Needed Director Supply Chain

The company is looking for a Director Supply Chain MENA that will report to the VP of Operations.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Lead a multi-site supply chain organization focused on supply planning, vendor management, material planning, purchasing, procurement, external manufacturing, warehouse operations, logistics and distribution, and outsourcing of non-value added activities

• Working in conjunction with site leadership and based on joint goals, direct supply chain activities for a diverse and nimble group of supply sites

• Develop and implement a strategy leading to a repeatable and disciplined system focused on site empowerment, total organization cost effectiveness, enhanced quality and service levels, improved coordination, and risk management

• Harmonize, simplify and streamline both sites and corporate processes associated with purchasing, planning, supplier quality, warehousing and control of materials from the receipt of forecasting needs to the delivery of the finished product to customers.

• Leverage computerized systems and dashboards to measure and analyze efficiency and drive continuous improvement

• Benchmark, track, and analyze annual performance metrics against budget to demonstrate continuous improvement and progress against strategic objectives

• Lead regular strategy deployment and KPI reviews for the supply chain team ensuring attainment of results and a sense of urgency with respect to the strategic implementation priorities

• Collaborate with internal business partners to ensure alignment on demand forecast, manufacturing plans, new product introductions, supplier performance and other related supply chain opportunities to meet all quality and delivery requirements

• Oversee the forward-looking plans for inventory and production planning and react to issues such as price increases, changes in contractors, new product launches, and new business development

• Supervise and direct assigned staff including monitoring and evaluating work performance, interviewing and hiring staff, conducting training and development, establishing work priorities and scheduling job tasks