Who we are
Opontia is the only digital-first consumer goods group in MENAT as well as Central & Eastern Europe, growing by acquiring successful e-commerce brands. We acquire, operate, and scale outstanding e-commerce brands with superstar products. Backed by leading global investors, we have raised one of the largest Series A rounds in the region at $42M. Our offices are located in Riyadh, Istanbul, Warsaw, and Dubai.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate Senior Manager specializing in Warehousing, Logistics, Marketplace, and D2C E-commerce to join us as Fulfillment & Logistics Senior Manager in our Riyadh, KSA office. Your responsibilities will include developing and managing our e-storage, order fulfillment, marketplace replenishment, last mile, and reverse logistics operations. Additionally, you will play a key role in the operational integration of Opontia's acquired brands in Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, onboard, and manage suitable partners for Storage, Fulfillment, and Last Mile logistics in Saudi Arabia.
- Develop, improve, and ensure compliance with SOPs and SLAs with internal and external stakeholders for online marketplaces, own websites, social commerce, and B2B channels.
- Drive governance processes internally and with partners.
- Conduct SWOT analyses, cost / benefit assessments, and operational strategy evaluations.
- Continuously challenge the status quo to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Monitor and improve performance metrics such as SLA fulfillment %, On Promise Attempts %, Delivery %, Lead Time, Customer Return Rate %, Fulfillment and Logistics NPS, among others.
- Maintain and validate functional reporting for real-time insights and trend analysis.
- Conduct due diligence on potential e-commerce brands for acquisition, assessing complexity and costs.
- Lead the operational integration of newly acquired brands to ensure seamless sales and customer experience.
- Collaborate on cross-functional projects involving Acquisitions, Brand Management, Tech, and Finance.
- Hire, manage, and coach a team of Fulfillment & Logistics professionals.
- Conduct staff performance reviews.
The perfect fit
Hands-on mentality and entrepreneurial attitude; willing to get involved in all aspects of operations.Data-driven decision-making approach.Proven track record of building, growing, and managing logistics and e-commerce operations (7-10 years in logistics, 2-5 years in e-commerce).Knowledge of e-fulfillment and last-mile operations in Saudi Arabia; experience in the Middle East, Europe, or Africa is a plus.Experience with tender management for freight and logistics services.Familiarity with managing freight and 3PL / 4PL providers.Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively.Fluent in Arabic and English.#J-18808-Ljbffr