Job Purpose:
The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and optimizing daily transportation and logistics operations. This role focuses on fleet management, trucks sourcing from suppliers, route planning, driver coordination, timely cargo delivery, cost control, and full compliance with local Saudi transport regulations (TGA / Wasl).
Job Summary:
The Logistics Supervisor plans, coordinates, and directs transport and logistics services to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations. The role involves managing fleet dispatching, optimizing haulage routes, tracking delivery performance, and coordinating with clients and internal teams to meet service level agreements (SLAs) while adhering to regulatory and safety standards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1.Transport & Fleet Operations Management:
• Oversee day-to-day transport activities, cargo movement, and delivery schedules.
• Manage and optimize fleet utilization, vehicle assignment, and route planning to minimize delivery delays and fuel costs.
• Monitor vehicle tracking systems (Wasl platform / GPS) to ensure real-time visibility of shipments and driver compliance.
2.Compliance & Regulatory Standards (Saudi Arabia):
• Ensure strict compliance with Saudi Transport General Authority (TGA) rules, operating cards, and vehicle inspection regulations.
• Manage truck entry/permit timings according to local traffic authorities' restrictions across Saudi regions.
• Oversee safety compliance, driver safety protocols, and health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards.
3.Performance & Cost Management:
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery (OTD), fleet maintenance costs, and turnaround times.
• Optimize operational expenses, fuel consumption, and cargo distribution efficiency.
• Address operational bottlenecks, delays, or emergency vehicle breakdowns promptly.
4.Stakeholder & Client Coordination:
• Serve as the primary contact for client logistical inquiries, custom clearances, and delivery updates.
• Coordinate with warehouse managers, dispatchers, and external vendors to maintain seamless supply chain operations.
• Handle client complaints or transport issues and implement effective corrective actions.
5.Team Leadership & Reporting:
• Lead, schedule, and evaluate transport supervisors, dispatchers, and drivers.
• Prepare weekly and monthly logistics performance reports, operational risk assessments, and executive summaries for senior management.
Requirements :
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of proven experience in logistics and transport operations management.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Transport General Authority (TGA) regulations and local traffic laws.
• Hands-on experience with Fleet Management Systems (FMS), Transport Management Systems (TMS), and GPS tracking tools.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills.
