Supply Chain And Operations Manager

Company Description

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications.

With 178 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided – no matter how big and complex the project.

Doka employs 7,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years.

Ever since Doka’s arrival in the Middle East over twenty years ago, the UAE has played a strategic role in the company’s regional and global growth strategy, with Dubai remaining the company's operational headquarters for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Operating from a 50,000 square-metres plot comprising an office, state-of-the-art warehouse and reconditioning facility, Doka Gulf has been setup to provide faster access to its highly valued customers, and the agility required to meet market demand.

In line with our regional growth, Doka Gulf is currently looking to recruit a career driven professional to join its versatile team and support the company’s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified, natural team player who can add significant value to this highly dynamic team.

Job Description

Are you a driven supply chain leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement? Join Doka Gulf as our Supply Chain & Operations Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing our supply chain and operational performance across the UAE and Oman.

In this role, you'll lead demand planning, inventory management, logistics, and warehouse operations while driving efficiency, collaboration, and process excellence across the business. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives, enhance operational performance, and make a tangible impact on business success.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-potential operations professional to accelerate their career, broaden their leadership experience, and make a significant impact across Doka UAE & Oman.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and forecasting for UAE and Oman
• Own inventory management, safety stock optimization and inventory health
• Reduce slow-moving and non-moving inventory
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics
• Coordinate material flows between local inventory, regional hubs and Group supply sources
• Oversee warehouse and yard operations, including receiving, storage, dispatch, return and reconditioning
• Lead and develop the Warehouse/Yard Manager and operational teams
• Lead continuous improvement, automation and digitalization initiatives
• Monitor KPIs relating to inventory, logistics, warehouse productivity and safety
• Support budgeting, forecasting and investment planning
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Commercial and Finance teams

Success measures

• Inventory availability and service levels
• Inventory utilization and working capital performance
• Logistics cost and delivery performance
• Warehouse productivity and inventory accuracy
• Return and reconditioning turnaround times
• Operational safety performance
• Team engagement and talent development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business or Engineering
• Minimum 10 years' experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory management or operations leadership
• Experience managing teams and leading operational improvements
• Exposure to warehouse, yard or distribution operations
• Experience in construction, formwork, scaffolding, industrial equipment rental or related industries preferred
• Strong ERP, Excel and Power BI skills
• Strong leadership potential and commercial awareness
• Excellent English communication skills

Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: https://www.doka.com/ Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics Company Industry/

Sector: Construction

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