Supply Chain Manager - BYD & Denza Parts (KSA)

About the role

The Supply Chain Manager leads the end-to-end Parts supply chain for BYD and Denza brands across Saudi Arabia, covering forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment and operational efficiency at the Central Distribution Center and all branch locations. The role has direct commercial impact on aftersales profitability, parts availability and customer experience, and acts as the main KSA supply chain interface with the OE principal.

Key responsibilities

• Define and run the parts supply chain strategy, including forecasting, replenishment cycles, stocking norms and obsolescence management
• Build demand forecasting models aligned to vehicle parc growth, seasonality, campaigns and warranty cycles
• Set inventory targets across the CDC and branches to optimise fill rates, availability and working capital
• Govern inventory KPIs such as stock turn, first-pick fill rate, back-order ratio, aging stock and obsolescence provisions
• Improve inventory accuracy through cycle counts, governance routines and ERP discipline
• Standardise branch parts operations, replenishment cycles, VOR processes and emergency orders
• Act as the primary KSA counterpart to BYD HQ on ordering, allocations and supply commitments, managing OE order cycles and shortages
• Negotiate supply terms, pricing reviews and service-level commitments with OE and third-party vendors
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, customs clearance, freight and last-mile distribution, and drive warehouse productivity and safety standards
• Deliver monthly supply chain performance reviews and build dashboards on inventory health, OE order performance and branch availability
• Partner with Aftersales, Service, Sales, Finance and IT, and support new branches and product launches

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related discipline; MBA or supply chain certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred
• 13-20 years of experience in automotive parts supply chain, across CDC, branch operations and OE management
• Proven track record of establishing or transforming parts operations across multi-branch dealer networks
• GCC or KSA market experience strongly preferred

Required skills

• Hands-on inventory planning and demand forecasting
• Advanced ERP and BI tools (SAP, Oracle, Kerridge, Power BI)
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset, negotiation and stakeholder management