This role is for a professional with 2 to 5 years of experience in the Logistics and Supply Chain industry with work experience in delivering Supply Chain Optimisations or Engineering Designs for automation solutions.

Candidates should be self-motivated to learn the Miebach methodology and to develop the required skills to address the various requirements of Supply Chain and Logistics of industrial setups as per the consulting services offered by Miebach Consulting.

In particular, Miebach Consulting UAE is looking to recruit a Consultant who will be focused towards individually (re)designing supply chains (e.g. network designs), (re)shaping Operating Models and / or industrial warehousing facilities across the various crucial trades such as the Logistics Solutions (Storage Systems, Material Handling Equipment, Automated Solutions, etc.), Processes (physical flow of goods, people activities, handling processes, quality and documentation procedures and other checks and controls) and IT Solutions (SAP EWM, Highjump, Oracle, etc.)

The position will provide insights into many industrial sectors and will include working with a strong team in an international environment that offers opportunities for domestic and international travel.

Delivering best in class projects to our clients is the primary type of work within the company. A typical project involves traveling to the client's office or project site location, which could be any location within the GCC & when required, outside GCC as well; understand client's requirements, analyse the business and current operations situations as well as future potential needs, identifying possible solutions for comparison to finally recommend the most feasible solution.

In order to enable the Consultant perform the expected tasks, Miebach Consulting will offer customised local & international trainings as well as peer mentoring allowing growth within the organisation.

Task

• Participate as a Team Leader of Projects as well as; for other company initiatives assigned to; and perform all the tasks assigned by the designated Reporting Manager
• Work with clients, suppliers & internal teams as a Team Leader to understand business requirements of the client organisation. Identify data requirements
• Aid the decision-making process of the internal team by building results that present both insightful data summaries and clear support for conclusions and recommendations
• Visualise, interpret, report, and communicate data findings creatively in various formats and to various audiences
• Lead the modelling of Supply Chains of the future (Planning, Structures) and support in evaluating different (future) scenarios
• Lead the analysis and development of the material flow engineering solutions, evaluating costs, service, and flexibility to define optimal solutions. Lead in determining layout plan, work flow processes, labor & material handling requirements, and general building parameters
• Developing design of a warehousing or factory logistics infrastructure, lead in developing the building infrastructure, coordinating interfaces, IT Systems, safety, and quality requirements amongst others
• Specify solutions required to be procured in a detailed engineering manner, reaching out to prospective suppliers to receive quotations, support in identifying the best supplier through analysing the offer proposals and support in developing justifications and recommendations of the best suitable supplier to the client
• Manage the realisation of the project for the client by being present on site and guiding the team members throughout the implementation duration, supporting by witnessing and supporting the approval of commissioning tests, performance tests and availability tests which are required to recommend the acceptance of the solution to the client
• Facilitate sourcing of logistics services and material handling equipment. Evaluate equipment and service providers and provide unbiased evaluation of total costs and benefits to the client. Lead in supervising implementation, transition, and provide support at start-up
• Take initiatives in sharing the acquired knowledge either from projects or from general market information to all colleagues within the company by initiating learning sessions
• Acquiring and developing the company knowledge relevant to the skills required to deliver the services of Miebach Consulting by reaching out to subject matter experts (internal or external) who can provide the required knowledge In addition to reaching out to experts, studying available literature and other opportunities shall be explored
• Continuously build knowledge base regarding the various solutions the market has to offer in the area of Supply Chain and Warehousing related requirements as per the focus areas of the Miebach consulting services
• Continuously improve on core areas of work in the organisation (example: content creation, presentations, communication, analytics etc.) via learning through examples and by shadowing & observing peers within the organisation
• Create organisational assets like project summaries, case studies, white papers etc., as a part of the regular work or whenever there is an opportunity to do so

Profile

• A 3 - 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or an equivalent course in Supply Chain
• 2 - 5 years of relevant supply chain industry experience (SC planning, production, warehousing, transportation, IT and operational excellence)
• Candidate needs to be self-motivated and shall show interest in continuous improvement of capabilities even if it demands additional efforts or time on their part
• Excellent written/oral communication skills in English, quick learning capability, strong problem-solving skills, and being a strong team player
• Knowledge in MS Office Suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PPT, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Outlook). MS Excel and MS PPT proficiency is mandatory. Sound knowledge in data management and network optimisation software (Supply Chain Guru) is desirable
• Able to read AutoCAD drawings, prepare basic sketches using AutoCAD drawings. Able to interpret basic logistics drawings including functional areas, storage system, calculating area, checking dimensions, etc.
• Bilingual fluency in English (must) and Arabic (preferable) is desirable.
• Capable of Leading, Following, Coordinating & Follow Ups
• Candidate will be responsible for mentoring & supporting junior colleagues, and shall contribute proactively in organisation building
• Effective communicator, confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams and backgrounds good behaviour are mandatory for the role.
• Proactive approach to the role and its responsibility as well as meticulous self- management of daily activities necessary in the appointed position and to achieve growth within the company
• General understanding about Supply Chains and Warehousing is a must including typical operations within the warehouse, and IT solutions used within the warehouse
• Candidate is required to be open to travel to various locations within the GCC (to major cities and industrial zones) depending on project requirements. Traveling could be up to 80% of the working days and sometimes all 5 days of the week. In implementation projects, traveling might be up to 1 month at a stretch.
• Master’s degree is a plus

About

Miebach Consulting offers careers with demanding challenges across the entire supply chain spectrum. We provide an intensive and individualised training program along with peer mentoring to help you to begin working on various projects, developing you into a productive and client facing team member. In an innovative and team-oriented corporate culture with committed and experienced colleagues and a dynamic growing region, you'll have numerous opportunities to expand your personal career path.

Additional Requirements

• communication skills in English
• MS Office
• SAP