Supply Planning Lead

About the Role

Azadea Group is seeking a Supply Planning Lead to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves supervising supply planning services and overseeing the activities of the supply planning unit to deliver effective and efficient end-to-end services for the group. The role requires 5-10 years of experience, with a focus on managerial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the flow of shipments from origin to destination, coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, clearing agents, insurance companies, transportation companies, and warehouses.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all transactions by controlling them according to established procedures.
• Drive changes and continuous improvements within the supply planning department by identifying challenges and opportunities for enhancement.
• Analyze and resolve logistical issues, escalating cases promptly when necessary, conducting feasibility studies, and preparing supply chain simulations for new brands or products to support business development.
• Benchmark and evaluate rates among different logistics providers, reduce costs where possible by managing allocated budgets and expenditures, reporting variances, and setting budgets to ensure effective cost management.
• Monitor and assess the logistics network constantly, ensuring optimal service to the business and delivering the desired service level to internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders and customers, aligning with departmental Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to foster business improvement and achieve objectives.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate the team to ensure the department has the necessary skill base and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management is considered an advantage.
• Six to eight years of experience in a similar role.
• Three years of experience in a managerial role.

Required Skills

• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic group setting that requires effective end-to-end supply chain management.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply for this role.