Material Management Specialist

About the role

The Material Management Specialist works closely with Operations & Maintenance teams to manage the facility’s spare parts inventory and consumables. The role balances plant costs with equipment availability, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient material handling using SAP.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, including supplier data and storage locations.
• Determine optimal spare‑part levels based on in‑country availability and business needs.
• Provide warehouse support during plant commissioning, outages, and turnarounds, maintaining accurate inventory control.
• Manage inbound and outbound shipment of spares, stock replacement, and emergency transport arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, health, and environmental standards in all warehouse activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse and inventory management.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a technical discipline.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (reading and writing).
• Knowledge of Saudi market vendors and suppliers.

Required skills

• SAP (ERP system)
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Internet usage for procurement activities
• Forklift operation (driver’s license preferred)