Commercial Vice President - Logistics (KSA)

The role will focus on overseeing country-level commercial strategy, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, driving cost-effective procurement, and ensuring compliance for domestic and international supply chains to meet business objectives. Key responsibilities include developing and executing supply chain strategies, optimizing inventory and transportation, analyzing data for performance improvements, collaborating with internal teams for demand forecasting, and mentoring a logistics team to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Vendor Management:

• Develop and implement customer-focused commercial strategies for logistics and supply chain operations at the country level.

• Oversee the procurement of raw materials and finished goods, managing relationships with domestic and global vendors.

• Negotiate contracts and ensure vendors provide reliable service while maintaining cost-effectiveness and compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Supply Chain Optimization:

• Design and implement strategies to optimize logistics processes for inventory management, transportation, and warehousing.

• Manage the trade-offs between service levels, operational costs, and working capital while ensuring sustainability.

Performance & Cost Management:

• Utilize data analytics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive decision-making.

• Develop and execute COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) reduction plans to achieve margin targets.

Collaboration & Forecasting:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and align supply chain strategies accordingly.

• Ensure effective coordination of integrated processes for demand and supply planning and logistics execution.

Team Leadership & Compliance:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of logistics professionals, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to transportation and logistics.