Dispatch Planner

Jotun Dekorativ Marketing; Dammam; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Jotun Academy training

Career development opportunities

Leadership engagement

Inclusive culture

Team building activities

Job summary

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd. in Dammam seeks a Dispatch Planner to manage warehouse and logistics activities, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with HSEQ standards.

The role reports to the Warehouse Manager and collaborates with production and customer service teams to meet service targets. We offer learning opportunities through Jotun Academy, career development across disciplines, and a supportive, inclusive culture with team-building activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in warehouse or dispatch functions.
• Fluency in Arabic and English – both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisors, Production planners and Customer Service to follow up on product availability and dispatch timelines.
• Support on-time delivery to achieve OTIF and IDP targets.
• Plan and organize customer order deliveries to ensure on-time delivery and high service levels.
• Maintain 5S standards within the warehouse and ensure cleanliness and proper storage organisation.
• Report and analyse Warehouse/Logistics KPIs and comply with HSEQ rules.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

2-3 years experience

Arabic & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Dispatch Planner, you will be manage, organise and follow up on Warehouse and logistics activities and tasks to ensure efficient and safe warehouse planning and operation in accordance with HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and quality) requirements and service targets. This position is based at Dammam and will report to the Warehouse Manager

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisors in addition to Production planners and Customer Service Departments by following up on product availability, orders dispatch timeline, and order forecast to ensure customer orders on time delivery.
• Support delivering the right order to Jotun customers on or before the agreed order delivery date to achieve both On Time in Full (OTIF) and Internal Delivery Performance (IDP) targets.
• Plan and organize customer order deliveries by scheduling and coordinating with respective departments to ensure on-time delivery and a high level of service provided to Jotun customers.
• Maintain 5S standards within the warehouse by coordinating its cleanliness, products standard, warehouse designated area, and sorting of products as per the agreed system for an efficient operation.
• Reporting, monitoring, and analysis of the relevant Warehouse/Logistics Key performance Indicators and adhere to HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality) rules and regulations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in warehouse or dispatch function.
• Fluency in Arabic & English – both verbally and written.
• Location - Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Personal Qualities

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Company: Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd.
• Contract Type: Regular Time Type: Full time
• CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 28.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.

Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 68 companies and 40 production facilities globally, and over 10 933 employees. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, dealers and distributors. The Jotun Group’s sales in 2025 was NOK 34.3 billion. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and five geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway. Find out what life at Jotun is like. Meet some of your colleagues and get a feeling for the company culture. Jotun believes that paints and coatings play a key role in a sustainable future. We strive to act responsibly in everything we do, and protect property with a minimum environmental impact. We embrace responsibility for our employees and the societies where we operate. With a strong corporate culture and sound values, we create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where people can grow. In addition, Jotun strives to make a positive impact through community initiatives and collaboration