Operations Manager – Riyadh
Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Position:
Full-time, on-ground
About supplai
supplai is Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing cold-chain LTL logistics platform, helping F&B and FMCG businesses ship per pallet with full truckload speed, reduced costs, and no warehousing, all through a seamless digital experience.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced
Operations Manager
to lead and scale our on-ground operations in Riyadh. This role is pivotal to ensuring operational excellence, building strong carrier and client relationships, and driving efficiencies that directly impact growth and profitability. The Operations Manager will oversee a team of Operations Champions, while working closely with our aispace platform and cross-functional teams to align operations with the company’s broader objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and supervise the Operations Champions and aispace Admin team, providing guidance, coaching, and support in daily operations.
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Manage and strengthen carrier relationships, onboard new routes and carriers, and ensure efficient use of carrier capacity to maximize supplai’s net revenue profitability.
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Oversee the accurate and timely entry of route information, vehicle details, and driver profiles into the aispace platform in coordination with the admin team.
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Ensure client satisfaction by supporting Operations Champions in resolving order fulfillment issues and addressing inquiries promptly.
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Develop and execute strategies to scale operations, including expansion into new cities in line with company growth plans.
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Monitor and analyze operational data, KPIs, and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement.
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Collaborate with product and development teams to ensure operational requirements are reflected in new features and improvements.
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Drive a culture of efficiency, accountability, and high service quality across the operations team.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
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5-8 years of experience in logistics, operations management, or supply chain, ideally in fast-paced or tech-enabled environments.
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Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing teams and building operational processes.
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Excellent relationship management and communication skills in Arabic and English.
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Strong analytical mindset, comfortable with operational data and performance-driven decision-making.
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Tech-savvy, with hands-on experience using digital platforms for logistics or operations.
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Based in Riyadh with knowledge of the local logistics and carrier ecosystem.
Why Join supplai?
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Be part of one of Saudi Arabia’s most exciting logistics startups.
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Play a role in scaling operations that directly impact client satisfaction and business growth.
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Work in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment where talent is trusted and rewarded.
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Opportunity to shape the future of logistics in the Kingdom and beyond.