Logistics and Procurement Director for Kuwait Retail Market

1 week ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah ABYAT Full time
About ABYAT

ABYAT is a leading retail store in the Middle East, spanning an impressive 22,000 square meters with over 22,000 products under one roof. Our vision is to offer a diverse array of top-quality products, catering to our customers' needs through meticulously designed store layouts and unparalleled service offerings.

We are expanding beyond our roots in Kuwait, making waves in Saudi Arabia and setting our sights on Qatar and the UAE. As we continue to grow, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to our journey of success.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Senior Manager is responsible for managing a team of inventory managers and officers, overseeing the end-to-end ordering cycle at ABYAT. The primary focus is to own ABYAT Supply Chain KPIs, ensuring availability of products on time and within budget, and maximizing customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Initiate PO with vendor and create it in SAP after reconciling
  • Follow up internally to get PO fully released in the system
  • Communicate released PO details with the vendor and get acknowledged with initial readiness details
  • Follow up to finalize payment term requirements (LCs, Advance etc.)
  • Follow up with the vendor until getting the readiness to arrange shipment
  • Nominate Freight forwarder for the shipment after analyzing tendering process
  • Pre-Shipment follow-ups with vendors and forwarders to ensure shipment processes are managed properly
  • Create Shipments in SAP System - Inbound Creation, Shipment Creation, Cost Creation
  • Post-Shipment follow-ups with the vendor and forwarders to collect original shipment documents on time for customs clearance
  • Track Shipment and updating events in the SAP system (ETD/ETA/ATP etc.)
  • SABER document process for KSA Shipments
  • Settle Shipment discrepancy (Excess/ Shortage)
  • Settle commercial invoice variance
Requirements
  • Willing to relocate to Kuwait
  • Bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in order management or supply chain operations, with at least 4 years in a supervisory or managerial role
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead and manage a team, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on results and achieving personal and team objectives
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills
  • Background knowledge of SAP system

"We estimate that this position comes with a salary range of $120,000-$180,000 per year based on similar roles in the region."



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