Supply Chain Logistics Manager

Description

The Supply Chain & Logistics Manager plays a critical role in customer satisfaction by leading day-to-day operational activities across the order-to-delivery cycle. After order configuration and BOM release, the role ensures accurate material planning, supplier coordination, handling-unit (HU) consolidation, and shipment execution — requiring close collaboration with sales, field teams, and manufacturing.

Phase 1: Selection and management of a 3PL partner for a temporary warehouse.

Phase 2: Transition to full in-house logistics operations at a large-scale manufacturing plant.

This position is central to delivering customized industrial solutions in a rapidly growing market. It provides a unique opportunity to lead diverse teams and operate at the intersection of global innovation and local execution.

• Establish a governance framework and performance review mechanisms.
• Lead the transition from the 3PL warehouse to the new factory logistics operations.
• Oversee 3PL operations, ensuring service level, accuracy, and safety.
• Participate in the 3PL selection process.
• Conduct high-level scheduling for customer projects.
• Follow up on customs clearance for imported materials.
• Coordinate invoice processing and documentation.
• Recruit, develop, and manage the local logistics team.
• Manage logistics-related budgets and invoice approvals.
• Develop SOPs for all logistics processes.
• Manage in-house teams for inbound, warehousing, line feeding, and outbound operations.
• Manage overall logistics performance, cost, and quality metrics.
• Expedite or adjust delivery plans based on project needs.
• Release purchase orders after BOM completion.
• Establish and improve delivery timelines using supplier and production lead times, logistics constraints, and internal capacity.
• Build material plans to avoid shortages and excess inventory.
• Collaborate closely with field teams to meet customer expectations.
• Oversee customs processes and cost structures.
• Monitor order progress and address any delays or issues.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize performance and reduce costs.
• Perform periodic inventory counts and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with global logistics teams to ensure alignment with global standards and systems.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance using the company’s procurement system.
• Oversee contracted logistics service providers.
• Work with purchasing teams to ensure proper execution.
• Align with cross-functional stakeholders (supply chain, sales, manufacturing).

Requirements

Success requires strong leadership across material planning, project delivery scheduling, inventory/storage control, and inbound/outbound logistics.

Professional Experience

• Strong understanding of KSA-specific logistics requirements (customs, clearance, transportation).
• Hands-on mindset and willingness to work in operational environments.
• Fluency in English; Arabic preferred.
• Understand demand forecasts and production requirements.
• Strong planning, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience in multinational environments is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years in logistics operations within KSA.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Role requires direct presence in operational areas (warehouse, production).
• Leadership experience managing teams of 20+ employees.
• Occasional travel within KSA or internationally.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance