Shipping Officer (Tamheer Program)

About Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC is a global pharmaceutical company with over 45 years of experience in providing high-quality medicines. With a team of over 9,500 employees, 29 manufacturing plants, and 9 R&D centers across MENA, North America, and Europe, Hikma focuses on improving access to medicine through its portfolio of over 800 generic, specialty, and branded pharmaceutical products.

The Role of Shipping Officer (Tamheer Program)

Hikma Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Shipping Officer to join its team in Riyadh as part of the Tamheer Program. This full-time position is designed for individuals with 0-1 years of experience who are looking to develop their skills in logistics and supply chain operations within the pharmaceutical industry. The role involves coordinating shipping activities and ensuring efficient documentation and communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrating organizational ethics and values, aligning behavior and actions accordingly.
• Collecting pertinent information required for establishing shipping plans.
• Identifying local shipments to complete necessary preparations for the shipping process.
• Communicating with the warehouse function to inform them of daily required shipments and facilitate necessary actions.
• Completing all paperwork and issuing invoices in a timely manner to facilitate the shipping process.
• Updating the SAP System with related shipping function transactions daily to ensure alignment with all concerned functions.
• Documenting, filing, and maintaining all shipping function papers and documents, including shipping companies’ schedules, invoices, Air Way Bills (AWB’s), and shipping orders.
• Following up with shipping companies on shipping schedules and status.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to adhere to ethical standards and company values.
• Proficiency in managing documentation and administrative tasks.
• Experience with SAP System transactions is preferred.

Candidate Profile

Hikma seeks candidates who are innovative, driven to learn, caring, and collaborative. The ideal candidate will be genuinely compassionate in their work and eager to solve problems as part of a team that values impact and progress.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh and operates within a culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and encourages professional development. Hikma fosters an inclusive environment where contributions from all team members are valued.