Operations Manager — Electronics Vertical

SOUM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 370,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Soum in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh region is seeking a high‑ownership operations leader for its electronics business, responsible for end‑to‑end governance from inbound inventory to last‑mile delivery, setting the tempo and standards.

You will build systems, visibility, and a team that delivers results with discipline, using data, dashboards, and AI tools to optimise capacity and execution.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of progressive operations experience in e‑commerce or logistics.
• Proven ability to scale large operations from scratch or scale-up.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory; strong English for cross‑functional work.
• Familiarity with the Saudi market and its operational dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale end‑to‑end electronics operations, from inbound to last‑mile delivery.
• Define standards, dashboards, and KPIs to drive performance.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Product, Tech, Commercial, and CX teams.
• Build and lead an high‑performing operations team with clear accountability.

Skills

Operations leadership

Arabic fluency

English proficiency

Quantitative analytics

AI interest

E‑commerce/logistics tooling

Tools

Warehouse management systems

AI‑assisted process design

Job description

About Us:

Soum is on a mission to revolutionise e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We’re reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second‑hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest‑growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we are proud to have been named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024.

Role Overview:

This is a high‑ownership, high‑impact role at the heart of Soum’s electronics business. You will be responsible for building, scaling, and continuously improving end‑to‑end operations — from inbound inventory and quality control through to last‑mile delivery and customer fulfilment. You will set the operational tempo, define the standards, and hold the line on execution.

We are looking for someone who approaches operations with the same precision, discipline, and conviction that defines world‑class execution. You are the kind of person who knows exactly what is happening in your domain at any given moment — not because you micromanage, but because you build systems and teams that give you full visibility and control. You take ownership completely, act decisively, and drive results without needing to be pushed.

What You Will Do

Build and Scale Operations

• Design, launch, and scale operational processes for the electronics vertical from the ground up or take existing operations to a significantly higher level of performance.
• Establish standard operating procedures, performance benchmarks, and quality frameworks that can sustain rapid growth.
• Oversee the full operational lifecycle — inventory management, warehousing, quality inspection, dispatch, and last‑mile delivery.

Drive Performance Through Data

• Own the analytics layer of operations: define the KPIs that matter, build dashboards, and use data daily to diagnose problems and make decisions.
• Apply quantitative thinking to identify bottlenecks, forecast demand, optimise capacity, and allocate resources effectively.
• Build a culture where decisions are evidence‑based and gut feelings are validated with numbers.

Lead with Technology and AI

• Actively identify and integrate AI tools and automation into operational workflows to increase speed, accuracy, and team output.
• Stay at the frontier of how technology is changing operations and bring that knowledge into Soum before it becomes standard practice.
• Champion the use of modern tooling across your team — from warehouse management systems to AI‑assisted process design.

Project Management and Execution

• Manage multiple operational projects simultaneously with complete discipline — clear plans, defined milestones, tracked progress, and zero tolerance for ambiguity.
• Anticipate risks before they become problems and have contingency plans ready.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment with Product, Tech, Commercial, and Customer Experience teams to deliver on shared goals.

Team Leadership

• Build, develop, and lead an operations team — setting high standards, providing clear direction, and holding people accountable.
• Create an environment where the team understands exactly what is expected, has the tools to deliver, and is developed continuously.

What We Are Looking For

Experience and Background

• 4–5+ years of progressive operations experience, ideally in e‑commerce, last‑mile delivery, logistics, or a related high‑throughput environment.
• Demonstrated track record of building large‑scale operations from scratch or scaling them significantly — not just maintaining them.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory. Strong English is required for cross‑functional and technical work.
• Familiarity with the Saudi market and its operational dynamics is strongly preferred.

Analytical and Technical Skills

• Deeply quantitative — you are comfortable with data, use it to guide every major decision, and can build or interpret analytical models.
• Genuinely excited about AI — you follow developments in the space, experiment with new tools proactively, and find ways to apply them to operational challenges.
• Proficient with operational tooling and tech stacks relevant to e‑commerce and logistics environments.