Director of Supply Chain Distribution & Transportation (Saudi Arabia - site based)
Job Description
Director of Supply Chain Distribution & Transportation
Site based, Saudi Arabia - pls do NOT apply if you are unable to relocate to Saudi Arabia
Step into a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of transport logistics.
Ranked as one of the top employers in Saudi Arabia, our client, is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Director of Supply Chain Transportation to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of transport and distribution operations across a geographically widespread portfolio of facilities and properties.
In this site-based role, youll be at the heart of a transformative initiative, driving excellence across the entire transportation supply chainfrom fleet planning and 3PL management to operational oversight and performance optimization. If you&aposre passionate about high-impact logistics and thrive in complex, fast-evolving environments, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal teams to forecast needs and align logistics with company-wide growth targets
- Conduct field audits, lead training programs, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement
- Create and implement robust SOPs, KPIs, and compliance protocols for seamless transport execution
- Drive innovation through market monitoring and integration of next-gen logistics solutions
- Lead the strategic development and execution of end-to-end transportation and distribution frameworks
- Oversee performance, utilization, safety, and efficiency metrics across all logistics operations
- Prepare actionable reports and insights across daily, weekly, and strategic planning cycles
- Spearhead fleet planning, appraisal, and 3PL vendor selection to meet evolving operational needs
What We&aposre Looking For:
- 20+ years of transport and distribution experience, with at least 34 years at Director level
- A degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations
- Expertise in managing large-scale, multi-vendor fleet operations
- MBA desirable
- Proven track record in strategy execution, team leadership, and system integration
- Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills
Ready to lead transportation for one of the regions most exciting employers