Operations Manager

Job description

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