Marketing Specialist

About the Role

Almarai, a leading vertically integrated dairy and food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company, is seeking a Senior Stock Controller to join its team in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. As a significant player in the GCC market and a top-ranked FMCG brand in the MENA region, Almarai is focused on expansion, offering opportunities within a multinational environment. This role is essential for maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of inventory systems within specified operational areas.

Role Overview

The Senior Stock Controller will be responsible for the oversight and management of the inventory management system, ensuring adherence to company standards and accuracy. A key component of this position involves leading and developing a team of stock controllers, providing them with the necessary training to perform their duties effectively and uphold Almarai's operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the inventory system within the designated location(s) to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee and guide stock controllers, providing necessary support.
• Train and develop staff to ensure they correctly perform their duties and responsibilities according to company standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Certificate.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in storekeeping or as a store in charge.
• Clear written and spoken English proficiency.

Required Skills

• Team leadership abilities.
• Patience and a cooperative approach to work.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.
• Loyalty and dedication to the role and the company.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position for a Senior Stock Controller located in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. Almarai offers a competitive remuneration package, including generous leave, medical coverage, a discretionary bonus, and opportunities for training and development.

About the Route Salesman Role

PepsiCo is seeking a dedicated Route Salesman to join its sales team in Jīzān, Saudi Arabia. As a global leader in convenient foods and beverages, PepsiCo products are consumed extensively worldwide. The company's vision is to be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by prioritizing sustainability and human capital through its pep+ strategy. PepsiCo fosters a collaborative, equitable, and inclusive work environment. This role is essential for maximizing sales volume, ensuring product availability, and maintaining high standards of customer service within an assigned sales route.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell the full range of PepsiCo products to an assigned customer list, with sales performance measured against pre-agreed targets.
• Minimize product stales to remain below the target set by the supervisor.
• Ensure customers receive approved service levels by adhering to call frequency and daily route plans.
• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle checks as per operating procedures, maintaining the sales vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition and reporting any defects promptly.
• Agree on daily order requirements for the next selling period with the supervisor.
• Maintain individual customer stock levels to agreed requirements to minimize out-of-stock situations.
• Implement agreed in-store merchandising standards, coordinating with company merchandisers where applicable.
• Advise the supervisor of any relevant competitor activity in the assigned sales area during daily debriefings.
• Perform daily reconciliation of all cheques, cash, and credit sales, ensuring zero stock and cash shortages.
• Maintain a neat and presentable appearance at all times.
• Adhere to a high standard of driving and obey all driving regulations.
• Provide supervisors with the latest market information to identify and develop new sales opportunities.
• Attend training courses designed to improve professionalism and customer service levels.
• Complete a daily debriefing with the supervisor to review performance and discuss market insights.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role is measured by demonstrated ability to achieve daily/weekly sales targets compared to planned sales, consistent achievement of daily positive calls versus plan, and adherence to the planned daily call sequence. Maintaining stales within the set target and ensuring zero cash and stock shortages are also key performance indicators.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in both English and Arabic, with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Analytical skills to assess market conditions and customer needs.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Jīzān, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within the Jazan region.

About the Role

ASMO is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Inventory Controller to join our team at the Jazan site in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring the accurate management and monitoring of all inventory activities, contributing to efficient material flow and effective stock control across site operations. The Inventory Controller will play a key role in supporting the site operations team by maintaining inventory accuracy, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating with logistics and procurement to ensure materials are readily available to meet operational demands. This role operates within a dynamic industrial environment, requiring close collaboration with site teams to uphold operational efficiency and maintain clear inventory visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all inventory transactions at the Jazan site, encompassing receipts, storage, transfers, and dispatch activities.
• Monitor daily inventory levels to ensure consistent stock availability and proactively prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Coordinate effectively with the site operations and logistics teams to guarantee the timely movement and availability of materials essential for operational activities.
• Conduct regular inventory counts, cycle counts, and physical stock verification to ensure precise alignment between system records and the actual physical inventory.
• Investigate any inventory discrepancies identified and actively support the implementation of corrective actions to enhance overall inventory accuracy.
• Maintain proper documentation and meticulous tracking of all materials within the designated inventory management system.
• Liaise with procurement and supply chain teams regarding material requirements, replenishment plans, and provide up-to-date inventory status information.
• Monitor and report on key inventory-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including stock accuracy, inventory turnover rates, and stock availability.
• Support the preparation of periodic inventory reports and provide valuable insights to site management concerning stock movement and material utilization.
• Assist in the implementation of improved inventory management processes and systems to boost operational efficiency and enhance inventory visibility.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university.
• Demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written English communication.
• Experience in inventory management and stock control within operational or industrial environments.
• Knowledge and experience operating SAP or an equivalent Warehouse Management System.
• Exposure to site operations, warehouse management, or logistics activities is preferred.

Required Skills

• Inventory Management
• Stock Control
• SAP / Warehouse Management Systems
• Logistics Coordination
• Procurement Support
• Supply Chain Principles
• Material Handling Procedures
• Data Analysis
• Reporting and Documentation

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based at the Jazan site in Saudi Arabia. The role requires close collaboration with site operations and logistics teams within a dynamic industrial environment.