Senior Supply Chain Manager

Who we are?Americana Restaurants is a leading restaurant operator and food & beverage platform in the MENA region. With a legacy that dates back to 1964, we’ve grown to represent and manage some of the world’s most beloved restaurant brands—including KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, Krispy Kreme, and many more—across over 12 countries. Our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction continues to drive our growth and success in the region.As we expand, we're looking for passionate professionals who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. If you're driven by purpose and motivated to make an impact, we'd love to have you on our team.Key ResponsibilitiesDesigns or implements supply chains strategies that support business adapted to change market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.Improves core systems and processes that modernize and future proof the business support capability.Optimizing the purchase process and keep the continuous improvement process.Identify and resolve gaps between business requirements and supplier performance and identifies and resolves supply gaps Pinpoint the required resources for resolution, escalating issues as required.Translates and cascades Americana purpose, vision, and strategy execution to the team to instill ownership mindset and motivation to act and enhances People performance within the SC department.Monitors Supply Chain Sector financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.Plans, monitors, and adheres best allocation of resources within the budget allocation in line with Annual.Manages a team of professionals to execute the departmental service requirements set by the business.Sets, monitors, and reports KPIs that demonstrate the departments are functioning with efficacy and profitability.Creates sustainable shareholder value by reducing OPEX spend and creates operating efficiencies.Develops strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.QualificationBachelor's degree in business, Economics, Engineering, or related field of study.(Master's degree preferred)Experience10+ Years of related experience and/or training. primarily in Food and Beverage, or other Retailers of proven statureSupply Chain Management Professional Certification preferred.,Job Specific Skills Mature and expert level knowledge of all the SC processes that service the Restaurant