Transport Officer

The transport officer coordinates product movement between production sites, depots and distribution points, helping ensure deliveries are safe, timely and cost-effective. The role supports transport planning, fleet coordination, compliance and service reporting across a busy supply chain. This position is part of transport planning and distribution logistics and contributes to reliable, professional day-to-day delivery. The successful candidate will follow established procedures, maintain accurate information and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve agreed standards.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include the following:

• Plan and coordinate vehicle movements, dispatches and delivery schedules to meet depot requirements.
• Monitor fleet availability, driver allocation, trip progress, delays and delivery exceptions.
• Ensure transport records, licences, vehicle documentation and safety checks remain current.
• Liaise with warehouses, depots, drivers and customer-facing teams to resolve distribution issues.
• Review transport costs, service performance and recurring route or utilisation problems.

A practical understanding of the function, sound prioritisation and timely escalation will help protect quality, safety, cost and customer commitments.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics or a related discipline is relevant.
• Around three years in logistics, supply chain or a leadership role is useful.
• Experience in FMCG distribution, scheduling and transport administration is advantageous.
• English communication, multitasking and reliable record keeping are important.

Candidates should show relevant experience, learn local procedures quickly and meet any required statutory or professional standards.

Skills and Competencies

The position needs planning, coordination, cost awareness and the ability to respond quickly to operational changes. A safety-led approach and careful handover of information help maintain delivery reliability across multiple destinations.

Employment Details

Employer: Almarai. Work location: Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Employment terms, working schedule, compensation and benefits should be confirmed with the employer during recruitment.