10 Strategic Initiatives Leader jobs in Saudi Arabia

Description
Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA Grocery team (UFG) is offering a role to own building new business from ground Zero. We are seeking a self-starter who can quickly familiarize themselves with this fast-paced environment, build relationships/trust with cross-functional teams, and assume ownership within the program which will require understanding of complex business/Tech/Ops processes at Amazon and our partners and devising an optimal engagement model. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High analytical skills, ability to work with large datasets, program manage initiatives and good document writing skills with concise communication are essential to success in this role.

In this role, you will influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to buy in to your strategic direction in forging new business partnerships, drive program end to end to onboard partners while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements for your business.

This position involves regular communication with senior leadership on Business and customer offering reviews, Operations excellence improvement areas, project execution and risks. You should be comfortable working both at a strategic level with a strong skill-set on diving deep into the details to ensure solution feasibility and quality of execution.

Key job responsibilities

• Perform deep dives into issues and create structured problem statements with quantified impact. Run weekly performance reviews with stakeholders using automated reports and dashboards.
• Support planning cadences across supply chain, business, and ops to ensure alignment on volume outlook and capacity plans. Own the forecast accuracy review loop, and recommend corrections.
• Design the measurement framework, track adoption/impact, and iterate the program based on data feedback.
• Identify inefficiencies or process breakages through data signals and team inputs; design SOP changes or automation recommendations.
• Present crisp updates and insights to leadership with clear ownership, timelines, and next steps.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain operations.
• Advanced Proficiency in Excel (lookup formulas, pivot tables, modeling and macros).
• Basic working knowledge of SQL for data extraction.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and extract insights for decision-making.
• Understanding of basic forecasting methods (moving averages, seasonality adjustments).
• Track record of working in fast-paced settings with short planning cycles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver on daily/weekly operational targets.
• Clear written and verbal communication to present data-driven recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or certification in Supply Chain, Operations Research, or Data Science.
• Hands-on experience with weekly/daily forecasting at an SKU, store, or regional level.
• Understanding of demand drivers — lead times, promotions, seasonality, and customer behavior.
• Ability to translate forecasts into actionable plans for inventory, sourcing, and operations.
• Experience implementing process improvements that reduced stockouts, wastage, or improved forecast accuracy.
• Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to experiment with new forecasting methods.
• Experience collaborating with category teams, supply chain, and ops to align on demand and supply plans.
• Ability to influence decision-making through data-backed insights.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company
- Afaq Q Tech General Trading

Job ID: A

Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA Grocery team (UFG) is offering a role to own building new business from ground Zero. We are seeking a self-starter who can quickly familiarize themselves with this fast-paced environment, build relationships/trust with cross-functional teams, and assume ownership within the program which will require understanding of complex business/Tech/Ops processes at Amazon and our partners and devising an optimal engagement model. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High analytical skills, ability to work with large datasets, program manage initiatives and good document writing skills with concise communication are essential to success in this role.

In this role, you will influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to buy in to your strategic direction in forging new business partnerships, drive program end to end to onboard partners while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements for your business.

This position involves regular communication with senior leadership on Business and customer offering reviews, Operations excellence improvement areas, project execution and risks. You should be comfortable working both at a strategic level with a strong skill-set on diving deep into the details to ensure solution feasibility and quality of execution.

Key job responsibilities

• Perform deep dives into issues and create structured problem statements with quantified impact. Run weekly performance reviews with stakeholders using automated reports and dashboards.
• Support planning cadences across supply chain, business, and ops to ensure alignment on volume outlook and capacity plans. Own the forecast accuracy review loop, and recommend corrections.
• Design the measurement framework, track adoption/impact, and iterate the program based on data feedback.
• Identify inefficiencies or process breakages through data signals and team inputs; design SOP changes or automation recommendations.
• Present crisp updates and insights to leadership with clear ownership, timelines, and next steps.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain operations.
• Advanced Proficiency in Excel (lookup formulas, pivot tables, modeling and macros).
• Basic working knowledge of SQL for data extraction.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and extract insights for decision-making.
• Understanding of basic forecasting methods (moving averages, seasonality adjustments).
• Track record of working in fast-paced settings with short planning cycles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver on daily/weekly operational targets.
• Clear written and verbal communication to present data-driven recommendations.

• Master's degree or certification in Supply Chain, Operations Research, or Data Science.
• Hands-on experience with weekly/daily forecasting at an SKU, store, or regional level.
• Understanding of demand drivers — lead times, promotions, seasonality, and customer behavior.
• Ability to translate forecasts into actionable plans for inventory, sourcing, and operations.
• Experience implementing process improvements that reduced stockouts, wastage, or improved forecast accuracy.
• Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to experiment with new forecasting methods.
• Experience collaborating with category teams, supply chain, and ops to align on demand and supply plans.
• Ability to influence decision-making through data-backed insights.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Sr Instock Manager, Strategic Initiatives, MENA

Job ID: | Souq.com for E-Commerce LLC

Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA A-Now team is offering a role to own building new business from ground Zero. We are seeking a self-starter who can quickly familiarize themselves with this fast-paced environment, build relationships/trust with cross‑functional teams, and assume ownership within the program which will require understanding of complex business/Tech/Ops processes at Amazon and our partners and devising an optimal engagement model. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, analytical talent and good document writing skills with concise communication are essential to success in this role.

• Identify and pursue process improvement opportunities, with a special focus on supply planning processes, working with vendors, vendor operations, and inventory management
• Be a leader beyond the own categories by scaling best practices introduced at the highest possible level, ideally world-wide, and by supporting new tools/processes deployment
• Create a sourcing strategy for owned vendors that optimizes for availability and cost
• Participate in manufacturer and vendor reviews
• Drive process improvement and operational excellence within our vendor community by reducing costs, defects, and lead times, while increasing innovation, automation, and economies of scale
• Interact with operations teams and drive efficiencies through team collaboration
• Work with product and central teams to enable tools for fresh buying and planning

• 7+ years of professional or military experience
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science
• Experience leading process improvement, systems development, and project management
• Knowledge of statistics or other analytical techniques
• Experience communicating results to senior leadership

• Experience with SQL
• Experience working with Q-commerce supply chain/Demand planning

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran, disability, or other legally protected status.

Description
Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA Grocery team (UFG) is offering a role to own building new business from ground Zero.

The Vendor Operations team at Amazon is dedicated to guiding and supporting vendors to ensure a seamless experience when interacting with Amazon's systems. As part of this team, your primary responsibility will be to assist vendors in optimizing their operations on the Amazon platform. You will help them become proficient in using Amazon tools and provide hands-on support for tasks such as purchase order (PO) management, shipment coordination and more.

In this role, you will work closely with vendors to help them procure catalog content, resolve operational issues and improve their performance. Your tasks will also include conducting face-to-face interactions with vendors, manufacturers and customers, identifying and correcting errors and maintaining accurate records of all work performed. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will be expected to drive process improvement initiatives and actively participate in stakeholder meetings.

You will play a critical role in improving operational performance metrics, managing inventory levels, and enhancing vendor performance. This will require collaboration with various internal teams, including in-stock managers, vendor managers, program managers and fulfillment partners. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and execution skills to handle daily operations and continuously drive process improvements and automation.

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Passion for business development and operational excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building collaborative relationships.
• Detail-oriented with excellent accuracy in data handling and reporting.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Willingness to take the initiative, handle additional responsibilities, and travel as needed.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

As part of our commitment to complying with national labor laws and applicable legislations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this position is open to candidates who fulfill the specific nationality criteria stipulated by local regulations

Key job responsibilities

• Assist vendors in becoming proficient with Amazon tools and provide ongoing operational support (e.g., PO management, shipment tracking).
• Provide training on catalog content population and procurement processes.
• Interact directly with vendors and other stakeholders to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and participate in stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including supply chain, fulfillment, and planning, to enhance vendor performance and operational metrics.
• Take ownership of operational challenges, analyze data, and implement corrective actions.
• Source store level pricing, promotions from vendors and execute the same using internal tools
• The role might require work over weekend but not exceeding 5 days work week

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet Amazon's high operational standards.
• Experience with procurement processes such as placing POs, managing lead times, and vendor coordination is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of SQL queries is an advantage
• Experience working with large data sets and making data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of Arabic language is preferred

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company
- Afaq Q Tech General Trading - G11

Job ID: A

Quality Specialist & Business Intelligence - Strategic Initiatives, MENA Stores

Job ID: | Afaq Q Tech General Trading - G11

Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA Grocery team (UFG) is offering a role to own building new business from ground zero.

Quality of Meat, Seafood, Produce and Perishable is a critical objective for Amazon Ultra-Fast-Grocery (UFG) business and one of the key differentiators for Amazon UFG customers. Category Quality team is the one responsible for ensuring that we consistently meet and exceed on that high bar. As part of this team, your primary responsibility will be to assist vendors in optimizing their operations to meet and exceed the Amazon quality bar for Meat, Seafood, Produce and Perishable on a daily basis. Beyond day-to-day inspection, you will be expected to drive process improvement initiatives and actively participate in stakeholder meetings.

You will play a critical role in improving customer satisfaction metrics, bringing buying efficiency for Fresh produce, and reducing damage / expiry due to bad produce quality. This will require collaboration with various internal teams, including instock managers, vendor managers, store operation managers and fulfillment partners. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and execution skills to handle daily operations and continuously drive process improvements and automation.

As part of our commitment to complying with national labor laws and applicable legislations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this position is open to candidates who fulfill the specific nationality criteria stipulated by local regulations.

• Review the quality of Meat, Seafood, Fruits, Vegetables, Eggs, and other perishable items during the inbound at Amazon stores, hubs and vendors sites
• Reject the damaged/defective items back to the vendor
• Make a note of the items rejected during the inbound (by item/by vendor, quantity)
• Audit the quality during picking & packing process performed by the LPC associates
• Monitor the Packaging standards during packing process
• Perform daily audit of Bins and share weekly/daily report with the stakeholders
• Train the store and hub associates on quality, SOPs and packaging.
• The role might require work over weekend but not exceeding 40 hours work week

• Eye for details and operational excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building collaborative relationships.
• Detail-oriented with excellent accuracy in data handling and reporting.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Willingness to take the initiative, handle additional responsibilities, and travel as needed.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• HACCP, PIC 3 (Person In Charge) - certified by SFDA / Highfield Food safety level 4, ISO 22000, GMP
• Knowledge of fruits and Vegetable Quality specifications, familiarity with Riyadh F&V Market - Al Kharj / Taif / Tabuk fresh produce farms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet Amazon's high-quality standards.
• Experience communicating to senior management and customers verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of Arabic language is preferred

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.