Supply Chain Specialist (Pharma Industry)

About the Role

Nathan & Nathan is seeking a Trade & Commercial Operations Specialist to join a client team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This contract position focuses on supporting trade operations, supply chain activities, tendering processes, and commercial operations. The role requires 2-5 years of experience in a relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supply and demand planning activities, including data recording and tracking.
• Manage inventory levels and support inventory management processes.
• Oversee the Purchase Order (PO) to invoice lifecycle, including raising, amending, and tracking POs with distributors.
• Resolve logistics deviations in documentation, such as pricing, batch, and quantity discrepancies.
• Set up and maintain prices and master data.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of information and data to support trade operations.
• Escalate process or product deviations to the Trade Operations Senior Manager for timely corrective action.
• Record deviations from standard processes in the designated tracker, covering shipping, supply, inventory, product complaints, and returns.
• Drive operational excellence and process improvement initiatives across trade operations.
• Ensure timely submission of all Requests for Quotation (RFQs).
• Manage tender submissions end-to-end and track tender performance.
• Support and coordinate activities related to the Senior Director, Commercial Operations, including POs, invoicing, and budget reconciliation.
• Provide administrative and organizational support to the Senior Director, including travel arrangements and presentation preparation.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, trade operations, or operations support.
• Solid computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when managing high transaction volumes and tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a strong customer service orientation in supply planning.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to support governance, audit, and archiving requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage stakeholders effectively.

Work Type

This is a contract position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.