Head of Inventory

Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) is the logistics provider of the world with over 520,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories.
- DHL Supply chain offers standardized Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Specialist as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Currently, we are seeking a dynamic person to take on the role of
**Head of Inventory** based in Al Khobar.

**Objective**:
To own strategic and tactical leadership for all Supply Chain aspects, including day to day Supply Chain operation and the performance management / CI function of the team. Ultimate responsibility for the successful delivery of the Supply Chain, scoping and meeting KPI targets and objectives to be agreed with the customer. To deliver value, innovation, and gain share through Supply Chain initiatives.

**General Responsibilities**:

- Identify and foster key customer relationships, be the driver of new business growth
- Ensure support is gained from key stakeholders to deliver strategy / performance
- Achievement of Key Performance Indicators and objectives to meet contractual terms and the company expectations.
- Effective management of key relationships to successfully deliver and promote the S&D Planning function.
- Create a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Scope and implement a vision for the Supply and Demand Planning team.
- Select and optimize a state-of-the-art system required for the successful deployment of S&D Planning requirements.
- Overall responsibility of Supply Chain performance.
- Deliver strategy for optimization of the Supply Chain.
- Ensure collaborative working relationship with Procurement, Operations and Customer Services.
- Development and implementation of Supply Chain solutions to deliver tactical and strategic plans.
- Understand the customers’ needs and deliver operational excellence.

**Qualification**:

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain Management, Materials Management, Economics, Industrial Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Purchasing and Logistics Management or equivalent.
- A master’s degree in any of the above fields is preferred backed up with strong professional experience. (Preferable)
- (Supply Chain certified). (mandatory)
- 10+ years of experience in Supply chain Management, materials management, procurement, forecasting or planning, with at least 5 years of leadership experience.

**Knowledge & Skills**:

- Performance management of Local & global supplier base.
- Knowledge of Local& global supply chain market.
- Track record of team management and development
- Aligns resources and the organization to achieve objectives
- Manage all S&D Planning budgets.
- Supply Chain experience in forecasting, demand planning and order management.
- Ability to develop strategic and tactical supply chain plans to ensure growth and development of the account.
- Experienced user and developer of Supply Chain systems.
- Develops, commercializes, and delivers high quality / innovative services and solutions.
- Gains organizational alignment and support for customer needs.
- Excellent Communication Skills.

**Why join DHL Supply chain?**

As the world’s largest contract logistics specialist, we create competitive advantage for customers through customized logistics solutions based on globally standardized warehousing, transportation and integrated services components. We bring sector expertise, global scale and local knowledge to design and manage supply chains from raw materials and manufacturing to finished goods delivery and return services.

**Website**

**Industry**

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage.

**Company size**

10,001+ employees
- 54,799 on LinkedIn Includes members with current employer listed as DHL Supply Chain, including part-time roles.

**Founded**

1969

**Specialties**

Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Consulting, Contract Manufacture, Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Service Part Logistics, Kitting and Assembly, Managed Transportation, Reverse Logistics, Real Estate, In-Plant Logistics, Environmental Compliance, Automotive, Technology, packaging, ecommerce, ecommerce, supply chain, transport, fulfilment, packaging, real estate, commercial real estate, trucking, two man home delivery, distribution center, MRO, Service Logistics, Retail, Consumer, Energy, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Engineering, healthcare, pharma, life science, and clinical trials, Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) is the logistics provider of the world with over 520,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories.