Supply Chain Manager | Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD | Riyadh

Job Requisition ID: 178083 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the Role

The Supply Chain Manager will lead the end-to-end Parts supply chain function for BYD & Denza brands across KSA, owning forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, and operational efficiency across the Central Distribution Center and all branch locations. The role carries direct commercial impact on Aftersales profitability, parts availability, and customer experience, and acts as the primary KSA supply chain interface with the OE principal. This is a senior leadership role critical to scaling BYD & Denza's Aftersales footprint in the Kingdom.

What You Will Do

Supply Chain Strategy & Planning

• Define and execute the Parts supply chain strategy for BYD & Denza in KSA, covering forecasting, replenishment cycles, stocking norms, and obsolescence management.
• Build and maintain demand forecasting models aligned to vehicle parc growth, seasonality, campaigns, and warranty cycles.
• Set inventory targets across CDC and branches to optimize fill rates, availability, and working capital.

Inventory Management & Operations

• Govern core inventory KPIs including stock turn, first-pick fill rate, back-order ratio, aging stock, and obsolescence provisions.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, governance routines, and ERP discipline.
• Standardize branch parts operations, replenishment cycles, VOR processes, and emergency order management.

OE & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary KSA counterpart to BYD HQ supply chain teams for ordering, allocations, and supply commitments.
• Manage OE order cycles, escalation routes, and resolution of shortages or supply disruptions.
• Negotiate supply terms, pricing reviews, and service-level commitments with OE and third-party vendors.

Warehousing & Logistics

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, customs clearance, freight optimization, and last-mile distribution to branches.
• Drive warehouse productivity, layout optimization, and adherence to safety, quality, and HSE standards.

Reporting & Analytics

• Deliver monthly supply chain performance reviews to Aftersales and brand leadership.
• Build dashboards covering inventory health, OE order performance, and branch availability.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Aftersales, Service, Sales, Finance, and IT to align supply chain decisions with commercial priorities.
• Support new branch openings, brand expansions, and product launch readiness from a parts perspective.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset with deep understanding of automotive parts economics
• Hands-on inventory planning and demand forecasting capability
• Proven OE/principal stakeholder management at HQ level
• Operational excellence orientation across CDC and branch operations
• Advanced ERP and BI tools usage (SAP, Oracle, Kerridge, Power BI)
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Negotiation, problem solving, and decision making under pressure

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline. MBA or supply chain certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
• 13–20 years of experience in automotive Parts supply chain, with strong exposure across CDC, branch operations, and OE management.
• Proven track record of establishing or transforming parts operations across multi-branch dealer networks.
• Strong working knowledge of automotive ERP systems and BI reporting tools.GCC or KSA market experience strongly preferred. 

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences. 
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.