Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: KSA, Riyadh
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Supply Chain Manager with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in supply chain and logistics management. The ideal candidate must be bilingual in Arabic and English (spoken and written) and capable of joining immediately. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and analytical skills to manage and optimize the end-to-end supply chain process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing supply chain strategies
- Managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
- Coordinating logistics and transportation
- Analyzing supply chain data and performance
- Monitoring and improving supply chain performance metrics
- Managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
- Controlling manufacturing and delivery processes
- Planning and implementing logistical strategies
- Recruiting, training, and supervising staff
- Overseeing distribution processes
- Obtaining the best prices for raw materials and forecasting demand
- Administering product distribution and transportation
- Establishing key indicators for supply chain control
- Planning logistics strategies and monitoring inventory
- Identifying trends and leading technological advancements
- Collaborating with other departments for operational optimization
- Overseeing order fulfillment activities
- Working with 3PL providers and utilizing WMS software
- Tracking inventory levels and preventing stock issues
- Developing SOPs for inventory, logistics, and order fulfillment
- Preventing inventory shrinkage and occupational hazards
- Optimizing procurement and vendor relationships
- Managing a team of staff across various functions
- Overseeing procurement, warehousing, distribution, and logistics
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers
- Identifying process improvement opportunities
- Ensuring compliance with regulations
- Leading and mentoring staff
- Managing supply chain risks and disruptions
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in leadership
- Fluency in Arabic and English
- Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or similar
- Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions