Logistics Manager

Job Description: Logistics Specialist (Saudi Arabia) 

Role Overview 

We are seeking a highly skilled Logistics Specialist with 5+ years of experience to manage our regional supply chain operations in Saudi Arabia. This role requires deep expertise in Saudi customs, seaport operations, and land borders. You will operate within a matrix environment and travel across the Middle East. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Customs & Import Operations 

• Manage end-to-end import processes in compliance with Saudi local laws and regulations. 

• Oversee complex seaport operations and clear freight through land border customs smoothly. 

• Apply precise Incoterms 2020 rules to minimize corporate risk and optimize shipping costs. 

• Resolve customs delays, duty disputes, and documentation discrepancies with authorities. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Navigate a matrix organization to align logistics with sales, procurement, and legal teams. 

• Maintain accurate tracking dashboards to provide shipment visibility to regional stakeholders. 

• Ensure all regional operations strictly adhere to international trade compliance policies. 

Regional Mobility 

• Travel across the region up to 20% to audit vendors and resolve operational bottlenecks. 

• Build strong relationships with local freight forwarders, customs brokers, and port authorities. 

 

Required Qualifications 

Experience & Education 

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in logistics and international trade. 

• Corporate Background: Proven track record working within an international or matrix corporate structure. 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.  

Technical Skills 

• Expert knowledge of Saudi Customs systems (e.g., Fasah platform, ZATCA). 

• Deep functional understanding of sea freight documentation (Bill of Lading, COO, Commercial Invoice). 

• Advanced mastery of global Incoterms. 

Soft Skills & Language 

• Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken).  

• Mobility: Valid passport and willingness to travel frequently within the ME region. 

• Problem-Solving: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle high-pressure port environments.