194 Supply Chain Analyst jobs in Saudi Arabia

Principal Duties

• Provides data-driven insights and recommendations to management to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
• Gathers, interprets, and analyzes data to evaluate supply chain performance and identifies areas for improvement.
• Tracks and analyzes supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure performance, identify trends, and report findings to stakeholders.
• Assesses demand forecasts, inventory levels, and supplier performance to ensure balance between supply and demand.
• Works closely with procurement, logistics, and inventory teams to address challenges, streamline processes, and align supply chain activities with organizational goals.
• Recommends and supports the implementation of best practices, process enhancements, and technologies to optimize supply chain operations.
• Identifies potential risks within the supply chain and proposes solutions to minimize disruptions and maintain continuity.
• Prepares detailed reports, dashboards, and visualizations on supply chain activities, trends, and improvements for decision-makers.
• Stays informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and new technologies to ensure the supply chain remains competitive and efficient.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect weekly data on supplier performance, pricing, cost allocation, purchasing, Item lead-time; find where the gaps & areas of improvement keeping IKTVA on mind
• Define departmental KPI's with management & continually highlighting the areas of improvement
• Ensuring HSE compliance for themselves and their suppliers, Adhering to all company policies.

• Bachelor's in business administration or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal.
• Mastery of English language & Arabic is a must.
• Analytical & Supplier development experience is preferred; Knowledge or Prior experience in Oracle system or similar application is preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic software programs such as MS Office Excel is a must.

• Analytical, Mathematical, Logical, Interpersonal & strategic thinking

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

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Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

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Job Description

Collect weekly data on supplier performance, pricing, cost allocation, purchasing, item lead-time; identify gaps and areas for improvement while considering IKTVA.

• Define departmental KPI’s with management and continually highlight areas for improvement.
• Ensure HSE compliance for themselves and their suppliers.
• Adhere to all company policies.

• Bachelor’s in business administration or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Mastery of English; Arabic is a must.
• Analytical and supplier development experience preferred.
• Knowledge or prior experience in Oracle or similar systems preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

• Analytical, mathematical, logical thinking
• Interpersonal and strategic thinking

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World. Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family. We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation. Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All. This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About The Team. Corporate. Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

Responsibilities

• Collect weekly data on supplier performance, pricing, cost allocation, purchasing, Item lead-time; find where the gaps & areas of improvement keeping IKTVA on mind
• Define departmental KPI's with management & continually highlighting the areas of improvement
• Ensuring HSE compliance for themselves and their suppliers, Adhering to all company policies.

• Bachelor's in business administration or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal.
• Mastery of English language & Arabic is a must.
• Analytical & Supplier development experience is preferred; Knowledge or Prior experience in Oracle system or similar application is preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic software programs such as MS Office Excel is a must.

• Analytical, Mathematical, Logical, Interpersonal & strategic thinking

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

Our client, a leading electronics retailer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia operating over 160 outlets servicing the major brands in mobile phones, computers, and electronic accessories seeks to employ a Demand Planning Manager.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, you will effectively lead the collaborative efforts of demand & supply planning for all product ranges & categories by developing individual forecasts, consolidating a company-wide forecast across all products & channels to ensure balancing the supply & demand, & managing the S&OP across the group and proper allocation of funds.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in business related subject along with 7-10 years experience at management level including 4 years planning management experience in a Retail or Distribution organization.

1. Provide full data for the S&OP process including actual sales performance vs. forecast, forecast accuracy and deviation analysis by leading the S&OP activity, providing input regarding the product availability/sourcing issues if any & approving the planning department part of the S&OP to ensure reliable supply of goods.
2. Liaise with the commercial department on sales forecasts, product initiatives, new product introductions, over-selling requirements & product lifecycles by conducting regular meetings with principle planning heads to deliver realistic forecasts for upcoming periods.
3. Lead development & implementation of business processes within the planning dept, revising as needed by ensuring required tools for business process implementation are in place & educating the team on business process management to ensure efficient & consistent processes in Supply Management.
4. Consolidate all annual & monthly plans for the different product lines and channels in collaboration with channel heads by ensuring support is provided for expansions and phase-in phase-out as needed by other departments.

Job Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in business related subject
• 7-10 years experience at management level (including 4 years planning management experience) in a Retail or Distribution organization
• Very Good English – fluent Arabic
• Microsoft skills (Proficient Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Vast experience in the S&OP implementation

Language Requirements:

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Very Good

Own a Car: Any
Have Driving License: Any

Job Summary:

Demand Planning Specialist helps the business to ensure and maintain sufficient stock and inventory levels to fulfill customer demand based on pre-established sales forecasts with reducing losses, costs, and expiries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creating demand and sales forecasts reports.
• Conducting biweekly S&OP meetings and coordinating for the demand and supply plans.
• Monitoring and reporting sales forecast accuracy.
• Developing plans for maintaining efficient inventory levels, stock coverage and availability especially for the medical supplies, consumables and reagents based on different forecasts.
• Analyzing sales data, trends, and customer demands to create inventory forecasts.
• Maintaining Product Information Management and Items Master Management.
• Conducting detailed reports on inventory (Inventory Management Reports, Expiries Management Report, …).

EXPERIENCE, Skills & Knowledge.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, …

Experience

1 -2 years' experience in Demand Planning or Supply Chain Planning.

(Preferably to have experience in Medical or Pharmaceutical Company).

Competencies

• Product knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Forecasting Skills
• ERP Systems knowledge
• Reporting Skills
• Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
• Computer skills
• Quality of work
• Public relations
• Communication skills
• Customer service
• Team player

About the Company
Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region's best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About The Team
The Groceries team is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for everyday essentials across the region. Within this team, the Fresh & Ultra Fresh vertical plays a pivotal role in driving selection, availability, and service experience for perishable goods. We are passionate about delivering high-quality produce and perishables with speed, accuracy, and reliability.

About The Role
As a Demand Planning Lead for Fresh & Ultra Fresh, you will play a critical role in enabling our grocery operations through accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and data-driven decision making. This role requires a blend of analytical acumen, operational understanding, and collaboration across cross-functional teams including supply chain, commercial, and warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

• Build, manage, and refine demand forecasts for Fresh & Ultra Fresh categories across multiple cities
• Ensure inventory levels align with sales demand to minimize wastage and maximize availability
• Lead the weekly and monthly demand planning cycles with inputs from Commercial and Supply Chain
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy through analysis and tools development
• Collaborate closely with warehouse and commercial teams to align on promotions, assortment, and replenishment
• Provide insights into performance drivers, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Develop dashboards and reports to drive visibility and alignment on planning KPIs
• Own and evolve planning tools, models, and processes to support business growth

What You'll Need

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics — ideally in groceries, FMCG, or perishables
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel/Google Sheets capability
• Familiarity with demand planning tools and platforms (e.g. SAP IBP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align on data-driven decisions
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master's is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)

What We'll Provide You
We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

Purpose

To develop accurate, data-driven forecasts to ensure optimal supply across Hungerstations platform. You'll play a key role in aligning demand with supply chain operations, marketing initiatives, and assortment planning

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Demand Planning

● Develop and maintain short- and long-term demand forecasts across regions, products, and

customer segments using historical data, business trends, and market insights.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, commercial, operations) to incorporate

promotional campaigns, seasonality, and events into demand plans.

● Monitor demand KPIs such as forecast accuracy, delivery SLA compliance, and order fill rate,

and take corrective actions when needed.

● Use historical data, trends, seasonality, and external factors to inform predictive models.

● Support new product/category launches with initial demand projections and ongoing

monitoring.

● Identify demand risks and opportunities, making recommendations for inventory, pricing, or

promotional adjustments.

● Utilize advanced planning tools and statistical models to improve forecast precision and

reduce variability.

● Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to model impacts of pricing, campaigns,

supply disruptions, and market shifts.

● Maintain strong relationships with suppliers/partners to communicate demand trends and

improve service levels.

Strategy & Planning

● Contribute to the development and execution of the Division's ABCs and OKRs, while

ensuring alignment with other Functions' heads.

● Make critical decisions that support the Division's strategic and tactical direction.

● Establish the plans for the respective functions/teams and provide inputs that support the

Division's goals and objectives.

● Distribute tactical responsibilities effectively to potential leaders in the Division, to improve

the succession readiness of the organization over time.

● Measure and track relevant OKRs and metrics to ensure the achievement of goals and take

corrective actions when necessary.

Governance and Resilience

● Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and processes for the daily work to be carried out in

a controlled and consistent manner.

● Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of processes

and practices to enhance effectiveness.

● Uphold a high-performance working environment and promote HS's Values.

People Management

● Set performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate direct reports, and provide

regular feedback on performance.

● Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talents for the function.

● Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the

workflow.

● Provide opportunities for team members to suggest, participate in, and contribute to

improvement, innovation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Budget Management

● Manage and own the budgeting cycle and provide input to the budgeting process. perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned.

● Ensure effective utilization of the function's budget, and report accurately on progress and

challenges.

● Investigate and propose implementing strategies that result in a positive financial impact for

HS.

● Manage the reporting departments effectively within budget, and report accurately on

progress made and challenges encountered.

● Formulate strategies that result in a positive financial impact for HS and aim to mitigate

financial and operational risks.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

● 4 – 6 years of relevant experience in demand planning, forecasting, or operations analytics

● Strong quantitative skills and ability to work with complex datasets.

● Familiarity with time series forecasting, regression modeling, and demand planning methodologies.

● Ability to identify root causes of demand discrepancies and lead resolution.

Education and Certifications

● Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering or a relevant field is required.

Overview

Job Purpose: Responsible for overseeing and managing the IT demands planning section within an organization. Ensuring that the IT demands of the organization are effectively planned, prioritized, and executed aligned with business objectives, ultimately contributing to the overall success of the organization.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive IT demand plans aligned with the organization’s overall IT strategy. Ensure proactive integration of IT demand planning into long-term business objectives.
• Demand Management: Manage and prioritize IT demand requests from business units to balance needs and capabilities. Ensure resources are allocated effectively to support critical business requirements.
• Resource Allocation: Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to identify and secure required resources, including budget, personnel, and technology. Optimize resource utilization to maximize value and efficiency.
• Project Management: Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of IT demand-related projects. Ensure projects are delivered on scope, within budget, and on schedule while meeting quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with business unit leaders, IT teams, and senior management to capture and validate IT demand requirements. Align IT initiatives with organizational goals to ensure business value delivery.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate with procurement and operations teams to ensure timely availability of materials and services supporting IT projects. Optimize inventory and supply levels to reduce costs while meeting demand requirements.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track and evaluate IT demand planning performance against defined KPIs. Provide regular reports and actionable insights to management, highlighting areas for improvement and recommending corrective measures.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks such as resource shortages, demand fluctuations, or delays. Develop contingency strategies and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks effectively.

• HR Proficiency: Ability to recruit, recognize and cultivate high performers and expose them in order to create a robust second line of management.
• Responsibility: Must take full responsibility for his operation as per the job description and the required deliverables from this position, taking into consideration the general company guidelines.
• Delivery: Deliver the required results in timely manner with required quality and cost.
• Making a Tangible Difference: Must make a tangible difference to his area of operation and exceed business expectations.

• Able to transform the corporate goals into business plans.
• Able to Plan, follow-up and execute those plans, whether they are annual or development plans.
• Monitor the plan performance and initiate action to strengthen results and take the corrective action accordingly.
• Provide periodic work progress reports.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling budgets and expenses to achieve the optimum cost efficiency.

• Develop the organizational structure according to the current requirements taking into consideration future and development plans.
• Ensure availability of job descriptions for all job roles and deployment.

• Develop, coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.
• Should be conversant and able to navigate through IT solutions especially those relevant to his job and business.
• Promote the automated systems and using them fully, to spread its culture.

• Quality is considered as alfanar’s prime competitive advantage as such, managers are expected to act accordingly.

• Adapt to new and alternative techniques, technologies, management structures, and business models.

• Ensure a safe, secure, and legal work environment as per the standard regulations.

• Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or Any relevant field

• 6 to 10 Years

• Change Management
• Inventory Management
• Planning