Shipping Officer

About the role

Hikma Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Shipping Officer to join its Riyadh site. The role supports the logistics and supply chain function, ensuring product integrity, timely movement, and compliance with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Follow departmental policies, SOPs and standard operating procedures to maintain controlled operations.
• Lead logistics and supply chain instructions, ensuring daily continuity of work.
• Verify condition of received products and maintain product integrity.
• Conduct strategy meetings with supply chain team members to review workloads and assignments.
• Oversee supply chain team activities to meet daily requirements.
• Pick, pack, stage, and load order movements; prepare documentation for incoming products and supplies.
• Review and verify data entered in SAP and paper systems for accuracy.
• Coach and train lower‑level staff on simple tasks and SOP compliance.
• Identify continuous‑improvement opportunities, focusing on best practices, cost reduction and productivity.
• Assist in preparing accurate supply chain reports and ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental policies.

Required profile

• Experience in logistics, shipping or supply chain operations.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards.

Required skills

• SAP