Head of Operations

Client of Departer

Within this growing environment, the Head of Operations GCC plays a central role as the internal leader for all financial, supply chain, and office management activities. The position is responsible for enabling success and ensuring the local business operates efficiently and profitably. This includes driving organisational development, maintaining strong team motivation, and implementing supply chain and operational strategies that reinforce broader sales and brand objectives. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded generalist with strong financial and supply chain expertise, coupled with the leadership skills required to guide the organisation into its next stage of growth in the GCC.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Build up a local organisation with a customer focus and an orientated approach
• Develop the operational team and local staff (customer service, HR, accounting and finance, office etc.)
• Actively support professional and personal team development
• Support the development and execution of a profitable growth strategy together with the Director of Sales
• Implement the company policies and any changes related to it
• Build up controlling, maintaining and optimising all internal processes which ensure an excellent operational output
• Control of all operational aspects, including: profit, financial reporting, taxation and compliance across all environmental and legal requirements
• Further develop the supply chain strategy for the GCC
• Drive operational performance, ensuring the assets are utilised in a cost-efficient manner
• Legal representation and signing authority e.g. banks