Supply Chain Specialist (Saudi National)

Trade & Commercial Operations Specialist📍 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia💼 Experience: 2+ years🕒 Employment Type: 1 year Extendable contract | 5 days per weekWe are looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our client team and support trade operations, supply chain activities, tendering, and commercial operations.Key ResponsibilitiesSupply Chain & Trade OperationsSupport Supply & Demand Planning activities, including the recording and tracking of related data.Manage inventory levels and support Inventory Management processes.Manage the Purchase Order (PO) to invoice lifecycle: raising, amending, and tracking POs with distributors, and resolving logistics deviations in documentation such as pricing, batch, and quantity discrepancies.Set up and maintain prices and master data.Perform deep-dive analysis of information and data to support Trade Operations activities.Escalate process or product deviations to the Trade Operations Senior Manager to ensure timely corrective action and mitigation across supply processes, inventory levels, requests for quotations, and returns.Record deviations from standard processes in the designated tracker, covering shipping and supply processes, inventory management, product complaints, and returns.Drive Operational Excellence and process improvement initiatives across Trade Operations.Tendering & Request for Quotations (RFQs)Ensure timely submission of all Requests for Quotation (RFQs).Manage tender submissions end to end and track tender performance.Commercial Operations SupportSupport and coordinate activities related to the Senior Director, Commercial Operations, including POs, invoicing, and budget reconciliation.Provide administrative and organizational support to the Senior Director, including travel arrangements and presentation preparation.Requirements2+ years of experience in supply chain, trade operations, or operations support is preferred.Solid computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working under high transaction volumes and tight deadlines.Detail-oriented with a strong customer service orientation in supply planning.Strong organizational and documentation skills to support governance, audit, and archiving requirements.Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage stakeholders effectively.