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About the Talent Acquisition Officer Role

APEX Resources is seeking a qualified Talent Acquisition Officer to join our team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to managing our recruitment processes, with a focus on sourcing high-caliber candidates from professional platforms and successfully filling positions for our clients. The role encompasses both technical and non-technical positions, catering to both local Saudi nationals and expatriates.

The Talent Acquisition Officer will be responsible for attracting, identifying, and hiring top talent to meet the organization's workforce needs. This involves a proactive approach to sourcing, thorough screening, and assessment of candidates, in close collaboration with hiring managers to ensure effective workforce fulfillment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a strategic approach to talent sourcing, and the ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments concurrently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for various roles.
• Utilize job boards, social media platforms, professional networking, and employee referrals to identify potential talent.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for both current and future job openings.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to clearly define job requirements, essential competencies, and desired candidate profiles.
• Write, post, and manage job advertisements across relevant recruitment platforms to ensure maximum visibility.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates' suitability and fit for specific roles.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between hiring managers and candidates, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and generate regular reports on key hiring metrics and recruitment performance.
• Analyze hiring trends and propose process improvements to enhance overall recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to promote APEX Resources as a preferred employer in the market.
• Represent the company at client meetings and networking events to foster professional relationships and identify talent opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in talent sourcing, screening, and recruitment.
• Proven experience in sourcing CVs from online portals such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukrigulf, and other relevant platforms.
• Proficiency in leveraging social media connections and recruitment groups for talent acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of various recruitment techniques and effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to assess candidates' technical skills and cultural fit for the organization.
• Familiarity with relevant employment laws and regulations within Saudi Arabia.

Essential Skills

• Talent Sourcing and Attraction
• Recruitment Process Management
• Resume Screening and Candidate Assessment
• Interview Coordination
• Recruitment Analytics and Reporting
• Employer Branding
• Social Media Recruitment
• Strong Interpersonal, Organizational, and Time Management Skills
• Excellent Communication and Negotiation Skills
• Proactive Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Abilities
• High level of Professionalism and Confidentiality

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

About the Role

Swissport, a global leader in aviation services, is seeking a dedicated Towing & Push Back Trainer to join our team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This role is essential for ensuring the safe and efficient training of staff involved in aircraft towing, pushback, and related airside operations. The position requires a combination of technical aviation knowledge, operational expertise, training capabilities, and a strong commitment to safety, aligning with Swissport's core values of showing care, doing the right things, and winning as a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all Towing training sessions for new and existing staff responsible for towing aircraft.
• Operate ground support equipment, including tow tractors, tow bars, and all related pushing equipment.
• Deliver Push-Back Training sessions safely and securely, adhering to airline customer specifications.
• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure as required.
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gates and aircraft for debris and remove it when found.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority, and carrier security requirements.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Report any occurrence immediately.
• Take reasonable care to ensure personal safety and health, as well as that of others.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Train-the-Trainer certification.
• Valid Towing qualification as a Towing certified Trainer.
• Previous ramp experience is considered an advantage.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Flexibility to work on various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms).
• 3-5 years of experience in aircraft towing, pushback, ramp operations, or ground handling.
• Certified aircraft towing/pushback operator qualifications.
• Experience training or assessing operational staff.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of aircraft towing and pushback procedures, including understanding of different aircraft types and towing limitations.
• Familiarity with tow tractors, towbars, towbarless equipment, and other ground support equipment (GSE).
• Knowledge of aircraft movement areas, taxiways, aprons, and stand operations.
• Ability to conduct pre-operational equipment inspections.
• Understanding of aircraft communication procedures during pushback operations.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures during towing and pushback activities.
• Strong understanding of airside safety regulations, airport operating procedures, and standards.
• Familiarity with regulations from organizations such as ICAO, IATA, and local aviation authorities.
• Ability to identify operational hazards and implement risk controls.
• Understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and human factors/error prevention techniques.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective classroom and practical training, including preparing training materials and lesson plans.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to assess trainee competency through practical evaluations.
• Coaching and mentoring abilities, with experience conducting refresher and recurrent training programs.
• Clear verbal communication skills, particularly in safety-critical environments, and the ability to explain complex operational procedures simply.
• Report writing and documentation skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback to trainees.
• Good interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with multicultural teams.
• Supervisory experience in ground operations.
• Ability to enforce safety standards and operational compliance.
• Strong decision-making capabilities under operational pressure.
• Conflict resolution and team management skills.
• Proficiency in planning and organizing training schedules.
• Experience in maintaining training records and competency assessments.
• Ability to conduct audits and compliance checks.
• Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness.

Work Location and Details

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

About the Role

Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (ACCBC) is seeking a dedicated Materials Controller to join their Manufacturing team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Material Planning & MSD Planning Lead, this full-time role is crucial for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of production by guaranteeing the timely availability of all necessary materials. The Materials Controller will operate within a dynamic beverage production environment, supporting plant operations through meticulous execution of material planning, inventory monitoring, and supplier coordination. This position plays a vital role in the Supply Chain / Integrated Business Planning function, ensuring real-time visibility of material availability to planning and production teams. The role operates within an ERP-driven MRP planning environment and manages import-driven supply chains, requiring close coordination with various internal departments and external suppliers to meet strict production schedules and service commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute material plans generated through ERP/MRP systems to ensure timely procurement and availability of raw materials, packaging, flavors, and ingredients.
• Monitor daily material consumption against production schedules, maintaining real-time visibility of material availability for all production runs.
• Create purchase orders and track their approvals as required, ensuring adherence to procurement processes.
• Proactively escalate potential material shortages or supply risks that could impact production schedules or supplier performance.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure the timely dispatch of materials, coordinating with Procurement and Finance to track supplier payments and prevent supply disruptions.
• Monitor due payments to suppliers and escalate any payment-related risks that could affect material availability.
• Monitor safety stock levels and reorder alerts, identifying slow-moving and ageing materials to support stock rotation initiatives and reduce excess inventory.
• Maintain system and physical inventory accuracy, ensuring that records align with actual stock levels.
• Track inbound shipments and follow up on delivery timelines, coordinating customs clearance and import documentation processing.
• Support Letter of Credit (LC) / Cash Against Documents (CAD) and banking documentation requirements for imports.
• Monitor shipments to minimize demurrage and delays, ensuring efficient inbound logistics.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) and Customer Quality Assurance (CQA) teams on rejected materials, communicating with suppliers regarding rejected shipments and supporting reverse logistics processes.
• Track the closure of rejection cases to avoid inventory blockage and ensure timely resolution.
• Support material readiness for new product development (NPD) initiatives, coordinating packaging artwork approvals and following up on packaging development activities.
• Ensure new materials are available before production launch dates for NPD projects.
• Maintain accurate ERP transactions, including Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), consumption, and adjustments, and track material ageing and inventory movements within ERP systems.
• Maintain dashboards and reporting for planning visibility, ensuring data accuracy for MRP planning cycles.
• Coordinate with Warehouse teams on stock reconciliation and support Production teams with material availability updates.
• Work closely with Procurement, Finance, QA, Marketing, and Planning teams to ensure seamless operations and escalate operational risks affecting material continuity.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in Materials Control within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience working in ERP/MRP-driven planning environments.
• Exposure to import documentation and supplier coordination processes.
• Experience supporting production planning environments.
• A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in Supply Chain is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and a solid grasp of supply chain workflows.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under operational pressure.
• A structured and disciplined approach to planning and execution.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a dynamic beverage production environment, requiring close coordination with various internal departments and external suppliers.