Regional Associate Manager.Supply Chain-S&D(KSA)

IFFCO; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Regional Supply Chain leader to drive operational efficiency and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 6 to 8 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on optimizing processes and managing suppliers. This role offers an opportunity to lead a high-performing team and influence regional operations.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience from FMCG industry.
• Strong background in supply chain strategy and operations.
• Experience in vendor management and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional supply chain strategies.
• Oversee daily supply chain operations including procurement and distribution.
• Manage the regional supply chain budget and analyze cost drivers.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to improve demand forecasting.
• Lead a high-performing regional supply chain team.

Skills

Vendor Management

Negotiating Skills

Procurement Material and Vendor Management

Global Markets and Commodities Business Trends

Contract & Vendor management

Communicating effectively

Self and Team Management

Planning & Decision Making

Customer Centricity

Ownership & Result Orientation

Education

Bachelors: Any Stream, preferable BBA

Masters: MBA Operations

Job description

Job Summary

The Regional Supply Chain provides strategic and operational leadership for the region's end-to-end supply chain. This role is accountable for building an efficient, cost-effective, and resilient operation that meets local customer demand while aligning with global company objectives. Key focuses include optimizing processes, managing regional suppliers, and driving continuous improvement to strengthen our competitive advantage in the territory.

Location: Riyadh

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategy & Operations

• Develop and execute regional supply chain strategies to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Oversee all daily supply chain operations, including procurement, warehousing, distribution, and fleet management.
• Ensure all operations comply with company policies and local regulations, while optimizing resource allocation.

Cost Control & Supplier Management

• Manage the regional supply chain budget, analyze cost drivers, and implement savings initiatives.
• Lead the identification, qualification, and performance management of regional suppliers and logistics providers.
• Negotiate contracts and rates to secure competitive pricing and service levels, while mitigating supply chain risks.

Inventory & Demand Planning

• Collaborate with commercial teams to improve regional demand forecasting accuracy.
• Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize carrying costs, and improve turn rates.
• Ensure efficient warehouse operations for accurate inventory management and timely order fulfillment.

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional supply chain team.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process optimizations and implementing new technologies.
• Foster strong collaboration within the supply chain team and across other key departments like Sales and Finance.

KPIs

• Storage cost per ton
• Cycle Count Coverage and Accuracy
• Inventory Obsolescence
• Stock Freshness monitoring
• Monitoring of slow moving and nonmoving stocks
• OTIF

Work experience requirement

6 to 8 years of relevant experience from FMCG industry.

Qualification

• Bachelors: Any Stream, preferable BBA
• Masters: MBA Operations

Competencies

• Vendor Management
• Negotiating Skills
• Procurement Material and Vendor Management
• Global Markets and Commodities Business Trends
• Contract & Vendor management
• Communicating effectively
• Self and Team Management
• Planning & Decision Making
• Customer Centricity
• Ownership & Result Orientation