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

Overview

Supply Chain Strategy & Planning

• Define and execute the Parts supply chain strategy for BYD & Denza in KSA, covering forecasting, replenishment cycles, stocking norms, and obsolescence management.
• Build and maintain demand forecasting models aligned to vehicle parc growth, seasonality, campaigns, and warranty cycles.
• Set inventory targets across CDC and branches to optimize fill rates, availability, and working capital.

Inventory Management & Operations

• Govern core inventory KPIs including 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 & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary KSA counterpart to BYD HQ supply chain teams for 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 & 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 & Analytics

• Deliver monthly supply chain performance reviews to Aftersales and brand leadership.
• Build dashboards covering inventory health, OE order performance, and branch availability.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Aftersales, Service, Sales, Finance, and IT to align supply chain decisions with commercial priorities.
• Support new branch openings, brand expansions, and product launch readiness from a parts perspective.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset with deep understanding of automotive parts economics
• Hands-on inventory planning and demand forecasting capability
• Proven OE/principal stakeholder management at HQ level
• Operational excellence orientation across CDC and branch operations
• Advanced ERP and BI tools usage (SAP, Oracle, Kerridge, Power BI)
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Negotiation, problem solving, and decision making under pressure

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline. MBA or supply chain certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
• 13–20 years of experience in automotive Parts supply chain, with strong exposure across CDC, 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.GCC or KSA market experience strongly preferred.