Overview
mselect is looking to hire a Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Supply Chain for an Aerospace & Defence manufacturing client in Doha, Qatar . Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in supply chain roles within the defence, aerospace, or government contracting sectors. Fluency in English is a must.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance on all aspects of defence supply chain operations, including planning, sourcing, logistics, and sustainment
- Analyze supply chain performance and develop strategies to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and ensure timely delivery of mission-critical materials and components
- Led the design and implementation of supply chain frameworks that align with program schedules, contractual requirements, and defence readiness objectives
- Collaborate with engineering, production, procurement, quality, and program management teams to synchronize supply chain activities
- Evaluate and manage supplier performance, including audits, quality reviews, compliance with defence standards, and risk mitigation strategies
- Support inventory optimization, demand forecasting, and lifecycle logistics planning for military platforms and systems
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and the Berry Amendment
- Utilize ERP, MRP, and logistics systems to track and manage material flows and supply chain metrics
- Advise on supply chain resilience, including contingency planning, cyber risk, and geopolitical sourcing concerns
- Prepare and deliver reports, dashboards, and briefings for senior leadership, program offices, and government customers
Qualifications
Required :
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field10+ years of experience in supply chain roles within the defence, aerospace, or government contracting sectorsStrong knowledge of DoD supply chain regulations, acquisition policies, and logistics frameworksProficiency with ERP / MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle), logistics tracking tools, and data analysis platformsDemonstrated success in leading supply chain optimization and risk mitigation initiativesAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearancePreferred :
Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Business AdministrationProfessional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CLTD, or PMPExperience supporting major defence acquisition programs or international military logisticsFamiliarity with NATO supply standards and global defence supply chain networksExperience with digital supply chain transformation, including AI / ML-based forecasting and blockchain in logisticsOnly applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
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