Supply Chain & Logistics Executive

Job Purpose

The Supply Chain & Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement coordination, inventory management, warehouse operations, logistics, transportation, import/export activities, and customer deliveries. The role ensures uninterrupted production through efficient material planning while minimizing overall supply chain costs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Management

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Plan material requirements based on production forecasts.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials and packaging materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock availability.
• Improve overall supply chain efficiency and reduce operational costs.

2. Production Planning Coordination

• Coordinate with the Production Planning Department.
• Review production schedules and material requirements.
• Ensure materials are available before production starts.
• Resolve material shortages affecting production.

3. Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate with procurement for local and international purchases.
• Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate supplier performance.

4. Warehouse Management

• Supervise warehouse operations.
• Ensure accurate inventory control.
• Implement FIFO/FEFO inventory systems.
• Monitor stock movements.
• Conduct periodic inventory audits.
• Minimize inventory losses and damages.

5. Logistics & Distribution

• Plan and monitor local deliveries.
• Coordinate international shipments.
• Manage transportation providers.
• Optimize freight costs.
• Ensure on-time customer deliveries.

6. Inventory Control

• Maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Reduce excess inventory.
• Monitor slow-moving inventory.
• Coordinate annual stock counts.
• Investigate inventory variances.

7. ERP & Reporting

• Ensure accurate ERP transactions.
• Prepare supply chain performance reports.
• Monitor inventory reports.
• Analyze supply chain KPIs.
• Prepare monthly management reports.

8. Cost Control

• Reduce logistics costs.
• Optimize transportation expenses.
• Improve warehouse productivity.
• Reduce inventory carrying costs.
• Monitor supply chain budgets.

9. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations.
• Follow company policies.
• Support ISO Quality Management Systems.
• Maintain supply chain documentation.

10. Team Management

• Lead and supervise the Supply Chain & Logistics team.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Provide coaching and training.
• Allocate work responsibilities.
• Improve employee productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, or CILT are an advantage.

Experience

• 02-05 years of experience in Supply Chain & Logistics.
• Experience in manufacturing (preferably rubber, plastic, insulation, or pipe manufacturing).
• Experience with GCC operations is preferred.

Technical Skills

• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, ERPNext, Odoo, etc.)
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Inventory Management
• Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Demand Forecasting
• Procurement
• Warehouse Management
• Import & Export Documentation
• Transportation Management
• Cost Analysis
• Data Analysis & Reporting

Pay: ﷼3,000.00 - ﷼4,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person