flow of products from suppliers to customers. You will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction while maintaining cost-efficiency and compliance.
Areas of Responsibility:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute the supply chain strategy for the Gulf+ cluster in alignment with the company's overall business goals.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost reduction, and process optimization across the supply chain.
Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals, including procurement, logistics, demand planning, and inventory management.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the supply chain team.
Supplier and Vendor Management:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating terms, contracts, and pricing to ensure reliable and cost-effective sourcing of materials and products.
- Monitor supplier performance and take proactive measures to address any issues that may arise.
Demand and Supply Planning:
- Oversee the demand forecasting and supply planning processes to ensure optimal inventory levels and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align demand forecasts with market trends and promotions.
Logistics and Distribution:
- Manage transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to customers and distribution centers.
- Optimize distribution networks to reduce lead times and transportation costs.
Operational Excellence:
- Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, quality, and agility.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess operational performance and drive corrective actions as needed.
Risk Management and Compliance:
- Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, such as geopolitical, regulatory, and operational challenges.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on supply chain performance and initiatives.
Experience
- Proven experience of 8 years in supply chain management, with 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, practices, and trends within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing and motivating teams.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
Technical skills
- Microsoft Office package (Excel/Word/PP)
- Outlook
- ERP
- Demand Forecasting tool
- Proficiency in supply chain software and technologies; experience with ERP and demand planning systems is preferred.
