Supply Chain Manager - Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD

Al-Futtaim; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead the end-to-end Parts supply chain for BYD & Denza across KSA, owning forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, and operational efficiency at the Central Distribution Center and branches. The role has direct commercial impact on Aftersales profitability, parts availability, and customer experience, acting as the primary KSA interface with BYD HQ.

Requires 13–20 years in automotive Parts supply chain, GCC/KSA market experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business is required.
• MBA or supply chain certification is preferred.
• 13–20 years of automotive parts supply chain experience.
• Strong ERP and BI reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end parts supply chain for BYD & Denza in KSA.
• Forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, and cycle optimization.
• Manage CDC and branch inventory targets to improve fill rates.
• Collaborate with Aftersales, Service, Sales, Finance, and IT.
• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics and customs clearance.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

MBA or supply chain certification

Tools

Automotive ERP systems

BI reporting tools

Job description

The Supply Chain Manager will lead the end-to-end Parts supply chain function for BYD & Denza brands across KSA, owning forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, and operational efficiency across the Central Distribution Center and all branch locations.

The role carries direct commercial impact on Aftersales profitability, parts availability, and customer experience, and acts as the primary KSA supply chain interface with the OE principal.

Define and execute the Parts supply chain strategy for BYD & Denza in KSA, covering forecasting, replenishment cycles, stocking norms, and obsolescence management.

Build and maintain demand forecasting models aligned to vehicle parc growth, seasonality, campaigns, and warranty cycles.

Set inventory targets across CDC and branches to optimize fill rates, availability, and working capital.

Govern core inventory KPIs including stock turn, first-pick fill rate, back-order ratio, aging stock, and obsolescence provisions.

Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, governance routines, and ERP discipline.

Act as the primary KSA counterpart to BYD HQ supply chain teams for ordering, allocations, and supply commitments.

Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, customs clearance, freight optimization, and last-mile distribution to branches.

Partner with Aftersales, Service, Sales, Finance, and IT to align supply chain decisions with commercial priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• MBA or supply chain certification preferred.
• 13-20 years of experience in automotive Parts supply chain, with strong exposure across CDC, branch operations, and OE management.
• Strong working knowledge of automotive ERP systems and BI reporting tools.
• GCC or KSA market experience strongly preferred.