Senior Planning Officer (Transport & Logistics)

Senior Planning Officer | Saudi Arabia, Al Kharj 

The Company:

Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.

Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”

Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almara Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others.

Almarai currently employs over 43,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan.

In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.

About the role:

Ensures all resources are align and available and to plan accordingly for Transport and Warehousing Operation run & monitor SAP Maintenance, SAP Fury, YMS, SAP TM and TMS Planning Scheduler.

Key Responsibilities

• System Utilization: Efficiently operate YMS, SAP TM, SAP Fiori, and TMS Planning tools to support daily logistics and transportation workflows.


• Reefer Plan Management: Update daily reefer plans, ensuring alignment between planned and actual activities. Coordinate with the scheduler upon approval of reefer plans.


• Warehouse Movement Reporting: Record and update daily warehouse movements, including pallet transfers. Plan and coordinate any unscheduled or additional material transfer requirements.


• Resource Planning & Coordination: Collaborate closely with Production Planning, Transport Operations, and the Yard Team to ensure resource availability. This includes managing Gulf backload plans and warehouse de-stuffing activities.


• Cross‑Functional Coordination: Maintain daily communication with Inventory Planning, warehouse teams, depot logistics support, and Supply Planning teams across Dairy, Bakery, and Poultry divisions.


• Fleet Maintenance Planning: Schedule daily PM service and general maintenance for the entire fleet, including all light vehicles—covering approximately 4,000 assets.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration or a related field.


• 1–2+ years of experience in planning or a relevant operational role.


• SAP knowledge is a plus.


• English Fluency

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.