Almarai — the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the MENA region’s undisputed #1 FMCG brand — is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Regional Quality Coordinator based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will maintain quality systems across regional operations covering the receiving, inspecting, handling, storing, selling, and delivering of quality products. You will implement quality procedures, conduct audits, deliver training, prepare reports, recommend corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across Almarai’s vast regional network — all while upholding the company’s founding principle: “Quality you can trust.”
About Almarai — Five Decades of MENA Quality Leadership
Founded: 1977 — over 50 years of sustainable growth as the region’s most trusted food brand
Market Position: World’s largest vertically integrated dairy and MENA’s largest F&B manufacturing and distribution company
Workforce: Over 43,000 Quality Makers across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan serving millions of consumers daily
Financial Scale: SAR 22 Billion in sales with SAR 2.4 Billion net income reported in 2025
Portfolio: 20+ brands including Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Seama, and more across dairy, juice, bakery, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish, and water
Why Join Almarai as Regional Quality Coordinator?
Competitive Package: Attractive SAR salary with comprehensive benefits for the right candidate
Regional Impact: Directly influence quality standards across Almarai’s extensive regional distribution and retail network
Brand Legacy: Be part of the #1 FMCG brand in MENA — a name synonymous with quality and trust across the Arab world
Growth Opportunity: Join a company on an ambitious growth trajectory with real career advancement across 20+ brand portfolios
Position Overview
This Regional Quality Coordinator role at Almarai in Riyadh is a full-time, on-site quality assurance position that places you at the heart of regional product quality management for one of the world’s most recognized food companies. You will be responsible for maintaining robust quality systems across all stages of the product journey — from receiving and inspection through to handling, storage, distribution, and delivery. Leveraging your expertise in Poultry QA, ISO 9000, and HACCP, you will implement quality procedures, execute audits, develop training programmes, produce detailed reports, and drive systematic corrective actions to ensure every product reaching consumers and customers meets Almarai’s uncompromising standards. If you have 2 to 3 years of poultry quality assurance experience, strong ISO and HACCP knowledge, and excellent bilingual communication skills in English and Arabic, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career at the heart of MENA’s #1 FMCG company.
Why This Role Matters: As Regional Quality Coordinator at Almarai Riyadh, you are a guardian of quality for a brand trusted by millions of consumers across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan, implementing world-class ISO and HACCP quality systems that protect product integrity from supply through to sale, delivering training and audits that build a culture of quality across an entire regional network, contributing directly to Almarai’s founding mission of delivering “Quality you can trust” to every household, and building a high-value food quality career inside the most powerful FMCG company in the MENA region.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Quality Systems Maintenance
- Maintain and uphold quality systems across regional operations covering receiving, inspecting, handling, storing, selling, and delivering of all quality products
- Implement defined quality procedures consistently across all regional sites, distribution points, and retail touchpoints
- Update and manage Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) forms and quality documentation to reflect current standards and regulatory requirements
- Ensure quality system alignment with Almarai’s internal standards and internationally recognized frameworks including ISO 9000 and HACCP
Quality Auditing & Inspections
- Conduct scheduled and unannounced quality audits across regional outlets, warehouses, distribution centres, and delivery operations
- Inspect product handling, storage conditions, hygiene practices, and food safety compliance at all regional touchpoints
- Identify non-conformances, document findings accurately, and escalate quality risks to management with clear corrective action recommendations
- Follow up on all corrective actions to verify timely, effective resolution and sustainable improvement in quality performance
Training & Competence Development
- Deliver quality training programmes to regional teams covering food hygiene, product handling, quality procedures, and ISO/HACCP requirements
- Build a strong quality culture across the regional workforce through consistent, practical, and engaging training delivery
- Identify training gaps within regional teams and develop targeted programmes to address competence shortfalls in quality management
- Support onboarding of new regional staff with structured quality induction and product knowledge training
Reporting & Corrective Action Management
- Prepare accurate, detailed, and timely quality reports covering audit results, non-conformances, consumer complaints, and corrective actions
- Review quality performance data, identify recurring issues, and recommend systemic improvements to regional quality management processes
- Conduct continuous improvement analysis to optimize quality outcomes across receiving, storage, distribution, and product delivery operations
- Communicate quality findings and recommendations clearly to regional managers and senior quality leadership in both English and Arabic
Consumer & Customer Satisfaction
- Ensure all quality activities across the region are aligned with the goal of satisfying the needs of consumers and trade customers
- Investigate consumer and customer quality complaints, identify root causes, and implement lasting corrective measures
- Monitor product quality at the point of sale and delivery to ensure Almarai’s products consistently meet premium quality standards
- Support the continuous improvement of product composition, quality attributes, and handling standards based on consumer and customer feedback
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Degree in Poultry Technology, Poultry Science, Food Science, Animal Science, or a closely related field
- Certification or demonstrated knowledge in ISO 9000 and HACCP quality management standards is required
Experience Requirements
- 2 to 3 years of relevant hands-on experience in Poultry Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems
- Demonstrated understanding of product composition, product quality standards, correct product handling, and food hygiene principles
- Practical experience in quality system implementation, updating, upgrading, and evaluation within a food or poultry environment
Essential Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English — Arabic verbal communication skills are also required for this regional role
- Strong report writing skills with a structured, accurate, and results-oriented approach to documentation and analysis
- Self-driven, highly motivated, and result-oriented with a clear focus on delivering high-quality outcomes consistently
- Solid knowledge of ISO 9000, HACCP, GMP, and food hygiene best practices relevant to poultry and food distribution
- Ability to work independently across multiple regional sites while maintaining a consistent and collaborative team approach
About Almarai — “Quality You Can Trust” Since 1977
Founded in 1977, Almarai Company has grown over five decades to become the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the MENA region’s most powerful FMCG brand. Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Almarai employs over 43,000 people across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan and operates one of the most extensive food manufacturing and distribution networks in the Arab world. The company’s 20-plus brand portfolio spans dairy, juice, bakery, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water — all underpinned by a relentless commitment to the principle that has defined the brand since day one: “Quality you can trust.”
In 2025, Almarai recorded SAR 22 Billion in sales and SAR 2.4 Billion in net income, reflecting the strength of a business built on quality, innovation, and the dedication of its 43,000+ Quality Makers. Visit www.almarai.com to learn more.
Who Should Apply?
- Poultry QA Professionals: With 2–3 years of poultry quality assurance and QMS experience in food or FMCG environments
- ISO & HACCP Certified Candidates: Holding recognized quality certifications and ready to apply them across a major regional FMCG network
- Bilingual Quality Coordinators: Fluent in English and Arabic with strong report writing and audit communication skills
- Food Science Graduates: With poultry or food quality background seeking a high-growth quality career at MENA’s #1 FMCG brand
- Saudi Arabia-Based Quality Professionals: Ready for a regional role with real impact across Almarai’s national distribution and retail network
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