Company Description SEKEM Group, founded in 1977, is a leading producer, processor, and marketer of organic and biodynamic groceries, dried foods, textiles, and natural pharmaceuticals in Egypt, the wider Arab region, and international markets. Organized as a holding company with multiple firms and a strong NGO branch, SEKEM integrates economic success with social engagement and human development. Through the SEKEM Development Foundation, the group supports schools, vocational training, and medical services, and promotes biodynamic farming via the Egyptian Biodynamic Society (EBDA) and the Centre for Organic Agriculture in Egypt (COAE). With over 800 associated farms cultivating more than 6,500 acres and more than 2,000 employees, SEKEM is a national market leader in herbal teas. The headquarters are located in Cairo, Egypt, with operations and opportunities across the country.
Role Description The Purchasing & Planning Supervisor – Textile Experience is a full-time, on-site role based in Az Zaqāzīq. This role oversees purchasing activities for textile materials and supplies, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery in line with production needs. The supervisor develops and maintains production plans, coordinates with manufacturing, warehousing, and supply chain teams, and monitors inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocks. Daily responsibilities include analyzing demand forecasts, negotiating with suppliers, tracking order status, and resolving delivery or quality issues. The role also involves preparing regular reports on material usage and planning performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with SEKEM’s sustainability and ethical sourcing standards.
Qualifications
- * Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret demand forecasts, production data, and supplier performance metrics.
- Candidates should possess Planning and Production Planning skills to create, adjust, and optimize textile production schedules and material requirements.
- Candidates should possess Communication skills to collaborate effectively with suppliers, production teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Candidates should possess Supply Chain Management skills to manage procurement processes, inventory control, and logistics within the textile sector.
- Relevant experience in textile manufacturing or textile procurement, preferably in an organic or sustainable context.
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in purchasing, planning, or operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Proficiency in ERP systems and planning tools, with strong skills in Excel and data reporting.
- Ability to work on-site in Az Zaqāzīq, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail.