International Supply Chain Manager

REEF GROUP | مجموعة ريف; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Reef Group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced International Supply Chain Manager to lead cross-border operations and optimize global logistics. The role covers import/export, freight management, and coordinating with multi-country suppliers to ensure timely delivery and inventory availability across markets.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years’ international supply chain experience, strong knowledge of Incoterms, customs documentation, and ERP systems, with English fluency; Arabic is an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain with international exposure.
• Experience in international logistics, freight, customs, and supplier coordination.
• Experience across multiple countries/regions is required.
• Strong English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead international supply chain activities across multiple countries and markets.
• Coordinate end-to-end movement from international suppliers to warehouses, distribution centers, and markets.
• Manage air, sea, and land freight logistics.
• Oversee import and export operations, customs clearance, shipping documentation, and cross-border requirements.
• Coordinate with international suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
• Monitor international lead times, shipping schedules, transit times, and delivery performance.
• Ensure product availability across markets while maintaining efficient inventory levels.
• Identify potential supply disruptions and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing, Product, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Support market expansion, new country launches, product launches, and international distribution requirements.
• Monitor freight costs and identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with import, export, customs, trade, and shipping regulations.
• Develop and monitor international supply chain KPIs, supplier performance, logistics performance, and service levels.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across international supply chain processes, systems, and operations.

Skills

Cross-border logistics

Import/Export

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

International Supply Chain Manager | Reef Group

Position Title: International Supply Chain Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Reef Group is seeking an experienced International Supply Chain Manager to lead and manage international supply chain activities supporting the Group’s growing regional and global operations.

The role will be responsible for managing and coordinating the movement of products across international markets, ensuring efficient supply planning, international logistics, import and export operations, inventory availability, supplier coordination, and timely delivery across multiple countries.

The ideal candidate must have strong practical experience in international supply chain operations, with a solid understanding of cross-border logistics, international suppliers, freight management, customs requirements, lead times, documentation, and multi-country supply chain coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage international supply chain activities across multiple countries and markets.
• Coordinate the end-to-end movement of products from international suppliers to warehouses, distribution centers, and markets.
• Manage international logistics, including air, sea, and land freight.
• Oversee import and export operations, customs clearance, shipping documentation, and cross-border requirements.
• Coordinate closely with international suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
• Monitor international lead times, shipping schedules, transit times, and delivery performance.
• Ensure product availability across markets while maintaining efficient inventory levels.
• Identify potential supply disruptions, shipping delays, customs issues, and international supply risks, and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing, Product, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Support market expansion, new country launches, product launches, and international distribution requirements.
• Manage supply chain requirements across multiple brands, SKUs, warehouses, and markets.
• Monitor international freight costs and identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable import, export, customs, trade, and shipping regulations.
• Develop and monitor international supply chain KPIs, supplier performance, logistics performance, and service levels.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across international supply chain processes, systems, and operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, with strong exposure to international and cross-border operations.
• Strong practical experience in international logistics, import/export operations, freight management, customs clearance, and supplier coordination.
• Experience managing supply chain activities across multiple countries or regions is required.
• Strong understanding of international shipping processes, Incoterms, customs documentation, lead times, and trade requirements.
• Experience working with international suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping companies, and logistics providers.
• Experience within retail, FMCG, beauty, fashion, consumer goods, or other high-volume multi-SKU environments is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, planning, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of ERP, supply chain, and logistics systems.
• Ability to manage complex international operations in a fast-growing and rapidly changing business environment.
• Strong English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

Join Reef Group during an exciting stage of regional and international growth. As International Supply Chain Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening our global supply chain capabilities, supporting market expansion, improving international logistics efficiency, and ensuring reliable product flow across the Group’s growing network of markets.