Logistics Manager

About the Role

Talents Sea is seeking a Logistics Manager to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves planning, coordinating, and controlling all logistics activities for HV/EHV Underground Cable (UGC) projects. The manager will ensure the timely and safe movement, storage, handling, and delivery of cables, equipment, materials, and project resources to and from project sites.

The position requires close coordination with various internal and external stakeholders, including Project Management, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, Construction, HSE, QA/QC, suppliers, transporters, and client representatives, to ensure uninterrupted project execution and compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive logistics plans for projects.
• Plan and coordinate the transportation of materials, equipment, tools, and project resources.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with Procurement, Warehouse, Construction, and Project teams.
• Ensure materials are delivered to project sites according to approved schedules and operational priorities.
• Arrange suitable transportation, including heavy-haulage and specialized vehicles as required.
• Coordinate loading, unloading, lifting, positioning, and handling of sensitive materials and equipment.
• Ensure proper handling, transportation, storage, and protection of materials to prevent damage.
• Plan delivery routes considering road restrictions, bridge and load limitations, traffic conditions, access constraints, and site conditions.
• Coordinate with local authorities, transport contractors, and relevant stakeholders to obtain transportation permits and approvals.
• Monitor transportation activities and ensure timely delivery to project locations.
• Coordinate logistics requirements for installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure the availability and timely mobilization of equipment, tools, temporary facilities, and site resources.
• Coordinate material movements between project sites, warehouses, and storage facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of material dispatches, deliveries, transportation documents, and delivery acknowledgements.
• Monitor logistics costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors regarding delivery schedules and logistics requirements.
• Verify delivery documentation, packing lists, delivery notes, and material quantities.
• Coordinate with warehouse and store teams for receiving, inspection, storage, and release of materials.
• Ensure appropriate storage conditions for materials, equipment, and other project resources.
• Support project teams in resolving delivery delays, transportation issues, material damage, and site access constraints.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics reports for management.
• Monitor logistics KPIs, delivery performance, vehicle utilization, and transportation costs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, HSE requirements, and local regulations.
• Ensure all transportation and lifting activities are performed safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate with HSE teams on vehicle safety, lifting plans, route assessments, and transportation risk assessments.
• Manage logistics subcontractors, transport companies, drivers, and service providers.
• Maintain proper documentation for vehicles, drivers, permits, insurance, and transportation activities.
• Provide logistics support during project mobilization, demobilization, and final removal of materials and equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in logistics management, preferably within the HV/EHV Underground Cable (UGC) project sector.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and control complex logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations, safety standards, and project execution requirements.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring active engagement with various project sites and stakeholders to ensure seamless logistics operations.