Supply Chain & Quality Assurance Director

Employer:	Future Careers Middle East Freezone LLC
Job Title:	Supply Chain & Quality Assurance Director
Location:	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type:	Full Time Employee
Category:	Logistics and Transportation
Description:	On behalf of a leading fine dining retail and hospitality division, we are seeking a Supply Chain & Quality Assurance Director for their Riyadh operations. Supply Chain Manage the entire Supply Chain process from demand planning to product supply, import, and clearance-up to warehouse management, delivery of goods, supplier selection, and forging strong vendor-partner relationships. Develop and align functional strategies and objectives by developing business plans, feasibility studies, budgets in accordance with overall business strategy and direction. Manage the demand planning process by enforcing the planning discipline through elaboration and implementation of proper planning tools. Manage the product supply process, commercial & shipping terms, reconciliation with suppliers, sourcing optimization, supplier’s service level agreement, contract negotiation, and cost modeling. Manage the different aspects of the logistics operation, import and clearance, transportation, warehousing, distribution, and third-party logistics provider to ensure proper storage and distribution of finished goods across. Work closely with the distributor network and ensure constant availability of the products while avoiding over-stock both in-house and at customers’ end. Drive positive business results through strategic negotiations, controlling costs and inventories, and implementing processes to support current and future business opportunities. Implement and reach high-performance indicators by excellent collaboration between the main players (customers, suppliers, other subsidiaries, all departments, and branches). Provide guidance and leadership to all departmental staff to achieve agreed-upon targeted goals and objectives, and ensure effective talent management practices. Quality Assurance Train restaurant staff and managers on food hygiene and quality issues. Assure manufacturing is to food safety expectations with a focus on sanitation, environmental control, allergen management, foreign material, and a strong focus during location and product launch. Audit each location to assure compliance with quality requirements and management of specific food safety risks identified for the location. Assure that all product release is timely and in compliance with specifications and quality monitoring schemes. Assess the findings of quality audits of stores and suppliers, maintain quality standards, and strategize against customers’ quality complaints. Develop and align functional strategy and objectives by participating in developing business plans, feasibility studies, budgeting, and project plans in accordance with the company’s overall business strategy. Implement company policies and procedures and International quality standards. Assess control and review the quality of all local suppliers Investigate and strategize against the customer’s quality complaints related to raw material and ingredients. Ensure compliance with all quality programs. Cooperate with management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and quality goals. Communicate customer issues, concerns, and goals with senior management as well as the plants. Manage investigation and resolution of consumer complaints that may result from product manufacturing or distribution defects
Qualifications:	Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management MBA and/or International Supply Chain certificate is a plus A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain and Quality Assurance. Past 4 years in a managerial position Experience from a Hospitality, fine dining, or restaurant industry is essential Knowledge of Contract Management
Gender:	Male
Education:	Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
Experience:	Min: 10 Max: 15
Salary:	Unspecified
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