Logistics Specialist at SOUM (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
SOUM· Riyadh, Saudi Arabia·
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Job description
About Us: Soum is on a mission to revolutionise e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we are proud to have been named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024. Job Overview Manage and coordinate the day-to-day logistics of vehicles across the Cars journey, ensuring cars are moved between locations smoothly and on time.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in logistics, fleet operations, or a similar operational role
- Good coordination and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple vehicle movements and requests at the same time
- Strong communication and follow-up skills
- Good knowledge of Riyadh and transportation/logistics operations
- Automotive or fleet experience is a plus
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate vehicle transportation and movements between different locations
- Arrange pickups and deliveries based on operational needs
- Track vehicle movements and ensure timely completion
- Coordinate with drivers, inspectors, showroom, and Operations teams
- Follow up on any delays or issues and resolve them quickly
- Maintain accurate records and updates for all vehicle movements
- Support the overall Cars journey with any logistics-related requirements
Why work at SOUM
- Culture: Soum describes itself as looking for "innovators, the hungry, the go-getters" and offers autonomy to experiment, learn, fail, and grow. The team is called "Soumers" and has worked across 14+ countries from the US to South Korea.
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Mixed. Many roles are remote (e.g., Cairo-based positions), but some roles (e.g., Senior Compliance Officer, Operations roles) are on-site in Riyadh or Jeddah. The company has offices in Riyadh and Cairo.
- Global & Diverse Team: 90 employees spread across 8 countries (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, UAE, South Korea, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, US). Engineering and product teams are distributed.
- Engineering Culture: AI/ML is core to the product; they deploy models for recommendations, dynamic pricing, predictive analytics, and fraud detection. The technical team makes up ~12% of headcount.
- Growth Trajectory: High-growth startup (10%+ YoY headcount growth, expanding geographies and categories) offering significant ownership and impact.
- Compensation: Senior Software Engineer roles reported at ~SAR 128,877/month. Overall employer rating is 3.7/5 (19 reviews on LinkedIn), with Culture rated 3.6 and Career growth rated 3.5.
- AI in Hiring: Soum discloses that they use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process (reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, identifying signals), but final decisions are made by humans.