Data Manager - Smart Plant (m/f/d)
Halian
Date: 2 days ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

As a Manager or Director in the Supply Chain Transformation & Analytics team, you will be responsible for designing and delivering high-impact supply chain strategies and data-driven solutions for clients across sectors such as Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Metal & mining, and Energy. You will partner with client leadership to optimize planning, logistics, sourcing, inventory, and fulfillment using digital technologies, analytics, and AI.
Key Responsibilities
For both levels
Education & Experience
With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers.
Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.
At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.
Data Manager - Smart Plant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Key Responsibilities
For both levels
- Lead and deliver end-to-end supply chain transformation projects, from diagnostic through implementation.
- Design data-driven solutions and advanced analytics use cases (e.g. demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supply planning).
- Identify improvement opportunities through process analysis, benchmarking, and performance modeling.
- Develop business cases and roadmaps for transformation based on tangible ROI and operational KPIs.
- Leverage tools and platforms such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, and advanced analytics platforms.
- Facilitate design-thinking workshops and agile delivery approaches with cross-functional client teams.
- Work across global teams to co-develop industry playbooks, thought leadership, and go-to-market assets.
- Build and expand relationships with C-level stakeholders, serving as a trusted transformation advisor.
- Drive business development, including proposal creation, deal shaping, and pipeline management.
- Lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams, ensuring high quality, client satisfaction, and sustainable outcomes.
- Act as a thought leader in supply chain innovation, digital trends, and emerging technologies.
- Coach and mentor managers and consultants to strengthen team capability and career development.
Education & Experience
- Director: 10+ years of experience with client-facing leadership in consulting or industry with supply chain focus.
- Manager: 5+ years of experience in supply chain strategy, consulting, or transformation roles.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or Operations Research.
- Prior experience in consulting or large-scale industrial transformation is highly preferred.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, from shop floor to boardroom.
- Passion for innovation, problem solving, and delivering measurable business impact.
- Deep expertise in at least two supply chain-specific areas: demand planning, S&OP, logistics optimization, sourcing, inventory management.
- Knowledge of relevant technologies and tools (e.g., ERP, advanced planning systems, analytics/BI platforms).
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable financial and operational improvements.
- Fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic is a plus.
- Experience in or strong interest in the Middle East industrial market.
With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers.
Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.
At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.
Data Manager - Smart Plant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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