Supply Chain Lead Saudi Arabia (Roche Diagnostics)

Bei Roche kannst du ganz du selbst sein und wirst für deine einzigartigen Qualitäten geschätzt. Unsere Kultur fördert persönlichen Ausdruck, offenen Dialog und echte Verbindungen. Hier wirst du für das, was du bist, wertgeschätzt, akzeptiert und respektiert. Dies schafft ein Umfeld, in dem du sowohl persönlich als auch beruflich wachsen kannst. Gemeinsam wollen wir Krankheiten vorbeugen, stoppen und heilen und sicherstellen, dass jeder Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung hat – heute und in Zukunft. Werde Teil von Roche, wo jede Stimme zählt. Die Position TheSupply Chain Leadfor Roche Diagnostics Saudi Arabia, is a strategic business partner and a pivotal member of theSaudiArabiaLeadershipTeam (SALT) and the Middle East Supply Chain Leadership Team. You will shape the end\-to\-end supply chain model to drive commercial value, customer loyalty, and organizational resilience. This role extends beyond traditional operational boundaries: you will drive the strategic agenda for both SALT and your LT, navigating complex landscapes to align regional stakeholders behind a unified vision. Your Responsibilities * Actively contribute to and influence decision\-making forums. Build coalitions and consensus to drive initiatives in a matrixed environment. * Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics with diplomacy, effectively balancing conflicting interests and translating organizational risks and constraints into strategic influence. * Create confidence through proactive, transparent communication on strategic initiatives before they are requested by stakeholders. * Plan and implement the in\-country supply chain strategy aligned with regional and global goals. * Collaborate effectively with chapters, networks, and other internal teams. * Establish and monitor key supply chain KPIs. * Liaise with the integrated planning team to optimize inventory levels for spare parts, instruments, and reagents. * Manage 3PL supply chain activities to ensure timely completion. * Collaborate on automation/digitalization projects with the digital solutions and consultancy team. * Lead the order management and warehousing teams to ensure efficient operations and on\-time deliveries. * Analyze customer feedback and develop action plans for improvement. * Shape supply chain models to enable commercial growth and optimize inventory levels, translating data\-driven insights into strategic recommendations for commercial teams. * Coordinate inbound, outbound, and returns processes with 3PL partners. * Develop and monitor 3PL performance to meet Roche quality standards. * Collaborate with 3PLs to resolve operational issues and implement improvements. * Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Roche's ethical standards. * Participate in warehouse quality audits, and certification audits. * Identify and address customer needs with clear and concise information. * Resolve customer issues efficiently, exceeding expectations. * Build and maintain positive customer relationships through active listening and empathy. * Gather customer feedback to improve products, services, and internal processes. * Create a motivating environment to attract, engage, and retain top talent. * Hire, develop, and manage employees and third\-party partners responsible for local operations. * Delegate tasks effectively, foster team decision\-making, and promote open communication. * Provide regular feedback, coaching, and individual development plans for all employees. Who You Are * You hold a BSc/MSc degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, IT, or related * You built a minimum of 10 years of Supply Chain experience, of which 5 to 8 years in a leadership position, with a proven track record of ensuring Supply Chain governance and a strong network within the internal and external Supply Chain communities * You combine deep technical knowledge (warehousing, 3PL management, Supply Chain Quality Standards, and Saudi regulations) with an entrepreneurial mindset to translate complex data into high\-impact, commercial recommendations. * You built people management experience including performance management, employee development, motivation, change management, and coaching * You foster an agile, feedback\-rich environment, demonstrating executive presence, resilience, and a proven ability to hire, coach, and develop top\-tier talent. * You have excellent interpersonal skills, advanced written and oral communication skills, and are able to influence others across all levels of the organization in order to drive transformational change * You act as a visionary and coach, influencing senior stakeholders without authority and actively driving the strategic agendas for SALT and the ME Supply Chain LT. * You are fluent in English. Mastering Arabic language is preferred Wer wir sind Eine gesündere Zukunft treibt uns zur Innovation an. Mehr als 100\.000 Mitarbeiter weltweit arbeiten gemeinsam daran, wissenschaftliche Fortschritte zu erzielen und sicherzustellen, dass jeder Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung hat – heute und für zukünftige Generationen. Durch unser Engagement werden über 26 Millionen Menschen mit unseren Medikamenten behandelt und mehr als 30 Milliarden Tests mit unseren Diagnostik\-Produkten durchgeführt. Wir ermutigen uns gegenseitig, neue Möglichkeiten zu erkunden, Kreativität zu fördern und hohe Ziele zu setzen, um lebensverändernde Gesundheitslösungen zu liefern. Gemeinsam können wir eine gesündere Zukunft gestalten. Roche ist ein Arbeitgeber, der die Chancengleichheit fördert.