Economist - Long Term Supply Forecasting

Job Title: Economist Long-Term Supply Forecasting (Contract Role with Ministry of Economy & Planning, Saudi Arabia)
About the Opportunity:
We are hiring on behalf of our esteemed client Ministry of Economy & Planning (MEP), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a high-impact role within their Inflation & Supply-Demand Monitoring Unit. MEP is looking to onboard a professional with a background in industrial economics, market intelligence, or supply chain analysis.
This is a contractual position for 1 year, with the potential for extension based on performance. This role offers exceptional visibility, contributing directly to high-priority national initiatives under Vision 2030, while collaborating with multiple government entities including MoCI, ZATCA, Customs, sector regulators, and senior government executives.
Location: Hybrid Requires 50% travel to Riyadh
Compensation:

Best-in-class; commensurate with experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze current production capacity and actual production for critical goods and services across sectors in KSA and assess known supply pipeline and upcoming expansions within the Kingdom.
- Import data to understand KSAs current suppliers, global production capabilities, and market concentration risks.
- Assess the future production pipeline, including upcoming domestic projects and expansions.
- Conduct structured assessments (Cost, Capability, Competition, Export & Local Market potential) for high-impact goods and services.
- Propose strategies for localization or import based on competitive advantage, feasibility, and national resilience goals.
- Benchmark global supply strategies and localization frameworks used in comparable economies to identify best practices relevant to KSAs industrial development goals.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 4+ years in industrial economics, market intelligence, or supply chain analysis
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Experience in evaluating trade data, production benchmarks, and localization frameworks
- Familiarity with international trade platforms (Comtrade, WTO, ITC)
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Why Join:
- Contribute to flagship economic programs aligned with Vision 2030
- Work directly with senior stakeholders in a highly strategic and data-driven environment
- Gain cross-sector exposure across trade, industry, and policy planning
Apply Now to be part of a dynamic team shaping the economic future of Saudi Arabia.