Logistics Manager

UCC Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding in Riyadh seeks a highly experienced Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end logistics for a major construction project. You will develop and execute the project logistics strategy, ensuring safe, timely and efficient movement of materials, equipment, plant and manpower, while keeping construction progress uninterrupted.

You will lead site access, traffic management, delivery scheduling, laydown areas, and coordination with subcontractors, planning, procurement, HSE and security to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 13–18 years' experience in construction logistics, with Tier-1 contractor experience.
• Proven track record on major construction projects in Saudi Arabia/GCC.
• Strong leadership, planning and problem solving skills.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Logistics Management Plan and Site Logistics Strategy aligned with the master construction programme.
• Lead site access, traffic management, delivery scheduling, laydown areas, material storage and internal logistics.
• Coordinate heavy/abnormal loads, major plant movements, cranes, equipment mobilization and specialist transportation.
• Ensure materials and equipment are delivered just-in-time to support critical work fronts and milestones.
• Lead logistics coordination with Construction, Planning, Procurement, HSE, Commercial, Security, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage logistics subcontractors and drive performance, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate required permits, authority interfaces and external road/access requirements.
• Identify and proactively eliminate logistics constraints that could impact programme, productivity or safety.
• Establish and monitor logistics KPIs, reporting, risks and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the highest standards of HSE, compliance, housekeeping and operational control.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Logistics management

Site coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end logistics operations for a major construction project in Riyadh. The role is responsible for developing and executing the project logistics strategy, ensuring the safe, timely and efficient movement of materials, equipment, plant and manpower, while maintaining uninterrupted construction progress across multiple work fronts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Logistics Management Plan and Site Logistics Strategy aligned with the master construction programme.
• Lead site access, traffic management, delivery scheduling, laydown areas, material storage and internal logistics.
• Coordinate heavy/abnormal loads, major plant movements, cranes, equipment mobilization and specialist transportation.
• Ensure materials and equipment are delivered just-in-time to support critical work fronts and milestones.
• Lead logistics coordination with Construction, Planning, Procurement, HSE, Commercial, Security, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage logistics subcontractors and drive performance, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate required permits, authority interfaces and external road/access requirements.
• Identify and proactively eliminate logistics constraints that could impact programme, productivity or safety.
• Establish and monitor logistics KPIs, reporting, risks and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the highest standards of HSE, compliance, housekeeping and operational control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 13–18 years’ experience, with significant experience in construction logistics.
• Proven track record with a Tier-1 main contractor on major, complex projects.
• Strong experience in Saudi Arabia/GCC, preferably on large-scale developments or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated capability in managing high-volume construction logistics, restricted-access sites and multiple subcontractors/work fronts.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

Ideal Profile

A strategic yet hands-on logistics leader who can anticipate constraints, control complex site interfaces and ensure logistics never becomes a bottleneck to construction delivery.

Experience on major Saudi mega-projects and Tier-1 contractor environments is highly desirable.