Vice President Supply Chain - FMCG📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Alpha Leadership Co. is partnering with a leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) organization to recruit a strategic and operational Vice President of Supply Chain. This executive leadership role, based in Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, will be instrumental in driving and transforming end-to-end supply chain operations within a large-scale, fast-paced business environment. The successful candidate will oversee the entire spectrum of supply chain functions, ensuring operational excellence, cost optimization, and service efficiency across the organization.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the comprehensive supply chain strategy, encompassing procurement, demand planning, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.
• Drive significant operational efficiencies, enhance service levels, and implement cost improvement initiatives across the entire supply chain network.
• Develop and implement scalable supply chain processes that are strategically aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Oversee Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), demand forecasting, inventory optimization strategies, and supplier performance management.
• Lead and manage large-scale logistics and distribution operations across multiple regions and locations.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with key suppliers, distributors, and third-party logistics providers.
• Spearhead digital transformation, automation efforts, and enhancements to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other critical supply chain systems.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing supply chain teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in supply chain management, with a significant focus within the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale supply chain operations in complex, high-volume environments.
• Strong expertise in all facets of the supply chain, including planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Demonstrated success in leading supply chain transformation, process optimization, and achieving operational excellence.
• Experience in leading diverse, multi-functional, and multi-cultural teams.
• Possess strong business acumen and exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required; an MBA is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Demand Planning
• Logistics
• Warehousing
• Inventory Management
• Distribution
• Supply Chain Transformation
• Operational Excellence
• Cost Optimization
• Service Efficiency
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Demand Forecasting
• Supplier Performance Management
• Digital Transformation
• Automation
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Standards
• Safety Standards
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Team Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Acumen

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time role requiring over 10 years of experience in supply chain management. Candidates should ideally have prior experience in large multinational or regional FMCG organizations, along with familiarity with ERP systems and advanced supply chain planning systems. The work location is Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia.