Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.Job Requisition #:028016 Supply Chain Manager (Open)Job Description:Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 35 countries and 200-plus locations. In Saudi Arabia, we have sites in Jubail and Riyadh producing Steel Drums with around 80 colleagues.OUR VISION:Be the best performing customer service company in the world.OUR PURPOSE:We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.ROLE OVERVIEW:We are searching for a Supply Chain Manager to be responsible for the production planning, material procurement, inventory control, vendor selection, and distribution for our sites in Saudi Arabia. In this exciting and impactful role, you will lead supply chain optimization projects and focus on continuous improvement. Are you interested in a position that is visible and partners with stakeholders across different countries and departments? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and customer-centric atmosphere? Then please apply to join our Greif family!TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Leads supply chain optimization projects for various business units.Manage the end-to-end supply chain process including logistics, inventory management, and demand forecasting.Manage the Demand Planning Process at the country level to ensure optimum stock level & DIO, avoiding stock out and proactive approach towards forecast updates.Quality claims follow up the different stakeholders.Follow up with suppliers to ensure a smooth flow of the materials and on-time delivery, communicate with forwarders, shipping lines, customs for smooth release of import materials.Lead the plant procurement and materials strategies including (but not limited to): supplier relationship management (SRM) and integration, direct material and Indirect cost-out activities, supplier negotiations and contracting,Performs supply chain diagnostics and implementations utilizing lean tools.Keeps current of industry best practices and coordinates with Global Sourcing and Supply Chain (GSSC) leaders in the development of new tools and strategies.Monitors GSSC profit and loss statement, develops a budget and executes total cost of ownership programs.Tracks and reports Sourcing and Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators.Conducts detailed analyses for projects such as: network optimizations, inventory levels, make versus buy and SKU rationalization studies.Develops and manages supplier scorecard performance reports and processes.Plans and coordinates training for GSSC personnel.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in a related field5 years’ experience in Supply Chain and/ Logistics and purchasing 3 years in senior managerial level (Lean Manufacturing background a plus)Excellent knowledge of importation, incoterms, and local customs clearance regulationsStrong facilitation and project management skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a teamTeam management skillsAbility to translate Lean concepts and Supply Chain strategies into practical applicationsSolid systems and analytical backgroundFluent in English and Arabic is a mustPlease submit your application in English via our recruitment system, which can be accessed on our website.At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.#J-18808-Ljbffr