Chief Supply Chain Officer

foregroundllc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

foregroundllc is seeking a Chief Supply Chain Officer to lead end-to-end strategy across planning, procurement, warehousing, logistics and last-mile delivery in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on service levels, cost efficiency, inventory optimisation and network scalability, with accountability for transformation initiatives and technology sponsorship to modernise capabilities.

The CSCO will manage large multi-site teams and collaborate with commercial, manufacturing and finance leadership to

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in supply chain within FMCG, retail, or large distribution.
• Proven track record managing high-volume, national-scale supply chains.
• Experience in transformation initiatives and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy across planning, procurement, warehousing, logistics and last-mile delivery.
• Drive service levels, cost efficiency, inventory optimisation and network scalability.
• Sponsor technology and automation initiatives to modernise supply chain capabilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

S&OP

Inventory optimization

Transformational leadership

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a large-scale FMCG and retail organisation with nationwide operations across Saudi Arabia, supplying both modern trade and traditional channels. The business is undergoing a major supply chain transformation to support growth, margin optimisation, and service reliability aligned with Vision 2030 ambitions.

The Role

The Chief Supply Chain Officer will lead end-to-end supply chain strategy covering planning, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and last-mile distribution. This role will be accountable for service levels, cost efficiency, inventory optimisation, and network scalability across the Kingdom. A key mandate will be redesigning the supply chain operating model to support omnichannel growth and regional expansion. The role will oversee large, multi-site teams and drive performance management through KPIs and governance frameworks. The CSCO will work closely with commercial, manufacturing, and finance leadership to align demand and supply. This position will also sponsor technology and automation initiatives to modernise supply chain capabilities.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have extensive senior leadership experience in supply chain within FMCG, retail, or large distribution environments. Proven exposure to complex, high-volume supply chains operating at national scale is essential. Experience in Saudi Arabia or comparable GCC markets is strongly preferred. The candidate must demonstrate strategic thinking combined with hands-on operational leadership. Strong understanding of S&OP, inventory optimisation, and logistics networks is required. Experience leading transformation initiatives and managing large workforces is critical. Executive presence and cross-functional influence are mandatory for success in this role.