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Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Leads the local Supply Chain team (Local Planning, Logistics, Customer Service) in Saudi Arabia

Leads Sales and Operations Planning Process for the country

Ensures that global processes are followed

Drives efficiency of flows from supply planning and execution to customer delivery by optimizing supply chain cost, processes, inventory, sales forecasting and customer interaction, and considering specific customer requests and legal requirements

Leads local projects and participates in regional and global projects (process improvements, complexity reduction, portfolio management, new SCM solutions, tender, Network Design)

Additional Responsibilities

Ensures an accurate material flow from suppliers to customers, which results in high stock accuracy; carries out yearly stock taking

Selects and defines contract with external logistics-providers and local suppliers (warehouses, assembly, forwarders and packaging). Monitors supplier performance and drives improvement activities.

Maintains good relationship with suppliers and service providers.

Leads customs compliance in country responsibility

Supports FHCS audits and the resolution of quality issues.

Monitors and improves relevant KPI’s on a regular base and leads corrective measures in cooperation with all relevant internal & external stakeholders

Ensure accurate local SCM Master data maintenance

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, industrial engineering or comparable (masters degree is a plus)

> 5-7 years’ experience working in SCM and Customer Service of an international FMCG organization in Saudi Arabia
> 3 years team management

Specific Knowledge

Deep knowledge in all elements of SCM & Customer Service management, including importation from overseas business (eg. Saber regulations)

Deep knowledge in distribution networks for FMCG in Saudi Arabia

Deep user knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Knowledge of all relevant ERP and Planning systems (knowledge in SAP/IBP is a plus)

Solid understanding of HSE regulations and best practices.

Must be native Arabic speaker with very good command in English

Specific Skills

Good analytical and problem solving skills

Strong drive, proactive, result-oriented and eager to learn

Team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills enjoying to work in an international and intercultural environment and a Matrix-organization

Comfortable with leading and training employees

Strong Leadership and Negotiation Skills

Strong communication skills

 
Holistic view on the business and full understanding of other functions

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.