Supply chain manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for a candidate who can lead and manage the Supply Chain operation by enhancing its developments based on Jotun’s values and in accordance with local, regional, segment, and corporate objectives and guidelines to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products and services to our customers while maximizing supply chain efficiency, whilst managing CSD functional teams to achieve the required objectives of managing and processing orders.
This position is based in Dubai – UAE and reports directly to the General Manager - Jotun MENA in Dubai – UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain operational functions by implementing and monitoring procedures and guidelines to ensure that supply chain activities comply with local laws and regulations, such as ISO 9001, ISO14001, and ISO 45001, Jotun Operations System.

  
  

• Design and continuously review the structure for customer service workload to ensure efficiency, meet changing needs and maintaina high level of performance by training, coaching, and monitoring staff to ensure good customer relations, responsiveness, and high levels of customer satisfaction.

  
  

• Liaise with sales teams, supply chain, and another relevant stakeholders to ensure that customer expectations are met and that any issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner through effective teamwork and good communication.

  
  

• Initiate, drive, and follow-up continuous improvement activities by implementing the Jotun Operations System and follow up through agreed KPIs.

  
  

• Arrange and participate in management meetings to coordinate and facilitate improvement activities within MENA supply chain.

  
  

• Ensure close and efficient daily cooperation between local and regional supply chain teams.

  
  

• Develop and deliver applicable supply chain investment plans according to business needs in compliance with Jotun HSEQ and technical requirements.

  
  

• Ensure efficient Logistics setup to meet customers current and future needs, ensure stock management is within required levels and balance the approach with sufficient working capital balance.

  
  

• Develop strong understanding of trade agreements within Africa and Middle East and develop trade routes that maximize the efficiency and profitability whilst reducing the lead times to customer markets.

  
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics or any relevant field   

  
  

• Minimum of 6 years of experience working in the construction industry or paints industry within Supply Chain / Operations

  
  

• English is essential.  

  
  

• Strong organizational skills and proactive mindset
  

  
  

Personal Qualities 

• Develops an ambitious but realistic business vision and translates it into a workable strategy 

  
  

• Develops people through delegation, empowerment and coaching; promotes career and self-development

  
  

• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.  

  
  

• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development

  
  

• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully

  
  

• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

  
  

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

  
  

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.

  
  

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.

  
  

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.

  
  

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

  
  

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

  
  

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun MENA L.L.C

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

10.02.2025

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun MENA, established in 2008, is the trading arm for Jotun in the MENA region. With a product range spanning four segments (decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings) in countries including Iraq, Jordan, Nigeria, Tanzania, Lebanon, Senegal and Ghana, we have established a leading position in the market over the years. We aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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