Supply Chain Manager
As global leader in fasteners, assembly materials, adhesives, sealants and over 5 million other articles, the WÜRTH GROUP deliver a full scope of innovative, bespoke applications and digital solutions in an agile and reliable way to multiple industries in the Middle East and especially to the UAE. This will not only transform supply chains across the industries of the Gulf region but will contribute fundamentally to make the business models more resilient for tomorrow.
The Würth Group is a multinational corporation specializing in the distribution of fastening and assembly materials, catering to industries such as automotive, construction, metalworking, and industrial manufacturing. Established in 1945 by Adolf Würth in Künzelsau, Germany, the company has grown into a global leader, with over 400 companies in more than 80 countries and a workforce of over 90,000 employees.
The newly Dubai-established WÜRTH PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS introduces a breakthrough concept designed to enhance our clients service and support, ensuring that they benefit from a dedicated, 24/7 mentality team committed to fulfilling any need with excellence. WÜRTH PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS brings the access to a broad range of product and services leveraging the extensive capabilities of Wurth’s 80 years global history and experience to the Middle East under one umbrella.
We are a one-stop-shop for highly sophisticated clients with complex business models in 4 market segments: construction and infrastructure, operations and facility management, manufacturing as well as the vertical Multiples, which comprises projects in AI and vertical farming amongst others.
YOUR TASKS:
- Manage full lifecycle of complex cross-functional supply chains within and outside multiple organizations.
- Negotiating terms and prices with suppliers and freight companies, monitoring and assessing their performance and maintaining cost-effective practices.
- Implementing logistic strategies, tracking goods from the origination point to the warehouse.
- Analyzing the supply chain data and solving any issues or putting alternative plans in place.
- Identifying and minimizing risk by predicting the demand for products and adopting new technology with no interruption to the process.
- Managing inventory, packing and distributing.
- Working with MD and CFO to lead initiatives surrounding cost, volume and speed optimization goals.
- Roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; start up approach.
YOUR SKILLS & TALENTS:
Completed bachelor's degree in field or construction engineering, logistics, supply chain management or a related practical knowledge of supply chain processes and principles
- MOST IMPORTANTLY You have an anything is possible attitude.
- You are a chameleon with absolute discretion, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive attitude.
- Experience in SAP is an advantage.
- Experience in purchasing and material planning - close coordination with warehouse.
- Supplier know-how in construction materials and equipment is an advantage.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling tools, advance knowledge of MS excel.
- Business, finance, controlling and accounting education (bachelor or master).
- Previous experience in similar position is an advantage.
- Entrepreneurial skills- being able to act like an entrepreneur within the organization.
- Organizational talent, the ability to keep cool under time pressure, an affinity for numbers, as well as mental and time flexibility instead of "9 to 5 thinking".
- Emotional intelligence, accuracy, personal integrity. professional appearance and discretion are mandatory.
- Ability to work under pressure.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- UNICORN START-UP MENTALITY
- RESILIENT TEAM OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
- · CULTURAL, TEAM AND TASK DIVERSITY
- · FAST PERSONAL AND CAREER GROWTH
- · FLAT HIERARCHY AND 100% FAMILY BUSINESS
- · BUILDING A GLOBAL GROUP WITH STRONG LOCAL FOCUS
- · GLOBAL TRAVEL: TRADE SHOWS AND BUSINESS MEETINGS FROM DAY 1st