Supply Chain Director – Manufacturing

Job Specification

Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 7+ years, minimum 3 years in cables or related industry
Industry: Industrial/Manufacturing

Job Summary

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role: Supply Chain Director
Reporting to: Group CEO
Nationalities: Saudi nationals preferred

The Company

Our client is a manufacturer and supplier of wires and cables based in the Middle East. They have affiliates operating across various regional locations with a heavy focus in the GCC countries.

The Role:

To oversee and manage every stage of the production flow, from purchasing the raw materials to the delivery of the final product. You’ll ensure the right amount of product is made at the right time, as well as coordinate the storage of the product.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing and updating supply chain practices in line with company policies, standards, laws and regulations
Negotiating terms and prices with suppliers and freight companies, monitoring and assessing their performance and maintaining cost-effective practices
Implementing logistic strategies, tracking goods from the origination point to the warehouse
Analyzing the supply chain data and solving any issues or putting alternative plans in place
Identifying and minimizing risk by predicting the demand for products and adopting new technology with no interruption to the process
Managing inventory, packing, and distributing
Following up after accidents and injuries on the floor
Developing safety guidelines, teaching, and enforcing the protocols
Supervising and training employees

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business Administration or Supply Chain

· 7 to 10 years of Supply Chain experience; 3 years managerial role preferably in cables industry.

· Candidate should have excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus

· Outstanding analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills

· Must be detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to own and follow through on issues

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Supply Chain Director’ in the subject line.

General Manager – Iraq – Manufacturing

Job Specification

Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 10+ years
Industry: Industrial/Manufacturing

Job Summary

Functional Area: General Manager
Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Job Role: General Manager -Iraq
Reporting to: Group CEO
Nationalities: Open to all nationalities
Languages: Arabic (essential), English

The Company

Our client is a manufacturer and supplier of wires and cables based in the Middle East. They have affiliates operating across various regional locations with a heavy focus in the GCC countries and Iraq.

Job Purpose

Our client is looking to recruit an industry experienced professional to help drive production, sales and overall business performance within their operations in Iraq. This role is for someone who knows and understands the local market and who has a thorough understanding of cable/wire production to meet local demand and to drive sales. You will be managing 150 staff which includes managers. Your role will be to take something that is good and make it better, all with a humane and strong leadership/coaching style.

Key Responsibilities

Establishes short, mid and long-term Business plan
Identify opportunities for expansion
Set up sales and marketing initiatives
People management which includes managers
Identifies, attracts, trains, motivates and retains outstanding employees
Intervenes in the resolution of delicate issues regarding relationships with customers, suppliers and employees
Manage operations daily
Increase profitability of your territory/branch
Calls on and services major accounts
Maintains relationship and negotiates contracts with suppliers
Reviews and analyses systems and procedures
Conveys professional corporate image
Evaluates contribution of each employee towards the profitability of the branch and recommends distribution of profit sharing

Other requirements

High energy
Great work ethic
Good number analytical skills
Good presentation
Superior leadership and coaching capabilities
Excellent communication skills

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘GM – Iraq’ in the subject line.

VP – Quality Control – Manufacturing – Riyadh

Job Specification

Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 7+ years, minimum 3 years in cables or related industry
Industry: Industrial/Manufacturing

Job Summary

Functional Area: Quality Control
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role: VP – QC
Reporting to: Group CEO
Nationalities: Saudi nationals preferred

The Company

Job Purpose

Our client is looking to recruit an industry experienced QC professional with specialism in materials inspection utilizing mechanical measurement and automated testing. You will directly supervise the QC technicians to qualify materials to release to the build line in a small-scale pilot production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of a situation or data needs evaluation of multiple factors, including a familiarity with current business trends.
Follows processes and operational policies while selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Acts as advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements.
May have budget responsibilities.
Perform and oversee every aspect of team operations, including inventory and material management
Provide task and project level guidance to the team and site lead
Set inspection priorities
Manage Incoming Material inspection and Testing Processes
Responsible for Monitoring and Measuring Devices (Calibration). Maintain and provide team guidance in working with measurement tools
Provides specification compliance evaluation in support of Product Development.
Generates QC Inspection and Test Procedures (SOPs) and Required Documentation
Assists Supplier Quality Engineering in working with key vendors and subcontractors as necessary to ensure superior material and product quality
Work with vendors on inspection reports
Review internal and external inspection reports
Work directly with the Inventory Supervisor to coordinate materials workflow.
Provide updates to hardware engineers on the quality of incoming hardware and status of inspections.
Provide input of performance and training needs for all aspects of team responsibilities; including timecards, scheduling and resource allocation, expense, admin, mentoring, training, individual & team performance improvement plans & quality of service delivered
Effectively interface with customer representatives from various stakeholders as needed per site
Assist in customer relation issues in accordance with company policies to promote positive customer experience
Utilize proper ticket parameters, completeness of ticket log, proper escalation
Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘VP – QC’ in the subject line.

VP – Sales – Manufacturing – Riyadh

Job Specification

Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 7+ years
Industry: Industrial/Manufacturing

Job Summary

Functional Area: Sales/Business Development
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role: VP – Sales
Reporting to: Director of Sales
Nationalities: Saudi nationals preferred

The Company

Job Purpose

Our client is looking to recruit an industry experienced sales professional to help drive sales forward throughout KSA. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years cable/electrical wholesale product knowledge and the commercial acumen to continue to build relationships with existing customers as well as the ambition and enthusiasm to secure new business

Key Responsibilities

Drive growth (Revenue and Profitability) of cable sales in Electrical Wholesalers/end users throughout the region.
Have a good knowledge of the main Electrical Wholesale buying groups across KSA and be able to identify and produce growth opportunities through incremental sales and associated products.
Work directly with Electrical buying group members at a branch level to drive sales and create demand.
Report and review periodically on projects, quotes, targets, opportunities, and results with the Sales Director.
Help identify and deliver innovation through both the business and the distributor network.
Forecast future sales and buying patterns for key accounts. Prepare and progress quotations.
The achievement of sales targets in relation to turnover and profitability Business planning and review meetings.
New trading account generation
To promote the good name of the company on all issues, and further develop relationships with new and existing customers
Effective territory planning in order to maximise customer contact
Ensure continual awareness of new and updated products as necessary
Exploiting all opportunities to supply a wider range of products
Real ambition and a desire to succeed would be beneficial as the role offers excellent opportunities to progress in the future.

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘VP – Sales’ in the subject line.

Marketing and Communications Manager – Investment Banking

Job Specification

Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years
Industry: Investment Banking

Job Summary

Functional Area: Marketing
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role: Marketing and Communications Manager
Reporting to: Chief Business Officer
Nationalities: This vacancy is open to Saudi nationals only

Job Purpose

Manage the day to day marketing operations and fulfill marketing plan objectives to meet organizational success. Effective follow-up and execution of the marketing campaigns, events, communication and promotional activities of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Managing all marketing for the company and activities within the marketing department.
Account management of all third-party agencies, ensuring project detailed specifications for all work contracted out are met and executed to the highest quality.
Developing the marketing strategy for the company in line with company objectives.
Research market trends, demographics, pricing strategies, and other relevant information that helps managers and directors develop products and services.
Maintain a good working knowledge of internal management of demand and external management of supply, processes, computer systems, market trends, competitor analysis, to be able to provide an internal source of expertise and to monitor the quality of work carried out by internal and external stakeholders.
Planning and implementing promotional campaigns
Lead the planning, coordination and execution of all approved marketing plans and activities with stakeholder in the company to ensure that the plans are delivered on time including but not limited to (content development and optimization, advertising, events planning etc.).

Key Requirements

BA/BS in business or marketing-related or equivalent professional qualification
Experience building complex marketing programs and reporting on the results
Exposure to digital and direct response marketing
Excellent communicator and creative thinker
Strong project management skills in a fast-paced environment
General knowledge and understanding of Capital Market Products and Services
Strong problem-solving ability, including metrics-driven thinking

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Marketing Manager – IB’ in the subject line.

Financial Planning Manager – Venture Capital

Job Specification

Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 8+ years
Industry: Venture Capital/PE

Job Summary

Functional Area: Finance
Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Job Role: Senior Manager Corporate Development
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Nationalities: This vacancy is open to Saudi nationals only

The Company

Our client is a fully owned subsidiary of one of the largest companies globally. Operating within VC, the company was established to encourage entrepreneurship within the Kingdom, investing in promising start-ups across various verticals.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in formulating of the Finance division’s strategy in line with the companies vision, mission and corporate objectives
Supervise the preparation and consolidation of the Finance Divisional budgets and monitor financial performance
Manage healthy relationship with all stakeholders (External Auditors, Governmental authorities, Vendors & Consultants)
Oversee the implementation of financial policies, systems, processes and procedure
Guide the management of change within the finance division through continuous improvement of systems and processes
Direct the preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports
Provide overall guidance to supervise, coach and challenge the direct reports

Key Requirements

CMA/CPA is required
Master’s degree in Finance OR Accounting or related
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
8+ years experience in the Accounting & Finance
3+ Years in Managing/Supervising function

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Financial Planning Manager’ in the subject line.

Senior Manager Corporate Development

Job Specification

Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum: 10-12 years
Industry: Investment Banking/Asset Management

Job Summary

Functional Area: Product Development
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role: Senior Manager Corporate Development
Reporting to: Head of Strategy & Corporate Development

1. JOB PURPOSE

Developing and structuring Investment Products and services that include full product cycle and requirements, from idea generation and validation to product implementation marketing and reevaluation. Ensuring that all company products are up to date and in compliance with the regulations, Risk, internal requirements and Shariah standards.

2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE

Master’s degree in business or related field, from a reputable business school.
Professional certification such as (CME, CFA, CMT, etc.) is an advantage.
Professional certificate in leadership.
Minimum 10-12 years’ experience in investment products development with solid track record in investment strategies across all asset classes, comprehensive understanding of Investment Products and survives, including Brokerage, Custody and Investment banking. Extensive experience in supervising teams as part of the execution process, including at least 6 years in a similar role.
Competent knowledge in English and Arabic, Spoken and Written.
In depth knowledge of the company and its products specifications.
In depth knowledge with CMA regulations and other regulatory bodies.
Deep knowledge in the financial markets, regulations and Shariah standards.
Investment opportunities assessment and conducting feasibility studies.
Supervisory and Leadership Skills.
High inter-personal and presentation skills

3. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in formulating and constantly review the strategies, policies and procedures, standard, for company Strategy & Corporate Development as well as investment funds strategies, to identify investment opportunities that will improve the net worth of varied portfolios.
Develops and executes comprehensive technical plans and programs, both short and long term, to achieve stated department strategic objectives.
Monitors the Product Department performance against pre-set performance goals and ensures that preventive/corrective actions are taken accordingly.
Prepare and present to dire manager estimated budget for the Product Department and monitors the Department’s expenditures and financial performance in coordination with Finance Department.
Disseminates instructions and circulars in addition to take decisions necessary to fulfill endorsed plans and executive programs.
Oversees the product development process and ensures fulfilment of regulations, internal approvals and other necessary requirements as per applicable policies and procedures.
Maintaining the existing Products status in accordance to the regulatory and internal framework.
Build a research platform for Product Department and manage Conducts market research and provides recommendations on product ideas and analysis product offerings.
Build full business case for each product, including IT development requirements BRD, present Business case to clearly illustrate new product-related concepts and proposals to concerned parties.
Carries out third party visits, full due-diligence and ensures documentation of relevant agreements and information.
Works in conjunction with Function Heads to develop and deliver new products, and Coordinates with wealth management and other concerned parties to obtain their buy-in for new products.
Leads, motivates, and coaches the subordinates and ensures that they completely understand the mission and vision of the organization and to give maximum output and encourages knowledge sharing.

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘SM- Corporate Development’ in the subject line

Senior Fund Manager – Real Estate

Job Specification

Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum: 5-7 years
Industry: Investment Banking/Asset Management

Job Summary

Functional Area: Real Estate
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role: Senior Fund Manager
Reporting to: Director of Real Estate Investment

1. JOB PURPOSE

Manage the Real Estate Fund and meet Stakeholders requirements, including but not limited to: CMA, Unitholders, Board of Directors, External Auditors.

2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, accounting or Economics or related field, master’s degree is preferable from a reputable business school.
Professional certification such as (CME-1) is an advantage.
Understanding of KSA Real Estate Market.
Understanding of Real Estate Funds / Private Funds Regulations

3. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the director Real Estate Investment in formulating strategy, annual business plans, budgets, policies and procedures for the Real Estate Department, to support the organizational business strategy.
Bring/study new opportunities.
Review studies/projects to enhance work and department.
Work on new funds from scratch till lunching state and monitor funds’ performance.
Follow with the operation department and compliance department on Funds’ continues obligation. (including working with all related departments such as compliance, operation, marketing, sales,…).
Supervises Funds Records.
Arrange and handling the Department filing system.
Supervises the department in all administrative work.
Conducts periodic meetings with subordinates for reviewing progress and work flow, discusses their suggestions and taking suitable actions accordingly.
Prepares periodic reports with respect to Real Estate activities and achievements to be submitted to the Director Real Estate Investment.
Participates in determining training needs of subordinates and evaluating the outcomes of training courses in coordination with the concerned human resources personnel.
Approves employee affairs including vacations, leaves, etc.
Conducts performance appraisals for subordinates according to scheduled plans and recommending necessary actions as per the applied practices.
Nominates a deputy to carry out the responsibilities of the position in case of his absence whenever the need arises.

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Senior Fund Manager – Real Estate’ in the subject

Associate – Investment Banking – M&A

Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 2-5 years in Investment Banking
Industry: Investment Banking

Job Summary

Functional Area: Investment Banking
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role: Junior/Associate – Investment Banking – M&A
Reporting to: Head of Investment Banking
Preferred nationality: Saudi or GCC National

Candidate Profile

3-5 Years’ experience in Investment Banking or Advisory
Excellent academic credentials with a master’s in finance or business degree preferred
Strong analytical skills
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Fluent in English and Arabic
CFA is a plus

Job Summary

Participate in the execution of financial advisory mandates

Key Responsibilities

– Build financial models, good understanding of generally accepted valuation methods (DCF, multiples, LBO, etc.) and calculation of key ratios (ROCE, ROE, equity to assets, debt to equity, ROI) to support marketing and transaction execution processes
– Assist senior bankers in preparing valuation report, drafting pitch books, company profiles and other presentations
-Undertake financial analysis and participate in the execution of M&A (main focus) and capital markets transactions (Buy-side, Sell-side, Mergers, IPOs, rights issues and private placements)
– Follow general trends and current events in the local market and keep senior bankers informed about critical issues in the news relevant to current and/or potential clients
-Perform any other duties related to the job as assigned by the direct supervisor, including general administrative tasks related to team, clients, marketing etc.

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Associate – Investment Banking’ in the subject

Head of Brokerage – Riyadh

Job Specification

Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum: 8 years minimum
Industry: Investment Banking/Asset Management

Job Summary

Functional Area: Brokerage
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role: Head of Brokerage
Reporting to: CEO

JOB PURPOSE

To leads & direct Brokerage department in line with the banks strategy & objectives in order to position the bank among the market leaders in the Brokerage business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in formulating and constantly review the strategies, policies and procedures, standard, as well as annual budget for the Brokerage department, and incorporate up-to-date and innovative products and investment solutions, to ensure delivering optimum products and services.
Develops and executes comprehensive technical plans and programs, both short and long term, to achieve stated strategic objectives.
Monitors the Brokerage Department performance against pre-set performance goals and ensures that preventive/corrective actions are taken accordingly.
Sets the estimated budget for the Brokerage Department and monitors the Department’s expenditures and financial performance in coordination with Finance Department.
Disseminates instructions and circulars in addition to take decisions necessary to fulfil endorsed plans and executive programs.
Leads the further development of Brokerage department to introduce, as applicable, new product and services, which elevates the overall profitability
Leads the assessment process for brokerage current position to identify & enhance the areas of development in order to optimize performance
Sets Departmental Business Plan & Strategy implantation to align with overall Strategy and Objectives
Monitors general performance to ensure alignment with departmental objectives
Provides, within the Brokerage Department scope, the needed support by Sales Department to meet their sales objectives in order to acquire new clients, and attend to exiting clients’ needs.
Leads regular review of policy & procedures to have it up to date and adhere to the banks governance
Delegates of day to day business operations to unit managers in order to increase efficiency of strategy implementation
Ensure Shariah, Regulatory, and Governance compliance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE

Master’s degree in business or related field, from a reputable business school.
Professional certification such as (CMA, CFA, CMT, etc.) is an advantage.
Must have CME-1 and CME-3
Professional certificate in leadership.
Minimum 8 years’ experience in brokerage services with solid track record in financial and securities market. Extensive experience in supervising teams as part of the execution process, including at least 6 years in a similar role.
Competent knowledge in English and Arabic, Spoken and Written.
In depth knowledge of the company and its products specifications.
In depth knowledge with CMA regulations and other regulatory bodies.
In Depth knowledge in the financial and securities markets.
Knowledge in the overall investment sector.
Knowledgeable in Economic and Financial Markets Analysis.
Advance knowledge in Brokerage related products and services.
Awareness of products and services development & enhancement

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Head of Brokerage’ in the subject