Delivery Hero

E-Commerce

DirectorSupplyChain

AED 550–850k ~AI est. Dubai, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
The Brief

“Director Supply Chain at Delivery Hero. Skills: Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Optimization, Logistics Network Design. Own demand forecasting accuracy. Drive product availability”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize product availability; Optimize inventory; Optimize transportation costs; Optimize working capital; Optimize overall profitability; Impact GMV growth; Impact free cash flow; Impact customer experience; Maximize profitability; Reduce logistics costs; Improve service levels; Improve fill rates; Improve scalability; Improve productivity; Improve operational efficiency

Industry & Context.

E Commerce
Problems you'll solve

Solve business-wide problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8-12+ years experience, Demand Planning experience, Supply Chain experience, Logistics experience, Warehouse Operations experience, Network Optimization experience, Proven leadership experience, Managing multi-functional teams, Experience in complex distribution networks, Inventory management background, Forecasting background, Transportation optimization background, Warehouse operations background, Experience leading transformation projects, Experience leading automation projects, Experience leading systems implementation projects, Exceptional analytical capabilities, Exceptional quantitative capabilities, Business acumen, Financial acumen, Understanding of P&L, Understanding of working capital, Understanding of cash flow drivers, Ability to balance strategic thinking, Ability to balance hands-on execution, Deep understanding of supply chain flows, Deep understanding of inventory dynamics, Deep understanding of operational processes, Stakeholder management skills, Influencing skills, Ability to lead through ambiguity, Solve business-wide problems, Comfortable presenting to senior leadership, Comfortable leading executive discussions, High agility with data, High agility with systems, High agility with supply chain technology platforms

Nice to Have

AI experience, Intelligent Demand Planning (IDP) tools experience

What You'll Do.

Own demand forecasting accuracy

Drive product availability

Optimize forecasting strategies

Optimize replenishment strategies

Manage inventory health

Manage Days on Hand targets

Optimize stock allocation

Lead forecasting enhancement initiatives

Balance service levels

Balance inventory investment

Balance waste reduction

Partner with Commercial team

Partner with Operations team

Partner with Inventory teams

Plan capacity requirements

Plan stock requirements

Own supply chain network design

Own supply chain network optimization

Own supply chain network performance

Optimize transportation flows

Optimize network design

Optimize truck utilization

Optimize contract structures

Reduce logistics costs

Improve service levels

Lead warehouse optimization projects

Lead network optimization projects

Incorporate automation

Incorporate industry best practices

Map new operational flows

Implement new operational flows

Implement new processes

Serve as point of contact

Monitor contractual KPIs

Improve contractual KPIs

Maintain inventory accuracy targets

Perform reconciliation processes

Oversee cycle count programs

Oversee inventory controls

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure optimal space utilization

Ensure optimal stock positioning

Ensure optimal inventory valuation management

Continuously improve SOPs

Lead supply chain innovation initiatives

Leverage data-driven decision making

Introduce external best practices

Improve operational efficiency

Build proactive planning capabilities

Anticipate future business needs

Lead Supply Chain Teams

Lead Distribution Center Teams

Build high-performing organization

Establish clear accountability

Establish clear ownership

Establish succession planning

Establish shared OKRs

Lead executive-level business reviews

Lead strategic discussions

Drive cross-functional collaboration

Improve business outcomes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Executive-level business reviews; Strategic discussions with stakeholders; Collaboration with external partners

Communication Scope

Presenting to senior leadership; Leading executive discussions

Process & Methodology

Transformation projects, Automation projects, Systems implementation projects

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