Supply Chain Specialist (Saudi National)

Trade & Commercial Operations Specialist 📍 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 💼 Experience: 2+ years 🕒 Employment Type: 1 year Extendable contract | 5 days per week We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our client team and support trade operations, supply chain activities, tendering, and commercial operations. Key Responsibilities Supply Chain & Trade Operations • Support Supply & Demand Planning activities, including the recording and tracking of related data. • Manage inventory levels and support Inventory Management processes. • Manage the Purchase Order (PO) to invoice lifecycle: raising, amending, and tracking POs with distributors, and resolving logistics deviations in documentation such as pricing, batch, and quantity discrepancies. • Set up and maintain prices and master data. • Perform deep-dive analysis of information and data to support Trade Operations activities. • Escalate process or product deviations to the Trade Operations Senior Manager to ensure timely corrective action and mitigation across supply processes, inventory levels, requests for quotations, and returns. • Record deviations from standard processes in the designated tracker, covering shipping and supply processes, inventory management, product complaints, and returns. • Drive Operational Excellence and process improvement initiatives across Trade Operations. Tendering & Request for Quotations (RFQs) • Ensure timely submission of all Requests for Quotation (RFQs). • Manage tender submissions end to end and track tender performance. Commercial Operations Support • Support and coordinate activities related to the Senior Director, Commercial Operations, including POs, invoicing, and budget reconciliation. • Provide administrative and organizational support to the Senior Director, including travel arrangements and presentation preparation. Requirements • 2+ years of experience in supply chain, trade operations, or operations support is preferred. • Solid computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working under high transaction volumes and tight deadlines. • Detail-oriented with a strong customer service orientation in supply planning. • Strong organizational and documentation skills to support governance, audit, and archiving requirements. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage stakeholders effectively.