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About the Role

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Logistics Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for managing the day-to-day logistics activities that support the company’s general operations. The role focuses on coordinating transportation, deliveries, suppliers, freight forwarders, shipment schedules, and logistics documentation to ensure materials and operational supplies move efficiently and on time.

Reporting Structure and Collaboration

The Logistics Manager will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager. This position requires close collaboration with various internal departments, including Procurement, Warehousing, Finance, Projects, and Operations. The role is critical for ensuring reliable logistics execution, effective vendor coordination, cost control, shipment visibility, and continuous improvement of logistics processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Shipment Planning & Scheduling: Plan and coordinate inbound, outbound, and domestic shipments based on operational priorities. Prepare delivery schedules, confirm transport availability, follow up on dispatches, and proactively address delays or capacity constraints.
• Freight Forwarding & Transportation Coordination: Coordinate with freight forwarders, transport companies, and couriers. Select practical transport solutions, monitor shipment progress, confirm deliveries, and resolve transportation issues promptly.
• Supplier & Delivery Coordination: Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to confirm collection dates, delivery windows, quantities, documentation, and receiving requirements. Ensure materials and supplies are delivered to the correct location according to agreed schedules.
• Vendor Performance Management: Manage logistics vendors and service providers to maintain reliable service and competitive costs. Monitor KPIs, service levels, response times, delivery performance, and commercial terms, and support vendor evaluations and contract renewals.
• Inventory & Warehouse Coordination: Coordinate with warehouse and inventory teams to align shipment arrivals, receiving capacity, stock requirements, transfers, and dispatch priorities. Maintain clear records of movements and support the timely resolution of logistics or inventory discrepancies.
• Customs & Logistics Documentation: Prepare and review shipping and customs documentation where applicable, including invoices, packing lists, delivery notes, transport documents, and clearance requirements. Coordinate with customs brokers and relevant parties to avoid preventable delays and documentation errors.
• Team Coordination & HSE Compliance: Supervise or coordinate logistics staff as assigned, communicate daily priorities, and support performance and training needs. Ensure logistics activities follow company HSE requirements, site rules, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Process Optimization & Reporting: Maintain logistics records, shipment trackers, cost data, and performance reports. Develop and improve standard operating procedures, identify recurring bottlenecks, and implement practical improvements that increase visibility, efficiency, and service reliability.

Performance Expectations

• Achieve at least 98% of planned deliveries completed within agreed delivery windows.
• Maintain at least 99% accuracy and completeness of logistics, shipping, and customs documentation where applicable.
• Ensure logistics spending is maintained within approved budgets, supported by measurable cost-saving and route or vendor optimization initiatives.
• Secure at least 95% vendor compliance with agreed service levels, response times, and delivery-performance targets.
• Ensure timely resolution of shipment delays, delivery exceptions, and documentation issues with minimal disruption to operations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date shipment tracking, logistics records, and management reporting for routine logistics movements.
• Demonstrate annual improvement in logistics reliability, process efficiency, vendor performance, or operating cost.

Required Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in logistics management or a related field.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this full-time opportunity with Saudi Gold Refinery Co.