Officer, Shipping

About the Company

Hikma Pharmaceuticals has spent more than 45 years working to make quality healthcare more accessible. Its mission is centered on improving lives through high-quality medicines, with a workforce of over 9,500 people contributing across multiple regions. The company offers a broad portfolio of generic, specialty, and branded pharmaceutical products and operates through 29 manufacturing sites and 9 research and development centers across MENA, North America, and Europe.

Role Summary

The organization is seeking a Shipping Officer for its Riyadh, Saudi Arabia operation. This is a full-time, on-site position suited to someone who thrives in a structured environment, values teamwork, and is motivated by continuous improvement and meaningful impact.

Hikma promotes a workplace culture built around progress, inclusion, development, wellbeing, and shared problem-solving. The company values people who are innovative, caring, and collaborative.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in line with all applicable department rules, procedures, standard operating processes, and instructions to keep operations consistent and controlled.
• Manage daily tasks connected to the role to support smooth and uninterrupted workflow.
• Apply Logistics and Supply Chain instructions carefully to maintain operational discipline and consistency.
• Verify the condition of incoming products to protect product quality and integrity.
• Hold coordination meetings with supply chain colleagues to review daily workload and task allocation.
• Supervise site supply chain team members so that daily supply chain requirements are completed on time.
• Pick, pack, stage, and load order movements, and prepare the required documents for receiving and storing incoming goods and supplies accurately.
• Check and validate data entered in SAP and paper-based systems by junior team members to ensure records remain accurate and dependable.
• Guide and coach junior staff on routine tasks while ensuring adherence to SOPs and established guidelines.
• Support ongoing process improvement by identifying ways to enhance practices, adopt international best practice, reduce cost, and improve productivity.
• Help prepare timely and accurate Supply Chain reports in line with company and departmental standards and requirements.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental controls to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Carry out other duties and assignments as requested.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration or an equivalent field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Between 0 and 3 years of relevant Supply Chain experience.

Additional Information

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and is a full-time position. The source material also mentions a company factsheet for Hikma in KSA.

Who This Role Suits

Candidates who are organized, comfortable working with supply chain operations, able to support team coordination, and interested in a quality-focused pharmaceutical environment are likely to be a strong fit.