Supply Chain Director

Supply Chain Director - Education Group, Saudi Arabia

Business Umbrella is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Director for a leading education group in Saudi Arabia. This is a Saudi-mandatory position based in Jeddah, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer/CEO.

Job Purpose: Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy, ensuring cost efficiency and uninterrupted campus operations across the academic calendar.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Own the supply chain P&L; design sourcing, warehousing, and distribution strategy.
• Coordinate multi-campus demand planning aligned to academic term cycles.
• Interface between Procurement, Finance, Facilities, and Academic Operations departments.
• Drive ERP (SAP/Oracle) supply chain module rollout and data governance.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi MOE/MOH regulations, customs, and Saudization quota requirements.
• Negotiate framework agreements with suppliers.
• Report KPIs on service level, cost savings, inventory turns, and supplier performance.
• Build business continuity and crisis plans for supply disruption.

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering. 12-18 years in supply chain, with 5+ years in a Director-level role. APICS CSCP / CSCMP SCPro certification preferred. Experience in education or government-linked sectors preferred. Fluent in Arabic and English. Saudi nationality required (Saudization/Nitaqat compliance).

Compensation: SAR 35,000-55,000 per month, plus housing/transport allowance and annual bonus.