Senior Manager - Logistics Systems

The Red Sea Development Company

Job Purpose:

The Senior Manager Logistics Systems & Technology is responsible for leading the strategy, design, implementation, integration, and continuous optimization of logistics systems across the supply chain and logistics network. This role oversees logistics digital transformation initiatives including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Freight Management Systems (FMS), Asset Management Systems (AMS), RFID, RPA, and any related systems and automation technologies.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the company s Logistics Systems & Technology, ensuring real-time visibility, efficiency, and optimization across all Logistics functions. This includes overseeing the performance and development of the Logistics Systems team, and ensuring seamless coordination across warehousing, transportation and International Freight. The role is critical to ensuring that the company s Logistics operations are continuously optimized, aligned with strategic goals, and deliver cost-effective solutions that enhance customer satisfaction.

The role acts as the primary owner of logistics systems architecture, vendor strategy, and solution roadmap, ensuring seamless integration with SAP and other enterprise platforms while enabling scalable, efficient, and data-driven logistics operations. The Senior Manager works closely with Supply Chain Operations, Corporate Procurement, IT, SAP teams, and external vendors to deliver robust, future-ready logistics solutions aligned with business objectives.

Strategic Contribution

• Define and own the logistics systems strategy and roadmap aligned with the organization s supply chain, logistics, and digital transformation objectives.
• Lead enterprise-wide logistics systems initiatives including WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS, RFID, RPA, and logistics automation solutions.
• Establish technology standards, system architecture, and integration principles for logistics platforms.
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on logistics systems capabilities, risks, investments, and transformation opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Logistics Systems & Technology team members, setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Proactively identify logistics systems and operational risks, define mitigation strategies, and act as the escalation point for critical system or operational issues impacting supply chain continuity.
• Ensure that Logistics Systems & Technology operations support high levels of customer satisfaction, with an emphasis on on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness to customer needs.

Operational

• Lead the drafting of RFPs, RFIs, and technical specifications for logistics systems and automation technologies.
• Manage vendor evaluations, technical assessments, and solution selection in collaboration with Corporate Procurement.
• Oversee vendor performance, SLAs, contracts, and ongoing system support arrangements.
• Lead day-to-day Logistics Systems & Technology operations supporting warehousing, transportation, and international freight activities, ensuring system stability, performance, and minimal operational disruption.

Logistics Systems Implementation & Integration

• Lead end-to-end implementation of logistics systems including WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS, RFID, and RPA solutions across warehouses, distribution centers, and transport networks.
• Ensure seamless integration of logistics systems with SAP (MM, SD, FI), data platforms, and third-party solutions.
• Oversee system testing, UAT, go-live, hypercare, and stabilization activities.
• Ensure logistics systems provide end-to-end, real-time visibility across warehousing, transportation, and international freight operations.

Business & Technical Requirements Management

• Lead the definition and governance of logistics systems business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Translate logistics operational needs into scalable system solutions and architectures.
• Ensure solutions support standardization, automation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Logistics Asset & Infrastructure Enablement

• Support logistics asset infrastructure enablement including automation equipment, scanners, RFID hardware, IoT devices, and network connectivity.
• Ensure alignment between physical logistics assets and system capabilities.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in logistics systems, supply chain management, technology, or digital transformation roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Proven experience managing Internal and external teams and coordinating across different supply chain functions (e.g., IT, System, warehousing, transportation, sourcing, purchasing).
• Proven leadership experience in implementing large-scale logistics systems (WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS).
• Strong experience with SAP integration within logistics environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading RFPs, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing multi-vendor, multi-site logistics systems implementations.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or other relevant certifications are desirable.
• Six Sigma or Lean certifications preferred.