Logistics & Operations Lead

We are looking for a Logistics & Operations Lead to join the Autobia team. This role leads our inbound and outbound logistics across all fulfillment centers, ensuring the on‑time collection of purchase orders from suppliers and the on‑time delivery of orders to customers. Leading two teams through their respective supervisors and overseeing the company’s fleet assets, the role owns day‑to‑day logistics performance, external transport relationships, and operational risk mitigation.

Beyond logistics, this role acts as a key deputy within the operations function—supporting the Operations Manager on daily issues, stepping in as Operations Manager in their absence, and representing Autobia in government transactions related to the operations department.

Location:
Riyadh or Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

• Lead and oversee end‑to‑end inbound and outbound logistics operations across Autobia's fulfillment centers.
• Lead two teams through their supervisors—setting direction, priorities, and performance standards, and developing supervisor and team capability.
• Ensure on‑time collection of purchase orders from suppliers and on‑time delivery of orders to customers.
• Ensure customer deliveries are triggered, tracked, and recorded on time and accurately within the system.
• Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including shipping companies, third‑party carriers, and transport providers.
• Monitor logistics SLAs, and resolve or elevate performance gaps when necessary.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate inbound and outbound logistics risks—delivery delays, capacity constraints, supplier collection failures, and fleet availability.
• Reduce in‑transit damages and losses through better carrier selection, handling standards, and packaging/loading practices.
• Source and onboard stronger logistics partners, and negotiate improved contracting terms (pricing, SLAs, liability, and damage accountability) with shipping and transport companies.
• Continuously evaluate carrier performance and rebalance volume toward the best‑performing, lowest‑risk providers.

• Manage fleet assets across their full lifecycle, including vehicle utilization, maintenance scheduling, regulatory compliance, and cost control.
• Plan and execute proper fleet phase‑out and phase‑in, ensuring continuity of capacity and optimal total cost of ownership.

• Improve vehicle routing to lower cost, distance, and delivery times across inbound and outbound flows.
• Increase load capacity utilization per trip to reduce the number of trips and overall logistics cost.
• Reduce total inbound and outbound logistics cost through route, capacity, and consolidation improvements.
• Leverage technology and data to enhance visibility, on‑time delivery triggering, and accurate recording of logistics events.

• Support the Operations Manager in resolving daily operational issues across fulfillment and logistics.
• Act as the Operations Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of operations and decision‑making.
• Represent Autobia in all government transactions related to the operations department.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with procurement, sales, and fulfillment teams to align logistics with broader operational priorities.

• Maintain and update operational and logistics performance dashboards, reports, and KPI trackers.
• Collect, validate, and analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly operational performance reports for management.
• Document and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process maps for logistics and operations.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for recurring operational issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational audits to ensure adherence to company standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or warehouse operations, including experience leading teams through supervisors or team leads.
• Proven experience managing inbound/outbound logistics and fleet operations.
• Familiarity with Saudi government and regulatory transactions related to logistics and operations is strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Metabase) is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Arabic and English proficiency—Arabic required for government transactions.
• Valid Saudi driving license preferred (for fleet oversight).