Logistics Manager

Kone México; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE is seeking a Logistics Manager in Riyadh. This role involves leading logistics operations, optimizing costs, and driving continuous improvement in services. The successful candidate will have substantial leadership experience in logistics and supply chain management and will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of logistics or supply chain management experience.
• Strong IT and data analytics skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control logistics operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee logistics budget and monitor costs.
• Develop and lead the logistics team to implement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics Operations

Data Analytics

Project Management

Communication

Job description

Certified as a Top Employer; KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices. We are committed to fostering a great work culture and inspiring the highest standards of quality and efficiency, putting our people first and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth, and wellbeing.

It's time to make a move. Join our flow.

We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic Logistics Manager to lead and drive Logistics Operations (transportation, warehouse, and network optimization) & continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing service, reducing logistics costs, and minimizing inventory in the region.

The Logistics Manager acts as the single point of contact for all logistics-related topics in the region, internally and externally, coordinating between various functions within KONE.

What will you do?

1. Lead, direct, and control logistics operations, policies, procedures, and activities to maximize efficiency, reliability, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
2. Serve as the focal point of contact for KONE and logistics service providers concerning materials volume planning, inventory management, warehousing, customs clearance, regulatory approvals, transport, and distribution.
3. Oversee the logistics budget, analyze logistics spend, and monitor cost-effectiveness to optimize resources and reduce costs.
4. Identify, drive, and execute continuous improvement and variable cost productivity projects and initiatives.
5. Establish KPIs and SLAs for transit and delivery times, inventory levels, transportation and warehousing costs, and service standards; monitor performance against these metrics.
6. Research, negotiate, maintain, and evaluate relationships and contracts with logistics service providers to ensure reliable, quality, timely, and cost-effective logistics services.
7. Maintain timely reports, data analytics, and dashboards for metric visibility and communication.
8. Conduct timely cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure KPI achievement and inventory integrity.
9. Develop, coach, and lead the logistics team, setting measurable goals to ensure effective implementation of logistics strategies.
10. Support warehousing optimization and Lean projects.

Are you the one?

1. Minimum 5-7 years of leadership experience in logistics or supply chain management.
2. Extensive experience in logistics operations, warehouse, inventory management, transportation, customs clearance, and supply chain management in Saudi Arabia.
3. Strong IT, data analytics, and digital reporting skills.
4. Excellent project management and analytical skills.
5. Fluent in English and Arabic, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Experience working in a compliant supply chain.
7. Ability to energize, develop, and build rapport across all organizational levels and work effectively in a cross-functional, global team environment.

At KONE, we focus on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where every individual's contribution is valued. Employee engagement, sustainability, ethical business practices, mutual trust, and respect are core to our culture. We offer diverse opportunities to help you achieve your career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy, balanced life.

Did you know? KONE moves two billion people daily. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 professionals across more than 60 countries, all united by a shared purpose to shape the future of cities. In 2023, our annual net sales reached EUR 11.0 billion.