Logistics Specialist

Grundfos GmbH; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Parental support

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Grundfos GmbH is seeking a Senior Logistics Specialist to lead end-to-end logistics from Riyadh, advancing delivery excellence across the Middle East and Egypt. You will optimize inbound/outbound flows, collaborate with freight forwarders and customs brokers, and drive KPI improvements to support growth and compliance.

The role requires strong analytics, Middle East trade knowledge, and SAP experience. A multinational, inclusive culture awaits with opportunities for development and impactful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain operations in the Middle East and Egypt.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi customs procedures, import/export regulations, and local trade compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and logistics management tools.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations across the Middle East and Egypt.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Monitor and optimize logistics KPIs such as on-time delivery, freight costs, and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi customs regulations, import/export requirements, and Grundfos quality standards.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and planning teams to align logistics activities with demand forecasts.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Logistics Management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual AR/EN

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you passionate about optimizing supply chain operations and ensuring seamless logistics across a dynamic, growing market? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Senior Logistics Specialist, you will be driving end-to-end logistics operations from location in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ensuring efficient movement of products from warehouses to customers while continuously improving processes and service levels. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing:

As a key part of the Supply Chain & Logistics team, you'll create impact by Optimizing logistics performance and delivery excellence to support Grundfos's growth strategy across the Middle East region.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations including shipping, warehousing, and distribution across the Middle East and Egypt
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods
• Monitor and optimize logistics KPIs such as on-time delivery, freight costs, and inventory accuracy
• Ensure compliance with Saudi customs regulations, import/export requirements, and Grundfos quality standards
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and planning teams to align logistics activities with demand forecasts
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs

What makes you a great fit:

Above all, you are a detail-oriented logistics professional with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of Middle Eastern trade regulations, and a proven track record of driving operational improvements in complex supply chain environments. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain operations, preferably within the Middle East and Egypt
• Strong knowledge of Saudi customs procedures, import/export regulations, and local trade compliance
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and logistics management tools

It is a plus if you also have:

• Experience working in a multinational manufacturing or industrial company
• APICS, CILT, or similar supply chain certification

Fluency in both Arabic and English

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.