Supply Chain Junior Officer

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating on the detailed planning of delivery schedules for optimal operational efficiency.
• Maintaining adequate stock levels in warehouses through active procurement efforts.
• Assisting in ensuring suppliers maintain sufficient stock to meet ongoing demand.
• Observing and overseeing the intricacies of the ordering and packaging processes for accuracy and compliance.
• Contributing to the routine monitoring of stock levels to prevent shortages and avoid excess inventory.
• Obtaining and meticulously tracking products, ensuring precise and timely deliveries to designated destinations (HQ, Regions, Mfg. centers).
• Actively monitoring shipment progress and lead times to ensure adherence to schedules.
• Applying just-in-time principles to optimize inventory levels and reduce holding costs.
• Ensuring on-time deliveries through effective coordination with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Participating in the meticulous oversight of shipment arrivals to guarantee smooth logistics.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze and improve day-to-day procurement processes.
• Conducting ongoing market research to identify potential suppliers and stay informed about industry trends.
• Evaluating and selecting vendors based on performance, cost, and quality criteria.
• Collaborating seamlessly with internal stakeholders to understand and address specific procurement needs.
• Utilizing procurement software and systems to maintain accurate records and facilitate streamlined processes.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of practical procurement policies and procedures.
• Conducting regular audits of procurement activities to ensure compliance with established policies and regulations.
• Providing hands-on support in the resolution of routine procurement-related issues and disputes.
• Develop regular reports (e.g. expense report, Inventory report, IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, goods age report, etc.) to keep management updated regularly.
• Managing day-to-day relationships with suppliers to foster partnerships that yield competitive pricing and ensure timely deliveries.
• Engaging in negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms for contracts and agreements.
• Conducting regular assessments of supplier performance, addressing any non-conformities promptly.
• Communicate with external parties (e.g. customs authorities and/or shipping agents) to verify customs requirements and negotiate shipping costs and times.
• Address and resolve disputes with Parts suppliers without compromising the integrity of APC’s reputation, maintaining and building mid to long-term relationships.

Required Skills And Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business administration.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement.
• Previous Supplier Relationship Management experience is required.
• Previous Inventory Management knowledge and experience are preferred.

Alkhorayef Group was founded in 1957 by the late Abdullah Ibrahim Alkhorayef, who was quite ambitious and daring. By virtue of his dedication, the group made its name in Saudi Arabia’s agriculture sector. He soon represented reputable international producers of water pumps, agricultural, irrigation and well drilling equipment in the Kingdom.

In a short span of time, Alkhorayef Group has achieved excellence on agricultural market by representing and marketing the top of the line brands, combined with a variety of excellent services to its customers.

The Company diversified its activities and continued its progress in various fields such as machinery systems, oil, contracting as well as printing and paper. As it became necessary to pay particular and specialized attention to each field, the founding Company branched into several subsidiaries, each being independent in terms of management and resources, but all are unified under the established corporate code of ethics of the Alkhorayef Group.

Today the Group which enjoys a worldwide presence ,operates in more than 40 countries representing renowned quality products and manufacturers.