Supply Chain Manager , MENA

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other
organization on earth via our ‎300 million pallets, crates and containers. We
employ ‎11,000 people and operate in more than ‎55 countries. Through our
pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest
brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely
and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big
enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll
help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability.
You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by
diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance
and flexibility through our
Hybrid Work Model
.
Job Description
Position Purpose
The Supply Chain Manager role will be responsible for all operations
activities within MENA region with close co-operation with function heads.
This includes CHEP managed and third-party operated facilities and management
of TPM sites. It involves direct leadership for supply chain management within
the region and overseeing tactical execution to meet business needs as well as
developing/driving strategic supply chain improvements. Ultimately, this role
is responsible for all end-to-end Supply Chain operations.
Planning and Logistics teams (‎5 FTEs) are also dotted line reporting into this
role.
The role will be part of the MENA Leadership Team
Major/Key Accountabilities
Supply Chain Control
* Ensure continuous improvement of Service Centre performance in all key areas (health & safety, costs, quality, customer satisfaction, etc.)
* Ensure all supply chain activities comply with current health & safety standards and all other operating procedures.
* Ensure the availability of required production- and transport capabilities and capacities.
* Supplier relationship management with carriers and subcontractors.
* Continuous monitoring, tracking, manage and challenge subcontractor & carrier performance including rates, capacity and service commitments.
* Manage service complaints and drive for a fast and efficient solution.
* Supplier diversification.
Budget management and cost optimization
* Operations- and domestic carrier management budget responsibility with close co-operation with the functions.
* Budget preparation, monitoring and improvement of all key cost drivers.
* Identify, analyse and implement cost efficiency opportunities. For example -Local customer collaboration in transport or operations. -Drive network optimization activities.
Project management for key projects in Supply Chain
* Support business development activities.
* Support the implementation of exchange services.
Team development
* Provide leadership to all staff, direct and indirect reports, to effectively recruit, train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities
* Responsible for all labour relations activities.
Measures
* Supply chain efficiency vs budget and vs business plan.
* Costs improvements, savings and cost avoidance
* Service performance
* Safety: Compliance to legal internal and external requirements
* Supply chain cost as % of sales
Scope
* Efficient Supply Chain Management across the region with focus on safety, quality, customer service and cost optimization.
* Countries : MENA Region
* Number of Staff (direct): ‎2
* Number of Staff (indirect): ‎0 (‎5 dotted line FTEs)
Authority/ Decision Making
* Decisions related to overall end-to end Supply Chain activities with a spend of approx.. USD ‎12-15M as per the company authority matrix.
Challenges
* Keeping the overview in complex and dynamic set-ups
* Managing conflicting interests
* Has to work and to decide autonomously/independently
* High self-motivation
* Quick reaction (high flexibility) to changing operating requirements within the network
* Managing diversity
* Remote team management
* Working in a centralized- and matrix organization.
* High travel required
Organization Chart
Key contacts
Internal
External
* Central Logistics&Planning
* Sales and Customer Service
* Manufacturers and Retailers Accounts
* Procurement
* Quality Team
* Finance
* HR
* Leadership team
* Customers
* Subcontractors
* Transporters
* Logistics Provider
Qualifications
University degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or
equivalent
Desired specific, industrial engineering, operations or logistics
qualification.
Experience
* Min.‎5 years' experience in Supply Chain related functions.
* Project Management experience.
* Has proven experience in line management & team building.
Skills and Knowledge
* Can lead & achieve results with working with multi-subcontractors, multi-carriers & multi-suppliers.
* Technical competencies to include: transportation contract structure, project planning and development, budget management, procurement, information technologies, experience with analysis and design of supply chain solutions
* Knowledgeable on the regulatory and legal aspects of rates and economics of transportation services, costs, operations, customs and negotiations in the area of responsibility.
* Excellent communicator & organiser
* Ability to multi-task and operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines
* Technical competencies to include: stock control levels, demand and forecast planning
* Business competencies to include cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and control
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Autonomous, self-initiative and results driven
* Computer basics (Office, Email, Excel useful)
* Well-developed analytical skills.
Preferred Education
Bachelors - Industrial Engineering
Preferred Level of Work Experience
‎7 - ‎10 years
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a
diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has
the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her
potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each
individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of
disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP
representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment
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a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an
interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].