Supply Chain Director - Saudi Arabia (Roche Diagnostics)

About the role

The Supply Chain Director for Roche Diagnostics Saudi Arabia is a strategic business partner and a key member of the Saudi Arabia Leadership Team (SALT) and the Middle East Supply Chain Leadership Team. The role shapes the end-to-end supply chain model to drive commercial value, customer loyalty and organizational resilience, and sets the strategic agenda for SALT and its leadership team.

Key responsibilities

• Influence decision-making forums, build coalitions and balance stakeholder interests while communicating proactively and transparently
• Plan and implement the in-country supply chain strategy aligned with regional and global goals
• Establish and monitor key supply chain KPIs and coordinate inbound, outbound and returns processes with 3PL partners
• Manage 3PL activities, develop and monitor 3PL performance against Roche quality standards, and collaborate on automation and digitalization projects
• Liaise with the integrated planning team to optimize inventory of spare parts, instruments and reagents
• Lead the order management and warehousing teams, and resolve customer issues and feedback
• Hire, develop and manage employees and third-party partners, providing coaching and development plans
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Roche's ethical standards, and take part in quality and certification audits

Required profile

• BSc/MSc in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, IT or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of supply chain experience, including 5 to 8 years in a leadership position
• Proven track record of supply chain governance and a strong network in the supply chain community
• People management experience covering performance management, coaching, change management and hiring
• Fluent English; Arabic is preferred

Required skills

• Deep technical knowledge of warehousing, 3PL management, supply chain quality standards and Saudi regulations
• Ability to turn complex data into commercial recommendations
• Excellent written and oral communication and influence across all levels of the organization