Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The job holder will be responsible for managing smooth logistics operations across KSA and providing strategic inputs on routing strategy, transportation planning, mode of transportation and warehouse setup.

DO -- Key Responsibilities

1.

Logistics Planning, Budgeting and Optimization Assess the business requirement in line with the business plan and forecast Logistics Infrastructure & Planning requirements for the following year Provide critical operational inputs to the Group Head Supply Chain Operations - Fashion Division in order to support formulation of corporate level annual distribution & logistics budgetary guidelines Develop and implement the Logistics Infrastructure & planning guidelines and cascade it across levels Seek inputs from varied sources such as other function owners, competitor information etc. to help optimize the logistics costs Provide upward feedback on the performance of the existing processes Evaluate strategic tie ups with logistics service providers for support on parts of the logistics value chain that are outsourced Provide inputs and business cases for engaging outsourced vendors Drive the process for identification and selection of appropriate partners Ensure cross-pollination of supply chain practices across concepts Ensure risk management across all Sites Strengthen the logistics function to prepare the organization to meet next level of growth Build the expertise within the function to enable seamless integration with other aspects of overall business operations

2.

Logistics Infrastructure Setup Identify distribution centre location to ensure smooth and cost effective flow of inventory from DC's to the stores Identify locations for storage of goods at different points of the supply chain Develop transportation plans - routing and alternate mode of transport to ensure network optimization in KSA

3. Logistics Operations Ensure logistics processes are well implemented under company policy without any breaches Handle Management Information system and productivity reports Identify/report exceptions to policy and procedure and prepare action plan Monitor all critical SLA's & Inventory hygiene. Follow up on damages and investigate the reason for the damaged goods and submit a report Support various business improvement projects . Ensure optimal utilization of transportation space and utilizing truck space by 100% and ensuring FTL (or Full Truck Loads) Monitor and manage smooth logistics operations across DC's. Provide guidance and support to DC's logistics teams

4. People Management Manage and support recruitment Monitor team development and facilitate complaint resolution Set KRA's for direct reports and conduct performance appraisal Oversee staff deployment and drive motivation levels of the direct reportees

DISPLAY

QUALIFICATION Basic Qualification / Education / Vocational Training Graduate degree in Engineering

Advanced Qualification / Certification / Specialist Training Post-graduate degree in Operations Management or Inventory Management essential

EXPERIENCE Minimum Experience 10 years of experience in supply chain management capacity

Specific / Relevant Experience

COMPETECIES Skills and Capabilities Advanced knowledge of Logistics processes and metrics Advanced knowledge of Resource planning Analytical skills Attention to detail Strategic planning and execution abilities Commitment to excellence - Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Travel: