Key focus areas:
- Strategic Supply Chain Leadership Develop and execute regional supply chain strategies supporting drilling, well services, equipment maintenance, and field operations while ensuring seamless coordination across warehouses, field bases, vendors, and project sites.
- AI-Driven Supply Chain Transformation Lead the adoption of AI-driven forecasting, predictive inventory management, and digital supply chain platforms to enhance planning, procurement, logistics visibility, and decision-making.
- Procurement & Supplier Ecosystem Management Oversee strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships across GCC, MENA, Europe, and Asia while negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with industry, safety, and ESG standards.
- Field Logistics & Asset Availability Manage logistics and supply operations for critical oilfield equipment, drilling tools, chemicals, and consumables to ensure rapid mobilization and operational continuity in field environments.
- Inventory, Warehousing & Asset Management Implement digital inventory control and predictive maintenance supply models to optimize warehouse operations, reduce holding costs, and maintain high availability of critical spare parts.
- Risk Management & Supply Chain Resilience Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to geopolitical factors, supplier dependencies, and logistics disruptions while strengthening resilience across multi-country operations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, drilling operations, finance, and project management teams to ensure timely procurement, efficient project execution, and improved operational performance.
- Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop supply chain teams while fostering a data-driven culture and building capabilities in digital supply chain tools and AI-enabled decision-making.
- Ability to operate in high-pressure field operations environments
- Willingness to relocate to Cairo and travel across the GCC region
Experience and skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or other streams, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Master's Degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Administration
Preferred Certifications, such as Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), are preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Logistics
- Proven experience working across GCC markets (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait)
Technical & Digital Skills
- ERP systems (SAP referred)
- AI-enabled supply chain planning/analytics tools
- Advanced analytics and data-driven decision making
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Operational excellence
- Digital transformation leadership
