Retail

AW Connect specialises in recruitment for Retail and FMCG organisations across the UAE and wider Middle East. We partner with multinational brands, regional retailers, distributors, and FMCG manufacturers to deliver talent across supply chain, procurement, operations, quality, category management, and leadership functions.

Our recruitment capability spans from junior analysts and coordinators through to senior managers, heads of function, and director-level leadership, supporting fast-moving, high-volume, and margin-driven environments.

Departments & Roles We Hire

Supply Chain & Operations

• Junior: Supply Chain Analyst, Inventory Analyst

• Mid: Operations Manager, Distribution Manager

• Senior: Senior Supply Chain Manager

• Director: Head of Supply Chain, Operations Director

Procurement & Sourcing

• Junior: Buyer, Procurement Coordinator

• Mid: Procurement Manager, Category Buyer

• Senior: Senior Procurement Manager, Category Manager

• Director: Head of Procurement, Sourcing Director

Planning, Demand & Inventory

• Junior: Demand Planning Analyst, Replenishment Analyst

• Mid: Demand Planner, Inventory Planning Manager

• Senior: Senior Demand Planner, Planning Lead

• Director: Head of Planning, Forecasting Director

Quality, Compliance & Product Integrity

• Junior: Quality Coordinator, QA Analyst

• Mid: Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager

• Senior: Senior Quality Manager, Compliance Lead

• Director: Head of Quality, Product Integrity Director

Commercial & Category Management

• Junior: Category Analyst, Commercial Analyst

• Mid: Category Manager, Trade Marketing Manager

• Senior: Senior Category Manager, Commercial Manager

• Director: Head of Category, Commercial Director

Emiratisation in Retail & FMCG

AW Connect actively supports Emiratisation initiatives within Retail and FMCG, particularly for:

• Supply chain, planning, and procurement roles

• Operations and distribution management-track positions

• Quality, compliance, and governance functions

• Graduate and junior commercial analyst roles

We work closely with clients to ensure Emirati professionals are placed into structured roles with exposure across operations, planning, and leadership, enabling long-term career progression.

Why Choose AW Connect

• Strong experience across Retail and FMCG operating models

• Understanding of high-volume, fast-paced environments

• Proven ability to recruit across analyst, manager, and leadership levels

• Support for Emiratisation, succession planning, and workforce localisation

• Consultative recruitment approach focused on operational performance and scalability

Partner with AW Connect

Whether expanding retail operations, optimising supply chains, or strengthening category and quality leadership, AW Connect delivers recruitment solutions aligned with your commercial, operational, and strategic objectives.

👉 Employers: Speak to us about your Retail & FMCG hiring needs
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