Supply Chain Director
Sourcing Connections · Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Apply & track with Apply EdgeSourcing Connections is looking for an exceptional Supply Chain Director to lead the next phase of transformation for a fast-growing, multi-site trading business operating in a commodity-linked market.The Opportunity This is a rare leadership mandate: full ownership of procurement, logistics, and warehousing across a hub-and-spoke network of three main sites plus satellite locations. You'll modernize both the physical and informational flow of goods — moving the business from monthly dashboards and manual checks to real-time visibility, while the organization is mid-migration from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics.If you thrive on building leaner operating models, leading integrated teams, and giving commercial teams the answers they need in real time (not an hour later) — this role is built for you.What You'll OwnOperating Model — Assess and redesign the in-house vs. 3PL/4PL balance across fleet and warehousing within your first few monthsTeam Leadership — Integrate the Logistics Manager and Procurement Manager into one coherent, high-performing functionInventory Management — Set safety stock policy for commodity-price-indexed products; reduce slow-moving and dead stockDigital Transformation — Drive the shift from monthly reporting to real-time dashboards and portals; strong general ERP fluency required (Dynamics experience a plus, not essential)Commercial Partnership — Work hand-in-glove with sales and commercial teams, cutting customer response times dramatically and supporting a dynamic annual sales planRisk & Resilience — Build a lead-supplier-plus-backup-supplier strategy to mitigate geopolitical and port disruption riskStrategy & Governance — Develop a comprehensive supply chain strategy (operating model, governance, digital roadmap) for executive sign-off within 12 monthsCompliance — Stay ahead of evolving Saudi Arabian regulatory requirementsInvestment Ownership — Manage the systems/capability budget and own CAPEX cases for warehousing, subject to executive approvalWho We're Looking For A hands-on, commercially minded supply chain leader who has operated in complex, multi-site environments, is comfortable owning both strategy and execution, and can bring structure and digital rigor to a business ready to scale. Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory for this role.To apply, please send your CV directly to lelkhodja@sourcingconnections.com