A new opportunity has opened with a well-known logistics company based in Dubai. Our client is seeking out a Supply Chain Promotion Specialist who will be reporting to the Head of Supply Chain.
In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Ensure alignment of information to ensure all stakeholders have up to date promotional information
- Continuous improvement on communication initiatives that streamline communication to all stakeholders
- Influence execution strategies for promotional products
- Represent company at the client's promotion forums
- Provide expertise to the client on promotion forecast, distribution and the optimum most cost effective execution
- Support Inventory Control team in documentation approvals from the client including validation of content accuracy
- On occasion do supply planning for specific promotional products in consultation with Inventory Manager
- Proactively provide recommendations on alternative approaches to mitigate disruptions in supply
- Provide post promotional information to the Client to capture key learning's'
- Act as a key point for escalation to communicate any disruption to assure supply on promotional products together with mitigation strategies through consultation with the supply planning work stream.
- Provide leadership in all areas of Supply Chain Solutions as required
- Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and system benefits to the client.
- Support cross functional initiatives that improves the company's service to the client.
- Communicate with Inventory team and DC replenishment team on promotion performances as required
- Represent the company as leader in promotions management
- Continuously review current processes to reduce supply chain costs and increase customer service levels through the use of lean principle.
REQUIREMENTS To be considered for the role, you need to meet the following criteria:
- A bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics or related field is a must
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting within a complex environment FMCG or distribution experience required, food industry related experience highly desirable
- Must be available to travel to DCs/other MB markets in the GCC
- Knowledge of GCC import/export laws
- Knowledge of GCC import documentation requirements
- New product development (English/Arabic Label)
- Knowledge of shipping industry
- Adept to MS Office
ABOUT THE COMPANY Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.
Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.
Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market.
