Transport and Service Supervisor Al Futtaim Automotive Supply Chain

About the Role

Al-Futtaim Automotive is seeking a Transport and Service Supervisor to join their Supply Chain team in Riyadh. This full-time role is essential for managing and optimizing vehicle movement and servicing within the automotive yard. The supervisor will ensure operational efficiency, timely vehicle dispatch, and effective communication across various stakeholders, while upholding safety and compliance standards in KSA.

Role Purpose and Impact

The Transport and Service Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining workflow efficiency and achieving high customer service levels. This involves maximizing fleet utilization, supervising staff, and controlling financial aspects such as trip allowances and fuel consumption. The position requires a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to established key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize SAP for daily transport planning activities to maintain system integrity and exceed customer service expectations.
• Ensure maximum fleet utilization and resource control, monitoring fleet availability and assigning vehicles based on priority, service, or customer needs.
• Monitor fleet running costs and fuel consumption, identifying areas for improvement and developing rectification plans.
• Collaborate with the QA Team to reduce accidents and damage across the supply chain, with a focus on road traffic accidents involving heavy vehicles.
• Prepare monthly reports including Trip Allowance, Vehicle Offload, Overtime Allowance, Car Carrier Allowance, Payroll, and Petty Cash Reports.
• Conduct regular Toolbox Training with Heavy Vehicle Drivers to maintain high standards of vehicle handling and driving.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly billing statements to the Transport Manager.
• Understand customer lead times and required KPIs, ensuring execution meets or exceeds expectations.
• Measure monthly customer KPIs based on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure standards are met and improvements are tracked.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in any discipline.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in transport planning or warehousing.
• Proficiency in MS Office for report generation.
• Demonstrated experience in logical thinking, planning, and decision-making.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh and operates within the Supply Chain division of Al-Futtaim Automotive. It involves coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth vehicle operations.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply for this full-time position.