Head of Supply Chain
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across uae with 2 recent postings.
A Head of Supply Chain in the GCC region requires forecasting, supply chain, logistics, inventory, excel. Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 16,000 AED | 27,000 AED | 42,000 AED | 58,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,000 SAR | 26,000 SAR | 40,000 SAR | 56,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 16,500 QAR | 28,500 QAR | 44,000 QAR | 61,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,300 KWD | 2,200 KWD | 3,450 KWD | 4,800 KWD |
| Oman | 1,450 OMR | 2,450 OMR | 3,850 OMR | 5,300 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,350 BHD | 2,350 BHD | 3,650 BHD | 5,050 BHD |
How Head of Supply Chain pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- Black Pearl Consult
- A&N Food Security Holdings
Active markets
- uae
- 01
Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
- 02
Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
- 03
Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
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Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
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Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance.
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Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
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Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
- 08
Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
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