Control Tower Manager

About Us

Ready to rock the future with us At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do because for us relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring Entrepreneurial Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 200 locations worldwide.
For the better. Together.

The Control Tower Manager is responsible for expediting and coordinating the procurement and timely delivery of goods and services to meet requirements operational needs and purchase order (PO) terms and conditions. Oversees the procurement process from PO release to PO readiness and coordinates logistics activities through to final delivery including Hellmann-controlled physical shipments where applicable ensuring on-time compliance and efficient execution. About the Job

• Lead and supervise the expediting team ensuring effective workload allocation based on PO priority and criticality.
• Review daily SAP purchase order (PO) reports assess urgency and assign work accordingly.
• Personally manage critical high-priority and time-sensitive orders.
• Monitor team performance and ensure timely updates of PO status in SAP and reporting tools.
• Maintain full visibility of the PO dashboard and provide accurate status updates to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance expediting processes and supplier performance.
• Prepare supplier performance reviews and periodic management reports
• Expedite local and international Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery in support of operations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to monitor order progress and resolve delivery issues.
• Identify risks implement recovery plans and escalate delays in accordance with procedures.
• Provide timely progress reports to Procurement End Users and other stakeholders.
• Ensure real-time ERP updates for all PO milestones and shipment activities.
• Act as the primary liaison between suppliers procurement end users warehouse finance and logistics teams.
• Resolve supplier performance issues delivery delays payment-related concerns and material discrepancies.
• Support supplier performance evaluations and prepare vendor performance reports.
• Ensure timely submission of Quality Verification Documents and other contractual documentation
• Coordinate transportation planning and freight movements (air sea and land) where applicable.
• Monitor shipments from suppliers through final delivery
• Coordinate with freight forwarders warehouse logistics providers and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure warehouse readiness for incoming materials and timely receipt processing.
• Ensure adequate resource planning and business continuity through appropriate staffing and succession coverage.
• Comply with Health & Safety Management System requirements PPE requirements emergency response procedures vehicle safety requirements and incident reporting procedures.

About You

• Bachelors degree in Business Industrial / Electrical Engineering Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in procurement expediting supply chain or logistics preferably within manufacturing industrial energy or infrastructure environments in the UAE.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems and supplier performance management.
• Proficient in all Microsoft office applications (Excel Word and Power Point)
• Fluent communication skills

About our Benefits

• A strong team spirit and a lot of fun together
• A safe multi-cultural and inclusive environment
• Individual opportunities for growth and development

Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender age any disabilities religion ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!

If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes then click APPLY!

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1