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

• Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and supply chain transformation projects.

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