7 Strategic Sourcing jobs in Al Hidd

Full Time

Job Description

Responsibilities of the role include resolving inventory in-stock issues such as the depth, timing, and efficient flow of inventory that support financial objectives. Additionally, supply chain planning includes managing the purchasing process, creating/managing inventory budgets, ensuring that inventory levels meet demand, and gathering data to prepare trends and forecasting reports for colleagues, management, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze key metrics including vendor fill rate, lead time variability, and FC inbound capacity to maintain the Company’s best-in-class in-stock rates and inventory turns.
• Identify and communicate current and future inventory issues, as well as develop sound recovery plans.
• Participate in cross-functional manufacturer and vendor reviews, driving vendor operational improvement.
• Participate in innovative, metric-driven processes and projects to achieve supply chain excellence.
• Utilize forecasting software and exception reporting to reduce forecast errors and achieve category forecast accuracy targets.
• Model business trends and communicate insights to the cross-functional team to optimize business processes and results in both short- and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory needs.
• Project forward-looking inventory positions and financial implications.
• Facilitate collaboration meetings with stakeholders and vendors to review purchase forecasts, proposed orders, and other operational issues.
• Monitor weekly and monthly production plans, prioritizing work orders.
• Monitor the movement of materials through purchasing, storage, production, and retail distribution.
• Set preferred stock levels and prevent excess inventory.
• Review supplies to ensure quality, monitor stock levels, and maintain accessibility to information.
• Build relationships with transportation, warehouse supervisors, and co-workers to achieve higher performance.
• Use scheduling software to coordinate deliveries.
• Administer Enterprise Resource Planning data for manufacturing.
• Develop and monitor internal and external key performance indicators including forecast accuracy and vendor scorecard metrics.
• Make recommendations on flow considerations.
• Design and create new tools to help improve the planning functions of the supply chain.
• Prepare detailed reports relating to MRP, back orders, and schedules.
• Engage in continuous improvement as it relates to processes and material availability.
• Manage timely delivery.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years of impactful experience.
• Prefer those who worked in FMGC.
• Proven data entry work experience, as a Data Entry Operator or Office Clerk.
• Experience with MS Office and data programs.
• Organizational skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks.
• Strong creative thinking coupled with excellent analytical skills.

MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt(Supply Chain)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

• Establish and review demand plans / baseline rolling forecasts for multiple time horizons based on trend analysis, historical data and planned sales targets.
• Preparing collaborative demand plans based on planned growth rates and in market activities.
• Maintaining quality of inventory for the respective division /agency though continues assessment of aging, non-moving and shelf life of stocks and providing feedback to sales teams.
• Ensure opportunity loss/out of stocks is minimized by bridging the gap between supply and demand and improved forecasting / planning.
• Ensuring proactive planning is in place taking into consideration the supply constraints.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate and timely inventory reports and conducting the Monthly Forecast Review meetings
• Maintain strong communication channels and information flow with internal and external contacts.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Preferably with a master’s degree and prior exposure to Demand/Supply Planning and Inventory Management.
• Should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Must demonstrate the ability to think critically, have good analytical skills and should be able to make quick decisions in a fast-paced work environment.
• Should have good working knowledge in MS Excel.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• FMCG
• Foods
• Beverages

Department / Functional Area

• Logistics
• Supply Chain

Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Procurement
• Demand Planning

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We are one of the leading FMCG distribution company in the Lower Gulf region.

Employment: Full Time

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and manufacturers in the Middle East region.
• Conduct market research and present analytical reports to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with technical teams to select materials, equipment, and services.
• Lead the sourcing and contracting process, including RFP management and supplier negotiations.
• Develop and update SCM standards and tendering procedures.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure high-quality, cost-effective services.
• Draft, negotiate, and maintain contracts, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports for management.

Requirements:

Qualification & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Additional training in procurement is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of the oil and gas equipment and services market in the Middle East.
• Proficiency in English (B2 level or higher).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.