Supply Chain Manager | Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD | Riyadh

Role Overview

Supply Chain Strategy and Planning

• Define and execute the parts supply chain strategy covering forecasting, replenishment cycles, stocking norms, and obsolescence management.
• Build demand forecasting models aligned to vehicle parc growth, seasonality, campaigns, and warranty cycles.
• Set inventory targets across the central distribution center and branches.

Inventory Management and Operations

• Govern stock turn, first-pick fill rate, back-order ratio, aging stock, and obsolescence provisions.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, governance routines, and ERP discipline.
• Standardize branch parts operations, replenishment cycles, VOR processes, and emergency order management.

OE and Vendor Management

• Coordinate with BYD headquarters supply chain teams on ordering, allocations, and supply commitments.
• Manage OE order cycles, escalation routes, and resolution of shortages or supply disruptions.
• Negotiate supply terms, pricing reviews, and service-level commitments with OE and third-party vendors.

Warehousing and Logistics

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, customs clearance, freight optimization, and last-mile distribution to branches.
• Drive warehouse productivity, layout optimization, and adherence to safety, quality, and HSE standards.

Reporting and Stakeholders

• Deliver monthly supply chain performance reviews to Aftersales and brand leadership.
• Build dashboards covering inventory health, OE order performance, and branch availability.
• Partner with Aftersales, Service, Sales, Finance, and IT on commercial priorities.
• Support new branch openings, brand expansions, and product launch readiness from a parts perspective.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• 13–20 years of experience in automotive parts supply chain.
• Strong exposure across central distribution centers, branch operations, and OE management.
• Proven track record of establishing or transforming parts operations across multi-branch dealer networks.
• Strong working knowledge of automotive ERP systems and BI reporting tools.

Required Skills

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset with a deep understanding of automotive parts economics.
• Hands-on inventory planning and demand forecasting capability.
• Proven OE or principal stakeholder management at headquarters level.
• Operational excellence orientation across central distribution center and branch operations.
• Advanced ERP and BI tools usage, including SAP, Oracle, Kerridge, or Power BI.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or supply chain certification such as CPIM or CSCP is preferred.
• GCC or KSA market experience is strongly preferred.