Growing food manufacturing and logistics company based in Dubai is seeking experienced Supply Chain Specialist professionals to join their dynamic operations team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a logistics professional passionate about supply chain excellence. As Supply Chain Specialist, you’ll support efficient supply chain operations, manage logistics coordination, oversee inventory management, and ensure timely movement of goods and materials. Your responsibilities include monitoring purchasing activities, inventory levels, and supplier performance; coordinating with suppliers, procurement teams, warehouses, and production departments; tracking orders and shipments; arranging transportation; managing logistics documentation; communicating with carriers and logistics partners; resolving delivery issues; and ensuring goods are moved efficiently. Immediate joiners with 1-3 years experience in food manufacturing or logistics are highly preferred.
About Our Supply Chain Organization — Logistics & Operations Leader
Industry: Food Manufacturing, Logistics, and Supply Chain Operations
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Specialization: Supply chain management, procurement, inventory control, and logistics coordination
Standards: Efficient operations, cost control, and reliable supply chain performance
Mission: Delivering supply chain excellence through effective logistics and inventory management
Supply Chain Specialist Role — Logistics & Inventory Management
Department: Supply Chain & Logistics Operations
Primary Focus: Procurement coordination, inventory management, transportation logistics
Scope: Multi-functional supply chain support across operations
Mission: Ensuring efficient and reliable supply chain performance
Supply Chain Specialist Position Overview
The Supply Chain Specialist position at our company represents a critical operational role ensuring efficient supply chain operations, effective logistics coordination, optimal inventory management, and timely movement of goods and materials throughout organizational operations. This role combines strategic planning with tactical execution, requiring coordination of procurement activities, transportation management, supplier communication, and operational analysis to continuously improve supply chain performance. You’ll monitor purchasing activities ensuring timely ordering and cost optimization, track inventory levels maintaining optimal stock without excess, assess supplier performance evaluating delivery quality and reliability, track order status from placement through delivery, monitor material availability ensuring production continuity, and support operational requirements across manufacturing and distribution. Your logistics responsibilities include coordinating shipment arrangements with multiple carriers and providers, planning transportation routes and delivery schedules, managing warehouse activities and material movements, preparing shipping and logistics documentation including bills of lading and customs forms, tracking orders and shipments through delivery, communicating with carriers, logistics partners, and customers regarding delivery status, resolving delivery issues and managing exceptions, and ensuring goods are moved efficiently and accurately meeting delivery timelines.
As Supply Chain Specialist, you’ll develop expertise in supply chain planning and optimization, understand procurement processes and supplier management, master inventory control and demand planning, coordinate multi-modal transportation, prepare logistics documentation, communicate effectively across functional teams, analyze supply chain performance and identify improvements, troubleshoot supply chain disruptions, monitor delivery performance, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and contribute to cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Your role combines hands-on logistics coordination with analytical problem-solving, requiring strong organizational skills managing multiple orders and deadlines, communication proficiency across suppliers and internal stakeholders, attention to detail maintaining accurate records and documentation, analytical capability identifying supply chain disruptions and improvement opportunities, and proactive mindset toward supply chain optimization and technology advancement. With a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; 1-3 years experience in food manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments; strong understanding of supply chain processes, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and transportation; ability to coordinate purchase orders, shipments, and deliveries; familiarity with ERP systems, warehouse management systems, and Excel; knowledge of inventory control and demand planning; excellent communication skills; understanding of transportation planning and logistics coordination; ability to monitor supplier performance and identify issues; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and proactive interest in supply chain optimization, this position offers excellent opportunity for logistics professionals seeking roles combining operational responsibility with continuous improvement focus.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Specialist at established company, you optimize supply chain efficiency reducing costs and improving delivery performance, coordinate complex logistics operations ensuring timely material delivery, manage inventory strategically balancing availability and carrying costs, support supplier relationships ensuring reliable sourcing, resolve supply chain disruptions maintaining production continuity, contribute to cost control and performance improvement, advance logistics career with growing organization, and develop supply chain expertise supporting operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities & Supply Chain Duties
Procurement Monitoring & Coordination
- Monitor purchasing activities and order placement processes
- Coordinate with procurement teams on purchase orders
- Track order status from requisition through delivery
- Manage purchase order documentation and records
- Support supplier quotation analysis and cost comparison
- Ensure timely ordering to meet operational requirements
Inventory Management & Control
- Monitor inventory levels across warehouse and production
- Track material availability against operational requirements
- Support inventory optimization and reduction strategies
- Manage stock rotation and expiry control
- Conduct inventory audits and reconciliation
- Analyze demand patterns and inventory trends
Supplier Management & Performance
- Monitor supplier performance metrics and KPIs
- Track delivery performance and on-time delivery rates
- Communicate with suppliers regarding orders and requirements
- Manage supplier relationships and escalations
- Evaluate supplier quality and reliability
- Support supplier selection and evaluation processes
Logistics Coordination & Shipment Management
- Coordinate shipment arrangements with logistics providers
- Plan transportation routes and delivery schedules
- Track shipments and orders through delivery
- Communicate delivery status with customers and stakeholders
- Resolve delivery issues and manage exceptions
- Arrange pickup and drop-off logistics
Documentation & Administrative Support
- Prepare shipping and logistics documentation
- Manage bills of lading and shipping labels
- Coordinate customs documentation for international shipments
- Maintain supply chain records and documentation
- Prepare reports on supply chain performance
- Archive and manage historical records
Warehouse & Operations Support
- Coordinate warehouse activities and material movements
- Support production requirements and material availability
- Manage goods receipt and quality inspection
- Coordinate with warehouse team on inventory updates
- Support cross-dock and consolidation activities
- Ensure accurate and timely warehouse operations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management required
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics acceptable
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration acceptable
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management acceptable
- Diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics acceptable
- Related field degree acceptable
Professional Experience
- 1-3 years experience in similar supply chain role
- Food manufacturing background preferred
- Logistics coordination experience beneficial
- Warehouse operations experience valuable
- Procurement experience helpful
Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of supply chain processes
- Knowledge of logistics and procurement operations
- Understanding of inventory and warehousing
- Knowledge of transportation planning and coordination
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor preferred)
- Warehouse management system experience
- Inventory platforms and management systems knowledge
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis
Professional Competencies
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple orders and priorities
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to identify supply chain disruptions
- Proactive mindset and continuous improvement focus
- Ability to work cross-functionally with teams
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Supply Chain Specialist entry position with growing company
- Opportunity to advance to Senior Supply Chain Specialist
- Career progression toward Supply Chain Manager roles
- Exposure to strategic supply chain planning
Learning & Development
- Hands-on experience with ERP and logistics systems
- Development of supply chain expertise
- Exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations
- Opportunity to contribute to supply chain optimization
- Support for professional development and certifications
About Our Company — Supply Chain Leadership & Food Manufacturing Excellence
Our company represents a growing food manufacturing and logistics organization committed to supply chain excellence and operational efficiency. Based in Dubai’s strategic logistics hub, the company operates comprehensive supply chain operations including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution supporting regional food manufacturing and distribution networks. The organization specializes in efficient supply chain operations, cost-effective logistics coordination, and reliable inventory management ensuring products reach customers on schedule. The company values supply chain professionals dedicated to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing expertise in modern supply chain practices.
Career Excellence in Supply Chain: Join growing food and logistics company, manage comprehensive supply chain operations, coordinate complex logistics across Dubai and UAE, develop supply chain expertise in food manufacturing environment, work with modern ERP and warehouse management systems, advance logistics career toward management roles, contribute to cost reduction and efficiency improvements, support supply chain optimization, and achieve career success in dynamic supply chain organization.
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain Professionals: With 1-3 years experience
- Logistics Coordinators: Ready for specialist roles
- Food Manufacturing Professionals: Seeking logistics transition
- Operations Professionals: Interested in supply chain
- Recent Graduates: With supply chain or logistics background
- Immediate Joiners: Available to start right away
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