Outbound Logistics Section Manager alfanar Electric

About the Role

Alfanar is seeking an Outbound Logistics Section Manager to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves managing and coordinating outbound logistics operations to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and accurate delivery of finished goods to customers, projects, and distribution centers. The manager will supervise transportation planning, shipment execution, and logistics provider performance, while maintaining compliance with company policies, service standards, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule outbound shipments based on sales orders, project timelines, and customer requirements.
• Consolidate shipment requests to optimize transportation costs and improve delivery efficiency.
• Oversee the daily dispatch of finished goods to wholesale, project, and export customers.
• Monitor shipment progress, ensure on-time delivery, and coordinate with transport providers to resolve issues.
• Evaluate transporter performance against key criteria such as on-time delivery and service reliability.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of shipping documents, including Proof of Delivery (POD), and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce outbound logistics costs through route optimization and negotiation with service providers.
• Address operational issues related to delivery delays, POD discrepancies, and payment processing for logistics providers.
• Supervise section staff, provide guidance and training, and track and report section-level KPIs.

General Management Responsibilities

• Recruit, recognize, and cultivate high performers to develop a robust second line of management.
• Manage low performers through improvement guidance or release, ensuring fair treatment and performance-based assessment.
• Take full responsibility for operations, anticipate problems, and make timely decisions.
• Deliver required results in a timely manner with specified quality and cost.
• Transform corporate goals into business plans, monitor performance, and initiate corrective actions.
• Develop organizational structure and ensure job descriptions are available for all roles.
• Develop and coordinate written systems, policies, and procedures, seeking automation opportunities.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and legal work environment in accordance with standard regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Proficiency in HR functions, including talent management and performance assessment.
• Ability to manage budgets and expenses for optimum cost efficiency.
• Familiarity with IT solutions relevant to logistics and business processes.
• Commitment to quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability to new techniques, technologies, and business models.

About Alfanar

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, specializing in the manufacturing and trading of a wide range of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products. Its portfolio also includes conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions. The company's primary manufacturing operations are based in Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex in Riyadh, equipped with modern facilities and staffed by skilled professionals. Alfanar emphasizes high-quality standards and the continuous development of its human capital, fostering a proactive work environment where employees are valued and empowered.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry. The salary for this position will be disclosed during the recruitment process.