Our client, leading Corrugated Packaging supplier in the Middle East currently looking to hire a Head of Supply Chain

BASIC FUNCTION/ JOB PURPOSE

As a senior member of Leadership Team who has accountability to manage the Supply Chain which includes procurement, inbound logistics, outbound logistics and planning teams. Accountability for the smooth operation of the departments outlined above including managing paper supply/buying. Responsible for procurement of all the raw materials, Engineering spares, consumables, Capital goods, Annual rate and service contracts, IT hardware, stationery and consumables, etc. Has responsibility for inbound and, outbound logistics, warehousing and production planning. This includes but not limited to managing, transport costs, warehouse costs, people management and associated cost management, trim, transport and stripping paper waste, OTIF and safety objectives. Develop and establish policies and procedures for the Departments and implement best practices. Ensure continued people development and meet Saudization allocation. To be a key member of Company’s Senior Leadership Team advising on Supply chain / logistic matters.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/ MAIN DUTIES

• Manage team performance and goals and ensure teams meet business operational expectations and performance standards. Plan and supervise the workflow to ensure the best practice in Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning Logistics processes. Encourage and solicit input from staff and ensure their suggestions and concerns are addressed. Monitor and evaluate supply chain employees in terms of performance, delivery of objectives and supporting their development

• Manage paper supply chain, negotiation, buying, and transportation and warehousing of paper process, monitor inventory and cost management within agreed objectives and budget.

• Analyze business requirements and design solutions in the area of Purchase department. Oversee purchases, maintenance and service contract negotiations. Manage testing and implementation of products to ensure seamless integration and minimize loss of production. Prioritize requests from internal customers and ensure they are handled efficiently.

• Monitor and ensure safe work practice/workplace.

• Monitor as well as control procurement, logistics and operational costs to be with agreed budget.

• Drive a continuous improvement culture, (a) Developing people, (b) Supporting operational excellence, (c) Improving efficiency, (d) Improving the quality of service (e) Improving OTIF, (f) reduce cost of supply chain and (g) Reducing waste.

• Ensure the implementation of logistics fundamentals i.e. warehousing, distribution operations /transportation and replenishment. Lead the logistics team into achieving assigned target on a daily, weekly & monthly basis.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the COO

Job Details

Date Posted:	2014-11-09
Job Location:	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role:	Logistics
Company Industry:	Industrial; Engineering; Distributions and Logistics