Supply Chain Excellence - Assistant Manager

Job Summary

Drive end-to-end supply chain performance, efficiency, and decision-making as the Supply Chain Excellence Assistant Manager. This role focuses on planning accuracy, inventory optimization, cost control, supplier performance, and logistics efficiency, supported by robust analytics and reporting. Act as a central coordinator, ensuring data-driven insights, operational alignment, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Planning & S&OP / IBP: Support S&OP / IBP process, monitor demand vs. supply, improve forecast accuracy, and provide actionable insights.
• Inventory Management & Optimization: Monitor inventory levels, identify slow-moving stock, optimize inventory vs. service levels, and support inventory policy development.
• Logistics & Fleet Optimization: Track logistics performance, optimize fleet utilization, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure service level alignment.
• Procurement & Supplier Performance: Track supplier performance, analyze supplier reliability, support cost optimization, and assist in supplier evaluation.
• Analytics & Reporting: Develop dashboards and reports, ensure timely and accurate reporting, support executive decision-making, and standardize KPIs.
• Systems & Data: Support ERP/SAP usage, ensure data accuracy, recommend system improvements, and support automation.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities, support transformation initiatives, and drive efficiency improvements.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as liaison across functions, ensure alignment of plans, and support issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in Supply Chain within an FMCG company.
• Proficiency in written and verbal Arabic and English.
• Certifications: APICS, CPIM, CSCP are a plus.