Supply Chain Manage

Supply Chain Manager

📍 Location: Sultanate of Oman

🏡 Work Arrangement: On-site / Remote / Hybrid Options Available, Subject to Employer Requirements

🕒 Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time, Subject to Employer Requirements

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, organized, and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, sourcing, inventory management, logistics, supplier relationships, and supply chain operations within the Sultanate of Oman.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, together with a solid understanding of supply chain management, purchasing procedures, logistics coordination, inventory control, and operational planning.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, procurement teams, suppliers, warehouse personnel, logistics providers, finance, and operations teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement, storage, transportation, and delivery of goods and services.

This role involves developing supply chain strategies, managing supplier performance, optimizing inventory levels, monitoring logistics costs, coordinating deliveries, and implementing procedures to improve operational efficiency. The Supply Chain Manager will also identify supply risks, strengthen supplier relationships, and support business continuity.

Working collaboratively with internal departments and external partners, the successful candidate will contribute to cost optimization, reliable product availability, efficient operations, and sustainable business growth in Oman and, where applicable, international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Oversee procurement, purchasing, sourcing, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics service providers.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, service agreements, and contractual conditions.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers and strategic business partners.
• Monitor supplier performance, product quality, delivery reliability, and compliance with agreed service levels.
• Coordinate purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier quotations, and procurement approvals.
• Ensure materials, equipment, products, and other required resources are available according to operational schedules.
• Develop purchasing plans and inventory strategies based on demand forecasts, historical consumption, and business requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, inventory turnover, safety stock, reorder points, and slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate warehouse operations, stock movements, goods receiving, storage, dispatch, and inventory reconciliation.
• Work with sales and operations teams to forecast demand and maintain appropriate inventory availability.
• Oversee transportation, freight forwarding, shipment tracking, delivery scheduling, and distribution activities.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and relevant service providers regarding import and export documentation where applicable.
• Ensure supply chain activities comply with applicable Omani customs requirements, trade regulations, and company procedures.
• Monitor procurement expenditure, transportation costs, storage expenses, and other supply chain operating costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality, service levels, or delivery performance.
• Develop supplier evaluation procedures, procurement KPIs, inventory reports, and supply chain performance dashboards.
• Identify potential supply disruptions, supplier dependency, price fluctuations, and other operational risks.
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing arrangements to strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Coordinate with finance regarding budgets, supplier invoices, payment schedules, and procurement expenditure.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure purchased materials and products meet required specifications.
• Review supplier contracts, purchase agreements, service terms, and procurement documentation.
• Implement and improve procurement policies, inventory controls, warehouse procedures, and supply chain workflows.
• Oversee the use of ERP systems, inventory management software, procurement platforms, and logistics tracking tools.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, inventory reports, and shipment documentation.
• Lead, supervise, and develop procurement, warehouse, logistics, and supply chain personnel.
• Establish departmental objectives, assign responsibilities, and monitor employee performance.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, inventory levels, delivery accuracy, and operating costs.
• Monitor market developments, commodity prices, transportation conditions, and industry trends affecting supply chain operations.
• Promote ethical sourcing, responsible procurement, workplace safety, and compliance with company policies.
• Perform other reasonable supply chain and operational management duties assigned by senior management.

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, logistics, inventory control, and supplier management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in cost management and operational planning.
• Ability to develop purchasing strategies and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Good understanding of demand forecasting, inventory optimization, stock replenishment, and warehouse operations.
• Experience monitoring procurement budgets, logistics expenses, and supply chain performance indicators.
• Knowledge of import and export procedures, shipping documentation, customs clearance, and international logistics where applicable.
• Understanding of supplier contracts, procurement policies, purchasing approvals, and commercial terms.
• Ability to identify supply chain risks and develop practical contingency plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, inventory management platforms, and procurement software.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to prepare operational reports and management presentations.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with finance, sales, operations, warehouse, and logistics teams.
• Good time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple suppliers, shipments, and procurement priorities.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and make informed operational decisions.
• A proactive approach to process improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Flexibility