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Our client is an expanding leader in industrial, building materials and fiberglass manufacturing. With rapid expansion plans for 2012 they are an exciting multinational company to be a part of.

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. This is a senior role, reporting directly to the COO

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The Supply Chain Manager will manage a team responsible for planning and sourcing all raw materials, supplies and contracted services totalling SR 50+ million per year from domestic and foreign sources.  In addition, the SCM will oversee the logistics functional areas including all inbound and outbound transportation and warehousing of raw materials and finished goods.

The Supply Chain Manager works under the COO in conjunction with the Sales and Marketing Manager to ensure that customer demands are met efficiently and effectively. The Shipping, Procurement, and Warehouse Supervisors as well as the Planning Officer will be reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchasing

• Global sourcing all raw materials (approximately SR 75 million per year)
• Plan material requirements for production
• Maintain minimum inventories of all materials while keeping inventories under budget
• Maintain qualified alternative sources for all raw materials
• Sourcing all supplies and contracted services
• Secure and maintain duty exemption certificates for all imported materials
• Achieve cost savings goals consistent with business plan
• Develop and maintain contracts for essential, critical materials, supplies and services

Logistics

• Manage transportation of all incoming materials and goods including customs, clearing and warehousing
• Manage warehousing of all finished goods
• Oversee transportation of finished goods sales to customers (approximately 300 truckloads per month)
• Identify and contract with transportation firms (land and ocean) for transport of finished materials
• Maintain the quality and cost effectiveness of logistics operations

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration, management, industrial technology, or industrial engineering
• At least 10 years experience within manufacturing industry firms
• 5-10 years in a supply chain/ procurement/ logistics position
• Glass fiber experience a plus
• Open to all nationalities

KEY SKILLS

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Ability to interpret financial data and estimate costs

·         Negotiating Skills

·         Purchasing – large volumes/large suppliers (global)

·         Management of people/departments

·       Initiative

·       Decision Making

·       Integrity

·       Negotiating

·       Leadership

·       Time-Management Skills

·       Teamwork

·       Organizational Skills

·       Communication

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

·       Salary package will reflect experience levels and will depend on the candidate

·       As a guide 30k SAR per month/ $100k USD per annum PLUS Accommodation and Transport allowances

·       (Proof of current earnings will be required at reference stage)

·       Health insurance for the employee and family (number of dependants varies, usually 2)

·       Round trip ticket every year for the employee and eligible dependants to his point of origin

·       30 paid vacation days per year

·       Tax free salary