Operations Manager

Brenntag Saudi Arabia is looking for an Operations Manager who is based in Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse operational processes, including storage, loading/unloading, goods receipt, and shipments.
• Ensure and monitor the effective execution of material and information flow processes.
• Evaluate the performance of existing suppliers and optimize collaboration processes.
• Research new suppliers and develop alternatives aligned with the company’s logistics needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within operational processes, define KPIs, and ensure achievement of performance targets.
• Coordinate with 3PL service providers and enhance operational efficiency.
• Review and verify the accuracy of shipment invoices received from suppliers.
• Control the accuracy of inventory system records and manage stock movements in line with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and relevant legal regulations.
• Coordinate effectively with all warehouses and monitor process alignment.
• Motivate, guide, and develop the team through regular training and audit activities.
• Conduct cost analyses and implement improvement projects to reduce logistics and operational costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Good command of English.
• At least 5 years of experience in warehouse management, logistics processes, and domestic distribution operations.
• Experience in supplier performance evaluation and new supplier sourcing.
• Knowledge of storage and transportation of liquid and solid chemicals
• Experience with SAP systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) processes and relevant legislation.
• Team-oriented with experience working with 3PL providers.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills. Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, race, religion or belief. Brenntag TA Team