Head of Supply Chain Management Damas Jewellery UAE

Damas Jewellery is presently accepting applications from suitable candidate for the job role of Head of Supply Chain Management in Dubai. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of an organization’s supply chain, from procurement and sourcing to production, warehousing and distribution. Desirous candidates fulfilling under mentioned criteria are encouraged to submit their applications.

Responsibilities of Head of Supply Chain Management

• Primarily this position is responsible for the buying & flow of products/jewellery across the entire supply chain efficiently and within budget.
• Leading both Commercial (90%)) and Non commercial (10%) Procurement.
• Develop, lead and implement the supply chain strategic business plans, covering the entire spectrum from inbound/outbound shipment, fine-distribution and reverse logistics of Gold/ Non-Gold & other valuables.
• Review and update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing regional & compliance policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Monitor and manage the overall procurement, quality, quantity, cost and efficiency for the movement and storage of all product and non-stock items.
• Lead, coach and develop direct reports and encourage an open and supportive team culture that is service orient.
• Design or implement a supply chain that supports strategies to adapt to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
• Manage, maintain and develop relationships with suppliers, government agencies or their representatives and vendors including Principals and their suppliers or third-party companies to ensure the on-time and smooth movement of products both internationally and locally in accordance with contractual obligations and service levels
• Maintain a network of contacts throughout the logistics sectors both locally and globally to stay abreast of industry advancements technically and processes to continually align with industry best practice
• Management of the overall logistics budget, ensuring cost reduction and cost savings across the supply chain and ability to take data driven decisions
• Allocation and management of staff resources to meet changing demands and needs in the business in a cost-efficient manner.

What you will do more

• Responsible to do snap-checking all processes for better control & visibility.
• Ensuring items are available in store and demand and supply is in complete control.
• Will be responsible to do full risk assessment/analysis & submit reports to IT Director for further analysis & action before execution.
• Must be experience and knowledgeable not only in the international and domestic carrier & delivery systems.
• Must know to negotiate with carriers for the best possible rates & to find ways to continually improve the overall cost of shipping.
• Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
• Monitor supplier performance to access the ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Responsibilities will be to do a preliminary investigation in case of shipment gets damaged or stolen during shipping/receiving.
• Should analyze information, evaluate results and submit the best solution to the reporting line for further action.
• Required to oversee all accounts related to DC & freight forwarding & are responsible for record-keeping and reporting to Director SC&L.
• Oversee the Quality team and tagging department.
• Identifies potential vendors/suppliers, gathers and analyzes information on them; recommends prospective vendors.
• Negotiate, pricing to ensure the best jewelry designs at competitive price meeting standards could be procured.
• Prepares vendor contracts and negotiates terms with vendors.
• Reviews analyze receiving/Inspection documentation; forwards receiving paperwork to Accounting for vendor payment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Procurement department Key Performance Indicators.
• Develop and implement the supply chain strategy best suited for the dynamic business environment.
• Maintain relations with logistics partners to determine the best practice for the movement of merchandise.
• Risk assessment and analysis of the processes continuously.
• On-time reporting and tracking.
• Ensure to perform duties in accordance with DAMAS standards and policy.

Requirements for Role of Head of Supply Chain Management

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business/ PG Diploma in Logistics/ Supply Chain.
• At least 10 years’ of experience in supply chain and procurement role within the Jewellery industry, experience in managing a large team.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• Advanced skills across in MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Visio, Project, PowerBI to take data driven decisions
• Supply Chain Knowledge & Awareness.
• Operations Management.
• Workplace & Leadership.
• Compliance & Integrity.
• Procurement Strategy & Performance.
• Category Management.
• Strategic Sourcing.
• Contract Management.
• Supplier Management.
• Effective communication & Interpersonal skills Behavioural Competencies.
• Customer Service Excellence.
• Developing The People & Organization.
• Managing Growth & Demand.
• Managing Change and Complexity.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Safe, Secure & Responsible.

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