Supply Chain Director - Detergent

JOB PURPOSE

To lead and own the end-to-end supply chain strategy for the detergent and chemicals manufacturing business — raw material sourcing, production planning, inventory, warehousing, and distribution — ensuring uninterrupted supply, cost efficiency, and service-level excellence across all plants and markets, while aligning supply chain capability with the company's growth and Saudization objectives.

• Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
• Develop and own the end-to-end supply chain strategy (raw materials, packaging, production planning, warehousing, distribution) for the detergent manufacturing business.
• Translate business growth plans (new SKUs, capacity expansion, new markets) into supply chain capacity and network plans.
• Represent supply chain on the sector leadership team and advise the CEO/COO on supply risk, cost, and capacity trade-offs.
• Procurement & Raw Material Sourcing
• Oversee sourcing strategy for key raw materials (surfactants, builders, fragrances, packaging film/bottles) balancing cost, quality, and supply security.
• Lead supplier qualification, contracting, and performance management, including local and international vendors.
• Monitor global commodity/petrochemical price trends and build hedging or dual-sourcing strategies to mitigate volatility.
• Production Planning & Inventory
• Own the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning demand forecasts with plant production schedules.
• Set inventory policy (raw material, WIP, finished goods) to optimize working capital while protecting service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement in OTIF (on-time-in-full) performance and reduction of stockouts/excess inventory.
• Warehousing, Distribution & Logistics
• Oversee warehouse network design, capacity planning, and 3PL/fleet management for inbound and outbound logistics.
• Optimize distribution cost-to-serve across regional and export channels in coordination with the Export Manager.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, GDP (Good Distribution Practice) and chemical handling/storage regulations.
• Cost, Systems & Governance
• Lead supply chain cost optimization initiatives (freight, warehousing, inventory carrying cost, procurement savings) with measurable KPIs.
• Champion ERP/SCM system utilization and data-driven decision-making (S&OP dashboards, demand planning tools).
• Ensure supply chain policies and procedures meet corporate governance and audit requirements.
• People Leadership
• Build, coach, and develop the supply chain leadership team; support succession planning and Saudization targets.
• Set clear KPIs and performance expectations across procurement, planning, warehousing, and logistics functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Professional certification preferred: CSCP, CPIM, CIPS, or Six Sigma (Black Belt an advantage).

• 12–15+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior/director-level role.
• Prior experience within FMCG, detergent/home-and-personal-care, or chemicals manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of leading end-to-end supply chain (procurement to distribution) in a multi-plant or multi-SKU manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing supply chain in the GCC/Saudi market, including familiarity with SASO/SFDA regulatory requirements, is highly desirable.