Operations Manager

Brenntag; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager based in Riyadh to lead warehouse and distribution activities and ensure compliant material flow.

You will manage supplier performance, coordinate with 3PLs, drive cost reductions, and mentor the team while upholding HSE standards in a dynamic chemical logistics environment.

A bachelor's degree and 5+ years in warehouse/logistics are required, with SAP experience and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Good command of English.
• At least 5 years of experience in warehouse management, logistics processes, and domestic distribution operations.
• Experience in supplier performance evaluation and new supplier sourcing.
• Knowledge of storage and transportation of liquid and solid chemicals.
• Experience with SAP systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) processes and relevant legislation.
• Team-oriented with experience working with 3PL providers.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse operational processes, including storage, loading/unloading, goods receipt, and shipments.
• Ensure and monitor the effective execution of material and information flow processes.
• Evaluate the performance of existing suppliers and optimize collaboration processes.
• Research new suppliers and develop alternatives aligned with the company's logistics needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within operational processes, define KPIs, and ensure achievement of performance targets.
• Coordinate with 3PL service providers and enhance operational efficiency.
• Review and verify the accuracy of shipment invoices received from suppliers.
• Control the accuracy of inventory system records and manage stock movements in line with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and relevant legal regulations.
• Coordinate effectively with all warehouses and monitor process alignment.
• Motivate, guide, and develop the team through regular training and audit activities.
• Conduct cost analyses and implement improvement projects to reduce logistics and operational costs.

Skills

Warehouse management

Logistics processes

3PL coordination

Inventory control

Data analysis

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

Brenntag Saudi Arabia is looking for an Operations Manager who is based in Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all warehouse operational processes, including storage, loading/unloading, goods receipt, and shipments.
• Ensure and monitor the effective execution of material and information flow processes.
• Evaluate the performance of existing suppliers and optimize collaboration processes.
• Research new suppliers and develop alternatives aligned with the company's logistics needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within operational processes, define KPIs, and ensure achievement of performance targets.
• Coordinate with 3PL service providers and enhance operational efficiency.
• Review and verify the accuracy of shipment invoices received from suppliers.
• Control the accuracy of inventory system records and manage stock movements in line with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and relevant legal regulations.
• Coordinate effectively with all warehouses and monitor process alignment.
• Motivate, guide, and develop the team through regular training and audit activities.
• Conduct cost analyses and implement improvement projects to reduce logistics and operational costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Good command of English.
• At least 5 years of experience in warehouse management, logistics processes, and domestic distribution operations.
• Experience in supplier performance evaluation and new supplier sourcing.
• Knowledge of storage and transportation of liquid and solid chemicals
• Experience with SAP systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) processes and relevant legislation.
• Team-oriented with experience working with 3PL providers.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, race, religion or belief.