Delivery Coordinator

Calo Inc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food technology company in the Riyadh region seeks a logistics coordinator to manage supply chain operations and ensure efficient delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in fleet management and logistics operations, particularly in Riyadh. Strong communication skills and a customer-oriented approach are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a logistics coordinator or similar.
• Fleet management experience with multiple vehicles.
• Ability to optimize drivers' routes using technology.
• Logistics experience in Riyadh is required.
• Proficiency in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day operations of delivery team and fleet.
• Monitor tracking progress and communicate with management.
• Make hiring recommendations and provide training.
• Conduct inspections of loading docks for cleanliness.
• Route daily deliveries for timely arrival.
• Record daily work assignments and attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer-oriented approach

Record-keeping abilities

Logistics knowledge

Multitasking ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AboutCalo

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role overview

To function as the logistics Coordinator for Calo, to oversee and facilitate the supply chain operations of our company. You will be the one to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods.

The ideal candidate has great communication and negotiation skills. They are also well-versed in supply management principles and practices. The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels, aiming for maximum efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

• To maintain the day-to-day operations of the delivery team and fleet trucks, as well as warehouse functions, which included opening and closing of the warehouse and loading docks.
• Monitor tracking progress and set up a formal line of communication with management
• Make hiring recommendations and provide ongoing training for drivers.
• Conduct inspection of all loading docks to ensure the cage areas are clean and organized
• Route daily deliveries to guarantee the driver reaches all destinations at the scheduled time
• Record daily work assignments and maintain daily attendance files for all drivers and helpers

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Must have had a minimum of 1 year of previous proven experience as a logistics coordinator or similar position
• Must have fleet management experience and is able to manage many vehicles
• Familiar with optimizing drivers' routes using technology
• The candidate must have great record-keeping abilities and a customer-oriented approach.
• Must have logistics experience in Riyadh
• Must be currently present in KSA or willing to relocate to KSA
• Must be a proficient communicator in English
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes
• The ability to communicate in multiple languages is a major plus
• Experience with large, well-known, or international companies is a major advantage

Knowledge and competency

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers
• Devise ways to optimize logistics procedures
• Ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels, aiming for maximum efficiency.
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and trustworthy
• A well-spoken, strong communicator
• Pleasant personality and able to lead with empathy and patience.