Supply Chain Talks

Logistics Team Leader

Supply Chain Talks  •  Riyadh, SA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Logistics Team Leader

Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience in logistics and transportation

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution

Language: English and/or Arabic

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing logistics and supply chain solutions provider, known for leveraging advanced technology and AI-optimized networks to deliver end-to-end freight and transport solutions. With a strong presence across Eurasia and a commitment to operational excellence, the company is dedicated to improving capacity utilization, lowering costs, and building long-term partnerships with its clients. Their platform supports multimodal transportation, real-time tracking, EDI integration, and comprehensive safety and insurance protocols.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Logistics Team Leader to join a rapidly growing logistics company in Riyadh. This is a dynamic role for a professional with 510 years of experience in the logistics and transportation sector. The ideal candidate should possess an in-depth understanding of Saudi Arabia's logistics market, a strong network of trucking partners, and a track record of working with corporate clients.

You will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing logistics team, ensuring operational excellence across the value chain, and contributing to revenue growth. This is a hands-on leadership position with a strong emphasis on client interaction, data management, and leveraging digital platforms to drive efficiencies.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a team of junior logistics operators and sales associates
  • Oversee the full logistics cycle from first to last mile delivery
  • Support sales efforts and work toward achieving business development targets
  • Manage relationships with clients and trucking partners
  • Maintain and update internal databases related to clients and carriers
  • Execute administrative and financial management tasks
  • Ensure integration and adoption of digital tools and modern logistics technologies.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong network of truck drivers and insight into local tariffs.
  • Proven track record of serving corporate clients
  • Fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation skills; Arabic is a plus
  • Tech-savvy with good computing skills.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Self-starter with a high level of motivation
  • Outgoing and proactive personality
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Supply Chain Talks

About Supply Chain Talks

The key to operational success and efficiency for any organization is to have an efficiently well-designed supply chain management function that complements the organizational strategies, goals and objectives and is aptly supported by trained supply chain professionals.

At SCT, we appreciate and understand the needs and demands of the organization and provide customized solutions for all functions within the organization at strategic, tactical and operational levels. This is strategically supported and facilitated by executive headhunting services, leadership development and on-demand trainings and certifications for the organization’s human assets.

Other services offered in the value chain include project management, brand management, digital and social media marketing consultancy, market research and specialized content writing on supply chain market trends as well as comprehensive AI based IT technology solutions.

Our team of Supply Chain, Marketing & Branding, HR, Digital and IT technology Consultants are ready to partner as trusted advisors to your organization to develop strategies for not only surviving but thriving in the future.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Jeddah, SA
Year Founded
2020
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