Odoo Administrator

About the company

*Position: Odoo Administrator Company: Middle East Mattress Factory Co. Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (local candidates with transferable Iqama preferred) Experience required: Minimum 5 years of dedicated experience in Odoo ERP administration and development. Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field. Nationality preference:** Indian or Pakistani national.

Your tasks

The Odoo Administrator will be responsible for the end-to-end administration, configuration, and maintenance of our Odoo ERP system. This role requires a technical professional who can align our manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, and financial modules with business objectives.

• System administration: Manage Odoo access rights, user roles, security protocols, and system backups to ensure high availability and data integrity.
• Configuration & customization: Configure Odoo core modules (Manufacturing/MRP, Inventory, Purchase, Sales, Accounting, and HR) to fit the specific workflows of a large-scale manufacturing plant.
• Module development: Develop, test, and deploy custom Odoo modules and applications using Python, XML, and JavaScript.
• Integration & API management: Maintain and build integrations between Odoo and external systems, including e-commerce platforms, payment gateways, biometric attendance machines, and shipping providers.
• Database management: Administer PostgreSQL databases, optimizing queries, managing indexing, and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks.
• Troubleshooting & support: Act as the primary point of contact for technical support, diagnosing bugs, and resolving system issues promptly to minimize operational downtime.
• Data migration: Execute data migration strategies from legacy systems into Odoo during upgrades or module rollouts.
• Training & documentation: Create comprehensive user manuals and conduct technical training sessions for department heads and end-users.

Requirements

Required technical & soft skills

• Strong proficiency in Python, PostgreSQL, XML, JavaScript, and QWeb templates.
• Deep understanding of Odoo architecture, MVC design patterns, and web services (REST, XML-RPC).
• Hands-on experience with Linux server administration (Ubuntu/Debian) and hosting environments (Odoo.sh, AWS, or local servers).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a background in manufacturing workflows preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); working knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

What we offer

• Private health insurance
• Training & development
• Performance bonus