Job Title: Transportation Specialist
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Retail
Role Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Transportation Specialist to coordinate and execute transportation and dispatch operations, manage daily logistics activities, optimize fleet utilization, and ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective deliveries to customers and between warehouses.
Core Responsibilities
Dispatch & Transportation Operations
- Coordinate daily transportation activities, including customer deliveries and inter-warehouse transfers.
- Prepare daily delivery plans, vehicle assignments, and dispatch schedules in coordination with dispatchers and drivers.
- Monitor dispatch execution, track order fulfillment, and ensure timely communication of delays or operational issues.
- Coordinate with warehouse operations, customer service, and sales teams to maintain seamless transportation workflows.
- Ensure delivery documents and proofs of delivery (POD) are accurately completed and recorded.
Fleet & Driver Management
- Monitor fleet availability, daily utilization, and vehicle deployment.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and vehicle repairs with service providers and internal teams.
- Track and update vehicle documentation, insurance, registrations, and inspection validity.
- Monitor driver routes, trip compliance, and working hours.
Cost Optimization & Performance Tracking
- Monitor fuel consumption, transportation expenses, overtime, and outsourced transport costs.
- Identify opportunities for route optimization to minimize operating costs and reduce empty trips.
- Track daily dispatch metrics and prepare weekly and monthly transportation performance reports.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of hands‑on experience in transportation, dispatch, or fleet management operations.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and fleet management software.
- Knowledge: Solid understanding of Saudi logistics operations, route planning, and fleet maintenance practices.
- Language: Full fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.