Logistics Manager

SupportFinity™; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee and optimize the logistics functions including transport, warehouse, and order management. The successful candidate will have over 4 years of experience in a logistics or supply chain role and a relevant bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include implementing corporate strategies, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal and safety procedures. The position requires strong collaboration with project managers and a focus on customer requirements in the Riyadh region.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in logistics or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain logistics functions for transport, warehouse, and order management.
• Control and support business systems solutions for KSA.
• Implement and report corporate strategy for logistics’ suppliers.
• Optimize inventory and meet customer requirements.
• Manage logistics contracts and inventory policies.
• Ensure compliance with legal operations and company procedures.
• Collaborate with the corporate team for a global supply chain.
• Work closely with project managers on Riyadh operations.

Skills

Experience within a supply chain or logistics role

Knowledge of logistics and freight distribution lifecycle

Competent on IT systems and knowledge of an ERP system

Experience in leading or managing staff

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

English and Arabic speaker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North‑South Railway (NSR), the longest system of its kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of in‑flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e‑security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems.

Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.

Job Objective

• Develop and maintain the logistics’ functions embracing: Transport – including daily dispatch from site, as well as import and export, including trade compliance for all KSA business units.
• Warehouse
• Order Management

Roles & Responsibilities

• Control and support the business systems solutions for KSA – becoming a key user.
• Ensure that the stock levels are levelled to utilize its maximum available capacity, also achieving customer’s requirements.
• Implement, control, and report the corporate strategy for Logistics’ suppliers.
• Formulate and implement relevant strategy, systems and review procedures which will deliver business objectives by focusing on inventory optimisation and service levels.
• To implement and deliver the team budget.
• Meet financial targets through the efficient management of logistics contracts & inventory policies.
• Control & manage stock policy for collaterals, including range management & product life cycle analysis.
• Ensure the Logistics department is flexible in its approach, in order to respond to other areas of the business.
• Ensure that a full auditable tender process exists for all distribution channels.
• Ensure all operations are legally compliant with the help and support team.
• Adhere to the company’s procedures as required, e.g. Health and Safety, Quality, EMV regulations. Comply with Health and Safety Legislation and Company Policy; for maintaining safe working conditions including equipment; for drawing attention to hazards and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. You must ensure that all necessary safety devices and protective equipment is used, and co‑operate in the operation of the Health and Safety Policy.
• Build strong interfaces with corporate team to work towards a global supply chain.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure all project tasks relating to the Riyadh operation are on plan.
• Follow the procedures and instructions that are designed in accordance with the quality of the product and/or services provided is maintained.

Work Experience Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience

Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience within a supply chain, logistics or trade compliance role previously.
• Knowledge of logistics and freight distribution lifecycle.
• Competent on IT systems and knowledge of an ERP system.
• Experience in leading or managing staff within a technical environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• English and Arabic speaker.

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About the company

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