Logistics & Supply Chain Manager - Manufacturing

Job DescriptionRole OverviewThe Logistics & Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations, including warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, import/export activities, and overall supply chain performance.This is a critical leadership role requiring a hands-on, data-driven professional who can improve operational efficiency, enhance supply chain visibility, control costs, strengthen service reliability, and drive continuous improvement across logistics and supply chain functions within a manufacturing or industrial environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLogistics & Supply Chain ManagementManage end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations across manufacturing, warehousing, suppliers, and customers.Plan and oversee inbound and outbound logistics activities.Ensure efficient movement of raw materials, finished goods, and inventory throughout the supply chain.Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve performance.Enhance supply chain visibility, responsiveness, and operational control.Warehouse & Inventory ManagementLead warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and stock control.Improve inventory accuracy and minimize stock discrepancies.Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, and excess inventory.Optimize warehouse layout, storage utilization, material handling, and inventory processes.Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.Transportation & DistributionManage transportation planning, route optimization, shipment scheduling, and delivery execution.Improve fleet utilization and third-party logistics performance.Monitor and improve on-time delivery performance.Investigate and resolve delivery delays, damages, customer complaints, and service issues.Ensure transportation activities comply with safety and regulatory requirements.Import, Export & Customs OperationsOversee import/export activities, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and shipping documentation.Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth customs and logistics processes.Manage shipment tracking and proactively address delays, clearance issues, and documentation gaps.Ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations and customs requirements.Vendor & Service Provider ManagementManage relationships with logistics providers, freight forwarders, transport companies, customs brokers, and warehouse partners.Evaluate vendor performance against service, cost, quality, compliance, and operational KPIs.Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives with external partners.Cost Control & Process ImprovementMonitor logistics, warehousing, transportation, and distribution costs.Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.Develop SOPs and process controls for logistics, inventory, warehousing, and transportation operations.Support digital transformation initiatives including ERP systems, inventory tracking tools, barcode systems, and reporting dashboards.Prepare performance reports and dashboards covering logistics KPIs, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.Leadership & Team ManagementLead logistics, warehouse, transportation, dispatch, and supply chain teams.Establish clear KPIs, performance objectives, and accountability measures.Build a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement.Coach, mentor, and develop team members to enhance performance and succession readiness.Collaborate closely with Production, Procurement, Planning, Sales, Finance, Quality, HSE, and senior leadership teams.RequirementsRequirementsEducationBachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.ExperienceMinimum 10 years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Transportation, Distribution, or Industrial Operations.Minimum 5 years of experience leading and managing teams.Strong experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, electrical products, construction materials, or heavy industry environments.Proven experience managing warehousing, inventory control, transportation, distribution, and supply chain operations.Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC markets is preferred.Strong understanding of import/export processes, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and logistics compliance.Technical SkillsStrong knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles and best practices.Expertise in Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Transportation Planning, and Distribution Operations.Experience with ERP systems and supply chain reporting tools.Strong understanding of logistics cost management and operational KPI monitoring.Ability to develop and implement SOPs, process improvements, and operational controls.Experience with inventory optimization, forecasting, and warehouse productivity initiatives.Familiarity with digital logistics tools, barcode systems, and supply chain automation solutions.Leadership & CompetenciesStrong leadership and people-management skills.Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.Strong analytical and reporting skills.Cost-control and operational efficiency mindset.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills.Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.Strong execution, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.High attention to detail and process discipline.Ability to drive change and continuous improvement initiatives.Preferred CertificationsThe following certifications are considered an advantage:CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution)CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management)CILT CertificationsSix Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt)Other recognized Supply Chain or Logistics certificationsLanguage RequirementsFluent English communication skills.Arabic language skills are preferred.Must-Have Requirements 10+ years of Logistics & Supply Chain experience within Manufacturing or Industrial environments. Minimum 5 years of team leadership experience. Strong background in Warehousing, Inventory Management, Transportation, and Distribution. Experience with ERP systems and Supply Chain reporting. Knowledge of Import/Export, Customs Clearance, and Freight Operations. Strong cost-control, process improvement, and operational excellence mindset. Experience working in complex manufacturing, industrial, or engineering sectors. Strong English communication skills. Arabic is a plus.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Logistics & Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations, including warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, import/export activities, and overall supply chain performance.

This is a critical leadership role requiring a hands-on, data-driven professional who can improve operational efficiency, enhance supply chain visibility, control costs, strengthen service reliability, and drive continuous improvement across logistics and supply chain functions within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Manage end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations across manufacturing, warehousing, suppliers, and customers.
• Plan and oversee inbound and outbound logistics activities.
• Ensure efficient movement of raw materials, finished goods, and inventory throughout the supply chain.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Enhance supply chain visibility, responsiveness, and operational control.

Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Lead warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and stock control.
• Improve inventory accuracy and minimize stock discrepancies.
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, and excess inventory.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage utilization, material handling, and inventory processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

Transportation & Distribution

• Manage transportation planning, route optimization, shipment scheduling, and delivery execution.
• Improve fleet utilization and third-party logistics performance.
• Monitor and improve on-time delivery performance.
• Investigate and resolve delivery delays, damages, customer complaints, and service issues.
• Ensure transportation activities comply with safety and regulatory requirements.

Import, Export & Customs Operations

• Oversee import/export activities, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth customs and logistics processes.
• Manage shipment tracking and proactively address delays, clearance issues, and documentation gaps.
• Ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations and customs requirements.

Vendor & Service Provider Management

• Manage relationships with logistics providers, freight forwarders, transport companies, customs brokers, and warehouse partners.
• Evaluate vendor performance against service, cost, quality, compliance, and operational KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives with external partners.

Cost Control & Process Improvement

• Monitor logistics, warehousing, transportation, and distribution costs.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
• Develop SOPs and process controls for logistics, inventory, warehousing, and transportation operations.
• Support digital transformation initiatives including ERP systems, inventory tracking tools, barcode systems, and reporting dashboards.
• Prepare performance reports and dashboards covering logistics KPIs, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead logistics, warehouse, transportation, dispatch, and supply chain teams.
• Establish clear KPIs, performance objectives, and accountability measures.
• Build a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to enhance performance and succession readiness.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Procurement, Planning, Sales, Finance, Quality, HSE, and senior leadership teams.

Requirements

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Transportation, Distribution, or Industrial Operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading and managing teams.
• Strong experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, electrical products, construction materials, or heavy industry environments.
• Proven experience managing warehousing, inventory control, transportation, distribution, and supply chain operations.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC markets is preferred.
• Strong understanding of import/export processes, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and logistics compliance.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles and best practices.
• Expertise in Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Transportation Planning, and Distribution Operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of logistics cost management and operational KPI monitoring.
• Ability to develop and implement SOPs, process improvements, and operational controls.
• Experience with inventory optimization, forecasting, and warehouse productivity initiatives.
• Familiarity with digital logistics tools, barcode systems, and supply chain automation solutions.

Leadership & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Cost-control and operational efficiency mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Strong execution, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• High attention to detail and process discipline.
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Certifications

The following certifications are considered an advantage:

• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
• CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution)
• CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management)
• CILT Certifications
• Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt)
• Other recognized Supply Chain or Logistics certifications

Language Requirements

• Fluent English communication skills.
• Arabic language skills are preferred.

Must-Have Requirements

• 10+ years of Logistics & Supply Chain experience within Manufacturing or Industrial environments.
• Minimum 5 years of team leadership experience.
• Strong background in Warehousing, Inventory Management, Transportation, and Distribution.
• Experience with ERP systems and Supply Chain reporting.
• Knowledge of Import/Export, Customs Clearance, and Freight Operations.
• Strong cost-control, process improvement, and operational excellence mindset.
• Experience working in complex manufacturing, industrial, or engineering sectors.
• Strong English communication skills. Arabic is a plus.

SSC HR Solutions is specialized in BPO services with a primary focus on a recruitment and outsourcing services that supports businesses in their recruitment needs. Serving over 80 companies worldwide prominently featured on the Fortune 500. With more than 5,000 successful hires, including 1,000 outsourced employees; SSC proactively seeks, nurtures, and cultivates talent within the corporate realm.Our outsourcing services include but are not limited to: (i) Payroll, (ii) Social Insurance, (iii) Labor Law Consultation, (iv) Medical Insurance, (v) Recruitment Services and (vi) Fully Equipped Integrated Office Spaces.Contact us if you are pursuing prospective talent for your business or are looking to expand your job search.SSC Egypt looks forward to connecting you with your future. If you are interested or have any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us. - Email Contact: Career@ssc-hr.com- Website: https://ssc-hr.com/

SSC HR Solutions is specialized in BPO services with a primary focus on a recruitment and outsourcing services that supports businesses in their recruitment needs.

Serving over 80 companies worldwide prominently featured on the Fortune 500. With more than 5,000 successful hires, including 1,000 outsourced employees; SSC proactively seeks, nurtures, and cultivates talent within the corporate realm.

Our outsourcing services include but are not limited to: (i) Payroll, (ii) Social Insurance, (iii) Labor Law Consultation, (iv) Medical Insurance, (v) Recruitment Services and (vi) Fully Equipped Integrated Office Spaces.

Contact us if you are pursuing prospective talent for your business or are looking to expand your job search.

SSC Egypt looks forward to connecting you with your future. If you are interested or have any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us.

- Email Contact: Career@ssc-hr.com

- Website: https://ssc-hr.com/