Supply Chain Executive, Ultra Fast Grocery - UAE National, Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION
If you are a supply chain professional with a passion to innovate and contribute in a fast paced growing environment- you might be a good fit to join UFG Supply chain team as packaging and shipping supplies executive. The packaging executive acts as a bridge between operations and upstream suppliers and is responsible for seamless planning and execution of required packaging material and shipping supplies during peak and off peak periods while maximizing customer/vendor experience. This role involves driving decision making with stakeholders and demands strong organizational skills along-with an ability to drive data driven discussions. The candidate is expected to have exceptional analytical, planning and written/verbal communication skills along with preferred experience in packaging supplies
Key job responsibilities
- Setup of robust planning processes to ensure business continuity
- Raising of purchase orders for packaging replenishment orders
- Maintaining inventory records of packaging and shipping supplies on store level
- Establish SOPs and mechanisms for packaging testing and trials
- Lead weekly packaging call with procurement and finance
- Lead packaging charter
- Innovate and explore opportunities in continuous improvement of packaging methods, quality and cost
- Establish strong relationship with external vendors
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree
- 1-2 years of working experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Strong Analytical and organizational skills
- UAE national with family book
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Packaging related experience
- Experience building processes and project management
- Ability to drive automation