Associate Manager, Logistics Optimization

Nestle; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestl in Jeddah seeks a Transport Planner to manage inbound and outbound transport, coordinating with 3PLs, warehouses, and production to ensure on-time, cost-efficient movement of goods while complying with SHE standards and local regulations.

You will monitor performance, document shipments, and contribute to cost-control initiatives by optimizing transport planning and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with 3PL providers and freight management systems.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Execution: Schedule and oversee daily inbound and outbound transport activities.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure timely delivery.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure transport operations align with SHE and regulatory requirements; conduct periodic safety inspections.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement: Track and analyze transport KPIs, identify areas for cost reduction and service improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with warehouse teams to synchronize transport with material handling and with suppliers for resolution.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain transport records, invoices, and compliance documents.

Skills

Transport planning

Fleet management

SHE regulations

SAP logistics

Cost saving

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Joining Nestl means becoming part of the world s largest Food and Beverage Company a place where we value a dynamic and efficient supply chain. As a Transport Planner you will be responsible for managing inbound and outbound transportation operations within the plant ensuring smooth and cost-effective movement of goods. You will play a critical role in optimizing transportation planning coordinating with logistics providers and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements This role works closely with warehouse teams suppliers and external transport providers to enhance efficiency and meet business objectives

Focus of this role is to Oversee and coordinate daily inbound and outbound transport activities to ensure on-time deliveries Optimize transport planning to reduce costs while maintaining service excellence Ensure full compliance with Nestl SHE Safety Health amp Environment standards and local transport regulations Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to align transport schedules with operational needs Monitor carrier performance address service issues and drive continuous improvements Ensure proper documentation and tracking of shipments reducing delays and discrepancies Support cost control initiatives by identifying and implementing transport efficiency improvements

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Functional Responsibilities

• Planning amp Execution Schedule and oversee daily inbound and outbound transport activities


• Coordinate with third-party logistics 3PL providers to ensure timely delivery


• Compliance amp Safety Ensure transport operations align with Nestl s SHE and regulatory requirements Conduct periodic safety inspections of transport operations


• Performance Monitoring amp Improvement Track and analyze transport KPIs on-time delivery cost per trip carrier efficiency Identify areas for cost reduction and service improvement


• Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with warehouse teams to synchronize transport with material handling Address transport-related issues and work with suppliers for resolution


• Reporting amp Documentation Maintain accurate transport records invoices and compliance documents

What will make you successful

Academic & Professional Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or a related field.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.


• Experience working with 3PL providers and freight management systems.

Core Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of transport planning and fleet management.


• Familiarity with SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) regulations related to transport.


• Proficiency in SAP transactions related to transport and logistics.


• Ability to analyze transport cost drivers and implement cost-saving initiatives.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.


• Effective communication and coordination skills, ensuring smooth collaboration between teams.