Supply Chain Manager

Job Title:	Supply Chain Manager
Location:	Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Job Type:	Full Time Employee
Category:	Management
Description:	Supply Chain Process Develops appropriate supply chain strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost. Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Directs and coordinates global supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and KPIs resulting in the maximization of customer satisfaction. Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand. Works with plant, warehouse, and logistics departments to determine and set up intercompany transfers. Works directly with sales department to determine most cost-effective distribution solution for finished goods transportation to customers. Monitors and corrects inventory levels at outside warehouses (3PL) and internally to ensure rotation and maximize working capital. Works with freight forwards and transportation companies to set best route and rate (reviews and approves all freight terms and agreements). Collaborates with procurement department to determine best practice for freight in and freight consolidation. Supports proper utilization of ERP system. Member of the operations staff, responsible to routinely report on department KPIs along with appropriate analysis and countermeasures where necessary. Attracts offers from suppliers and send to the in-charged parties. Assist in Studying the offers technically and financially with in-charged parties and choose the fit and the best offer. Approves department’s requirements to be bought in purchasing order forms. Implement buying processes. Procurement Process · Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies.· Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.· Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.· Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.· Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.· Examine and test existing contracts.· Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.· Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.· Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.· Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.· Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.· Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.· Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favorable to the company.· Attend meetings with the legal team, engineering team, vendors and suppliers. Planning Process · Assist to monitor all department budgets and manage all inventories on quarterly basis and assist all team members to manage all schedules.· Prepare efficient training programs for all planning processes and manage inventory level for all components and finished products and ensure compliance to all business requirements.· Manage all workflow for projects and maintain control on same and manage an efficient inventory level of all safety stock and review all volume requirements for all production materials.· Assist all new product development and improvement in all existing products and ensure optimal inventory level at all times.· Facilitate and provide data to prepare all sales forecast and implement all new products and processes for all manufacturing plants.· Assist to obtain and manage all orders and deliveries for all external processes and prepare reports to be presented to management and manage demand and supply of all materials.· Collaborate with other department heads to perform various strategies and coordinate with general manager to monitor all supply chain activities and resolve all availability issues.· Prepare reports for all planning activity metrics and analyze all results to recommend required improvements in performance and collaborate with material manager to forecast all required strategies.· Evaluate and prepare forecast all policy changes and recommend appropriate business requirements.· Participate in all evaluation meetings on weekly and monthly basis.· Plan inventory levels and locations and execute all forecasting and planning programs.· Maintain optimal level of performance within required budget and ensure compliance to all standard projects.· Train all subordinates of all planning team in various system.· Process requirement and analyze all working of supply chain team. Warehouse Process Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision. Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations. Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization. Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures. Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements. Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security. Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system. Prepare annual budget. Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies. Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results. Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees. Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc). Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.
Qualifications:	Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or equivalent experience.
Gender:	Male
Education:	Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
Experience:	Min: 5 Max: 10
Salary:	Unspecified
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