A leading organisation in Dubai, UAE is seeking a visionary Digital Supply Chain Leader to spearhead the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics across its global supply chain. This senior leadership role is responsible for designing and executing the digital transformation roadmap, deploying AI-driven solutions for demand forecasting and inventory optimisation, championing data-driven decision-making, and building a resilient, predictive, and automated supply chain ecosystem that drives measurable operational excellence.
About the Role — Digital & AI Supply Chain Leadership in Dubai
Strategic Mandate: Lead the end-to-end digital supply chain transformation with AI and machine learning at its core
Analytics Scope: Demand planning, inventory optimisation, logistics, predictive maintenance, and shortfall projection
Technology Stack: ERP, WMS, TMS, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R — full-spectrum digital tools
Data Governance: Master Data Management, dashboarding, bid modeling, and supply chain analytics ownership
Certifications Valued: AI/ML, Data Science, or PMP certifications are highly desirable for this leadership position
Global Impact & Digital Career Opportunity in UAE
Strategic Authority: Define and own the digital supply chain roadmap reported to senior leadership directly
AI Innovation: Pilot and scale AI models across demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and predictive analytics
Ecosystem Builder: Manage relationships with technology vendors, startups, and academic research partners
Culture Champion: Drive digital innovation culture and data-driven decision-making across the global supply chain
Position Overview
The Digital Supply Chain Leader in Dubai is responsible for leading the strategic integration of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics across a global supply chain organisation. This senior role encompasses developing and executing the digital transformation roadmap, leading cross-functional AI projects, managing vendor and partner relationships, defining KPIs for digital initiative ROI, and overseeing Master Data Management, dashboarding, demand planning derivation, inventory analytics, procurement income modelling, and comprehensive reporting to internal and external stakeholders — making this one of the most impactful and forward-looking supply chain leadership roles available in Dubai today.
Why This Role Matters: As Digital Supply Chain Leader in Dubai, you are architecting the intelligence layer of a global supply chain — deploying AI models that predict demand before disruptions hit, automating inventory decisions that once required weeks of manual analysis, building dashboards that give senior leadership real-time visibility, managing the data governance that makes every analytics output trustworthy, and championing a culture where every supply chain decision is informed by data. This is where technology and strategy meet to transform how global operations work.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Transformation Strategy & AI Roadmap
- Develop and execute the comprehensive strategic roadmap for digital supply chain transformation with AI and machine learning at its core
- Lead cross-functional projects to pilot and scale digital solutions for demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, logistics, and predictive maintenance
- Identify and analyse process automation opportunities and efficiency gains achievable through AI and other advanced digital tools
- Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on digital supply chain trends, providing strategic insights to senior leadership regularly
AI Model Development & Data Governance
- Collaborate closely with IT and Data Science teams to build, deploy, and continuously improve AI models for supply chain applications
- Ensure robust data governance frameworks are in place to support reliable, high-quality supply chain analytics and reporting
- Oversee Master Data Management, dashboarding, bid modelling, and supply chain analytics platforms across the organisation
- Champion data-driven decision-making at every level of the supply chain organisation through education, tools, and governance
Supply Chain Analytics & Operational Intelligence
- Lead demand plan derivation, shortfall projection, and sales versus purchase gap analysis using advanced analytical methods
- Manage inventory policy level updates, inventory analytics, and procurement income modelling to optimise working capital
- Define, monitor, and report on KPIs that measure the business impact and ROI of all digital and AI supply chain initiatives
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to both internal leadership teams and external customers as required
Vendor Management & Technology Partnerships
- Manage strategic relationships with technology vendors, innovative startups, and academic partners in the supply chain tech space
- Stay at the forefront of emerging supply chain technologies by actively engaging with the global digital supply chain ecosystem
- Oversee the governance, performance, and continuous improvement of all digital supply chain platforms and applications
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools that advance the organisation’s digital supply chain maturity
Change Management & Digital Culture Leadership
- Drive change management activities including training programmes and communications to ensure successful adoption of new systems
- Champion a culture of digital innovation, analytical rigour, and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain organisation
- Influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align on digital priorities and transformation milestones
- Mentor supply chain teams on data literacy, AI tool usage, and digital best practices to build lasting organisational capability
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field — required for this role
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is strongly preferred and will significantly strengthen your application
- Certifications in AI/ML, Data Science, or Project Management (PMP) are highly desirable and viewed very favourably
Experience Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management in a global or multinational organisation
- Minimum 3–5 years in a role focused on digital transformation, advanced analytics, or AI within a supply chain context
- Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing large-scale digital or AI projects in supply chain environments
Technical Skills
- Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts and their practical application in supply chain — forecasting, optimisation, and NLP
- Strong working knowledge of supply chain systems including ERP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and TMS platforms
- Proficiency with data visualisation tools such as Tableau and Power BI for executive dashboards and operational reporting
- Familiarity with data science languages including Python and R for analytical model support and data exploration
- Excellent project management, change management, and senior stakeholder influencing skills across global organisations
About This Opportunity in Dubai, UAE
This is a genuinely rare and senior Digital Supply Chain Leader opportunity based in Dubai — one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for technology, trade, and supply chain innovation. The role sits at the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and global supply chain strategy, offering an experienced digital supply chain professional the authority, resources, and organisational backing to build something truly transformative. If you have the technical depth, strategic vision, and leadership presence to drive AI-powered supply chain change at a global scale, this Dubai opportunity is one of the most compelling available in the UAE market today.
Career Excellence: Lead the AI-powered digital transformation of a global supply chain from Dubai — and build the intelligent, predictive, automated supply chain ecosystem that defines the future of the industry.
Who Should Apply?
- Digital Supply Chain Leaders: With 8+ years of supply chain experience and 3–5 years in AI or digital transformation roles
- AI/ML Supply Chain Specialists: With hands-on experience deploying machine learning models in demand forecasting or inventory optimisation
- Supply Chain Analytics Managers: Skilled in Power BI, Tableau, Python, and advanced data governance frameworks
- ERP / WMS / TMS Experts: With deep system knowledge and experience leading large-scale supply chain technology implementations
- Change Management Leaders: Experienced in driving digital adoption and building data-driven cultures across global supply chain teams
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