وظيفة مخطط سلسلة التوريد شاغرة لدى ABYAT في الدمام

Join the Team at ABYAT - Your Gateway to Retail Excellence!

About us

Are you ready to be part of the largest retail store in the Middle East? ABYAT, spanning an impressive 22,000 square meters and offering over 22,000 products, is your one-stop destination for all things home improvement and more. From elegant tiles and captivating wallpapers to state-of-the-art lighting solutions and stylish kitchen fixtures, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse array of top-quality products under one roof.

Established locally with a vision for excellence, ABYAT has been setting benchmarks since its inception in September 2005. With an unwavering focus on our customers, we've crafted an experience that revolves around their needs, from our meticulously designed store layouts to our unparalleled service offerings.

Expanding beyond our roots in Kuwait, ABYAT is now 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.

Position: Supply Chain Planner

Location: KSA - Dammam

Type: Full-time

Number of Vacancies: 2

Role Purpose

Support business expansion into new areas and markets by ensuring effective material planning, procurement, and logistics coordination. Maintain the required service levels for new kitchens, remodeling projects, and new product categories, including Bedrooms, Wardrobes, Laundry, Coffee Corners, and Wall Cladding.

The role combines material planning with procurement and international logistics responsibilities, with each position having a specific area of expertise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Review sales demand, forecasts, customer orders, production requirements, and current inventory levels.
• Run and review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and prepare replenishment plans to ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, supplier lead times, safety stock levels, and delivery dates in SAP.
• Monitor material consumption and identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Identify and report Bill of Materials (BOM) discrepancies and master data inaccuracies.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to align material availability with business and operational requirements.

2. Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Create and issue purchase orders (POs) to local and international suppliers and obtain order confirmations (OCs).
• Follow up with suppliers on production schedules, order quantities, prices, readiness dates, and required documentation.
• Monitor overdue purchase orders and obtain recovery plans to minimize supply delays.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and compliance with agreed terms.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update order status in SAP and relevant trackers.

3. International Logistics & Shipment Coordination

• Request and compare freight quotations in accordance with the approved procurement process.
• Coordinate with international suppliers and freight forwarders to arrange shipments and monitor progress from supplier pickup to warehouse or factory delivery.
• Track shipment milestones, expected arrival dates, and potential delays.
• Review shipping documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and bills of lading.
• Coordinate customs clearance requirements and resolve documentation discrepancies or shipment-related issues.
• Ensure all required certificates and documents are available for regulatory approvals and customs clearance.
• Update shipment status, delivery schedules, and relevant information in SAP and shipment trackers.

Position-Specific Experience Requirements

Position 1 - Supply Chain Planner (Procurement Focus)

• Practical experience in foreign and local procurement is required.
• Hands-on experience in overseas supplier coordination, purchase order management, and supplier follow-up.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, order confirmations, and delivery commitments.

Position 2 - Supply Chain Planner (Logistics Focus)

• Practical experience in logistics, international shipments, and freight forwarder coordination is required.
• Hands-on experience in shipping documentation, shipment tracking, and customs clearance coordination.
• Good understanding of international freight processes and delivery timelines.

Required Experience and Skills

• 3-5 Years of Experience as Supply Chain planner
• Strong knowledge of material planning processes and the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle.
• Strong ERP System Experience are mandatory; SAP experience is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or retail environment is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and supplier coordination skills.
• Ability to monitor supply chain activities, identify potential delays, and take corrective action to ensure material availability.

Key Competencies

• Material planning and inventory control
• Procurement and supplier management
• International logistics and shipment coordination
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Time management and prioritization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and supply chain systems