Profit Centre Head / Business Head - Logistics

Emprego 21

Oman

Ref: OP726-02

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Heads the logistics business as the Profit Centre Head reporting to the MD.
- Directs the development and execution of standards, controls, policies, procedures and performance metrics to effectively and efficiently manage the movement, holding and staging of products to reduce costs and improve service results
- Provide strategic leadership in developing 3-5 year logistics network design including location of distribution warehouses, optimizing freight transportation modes and minimizing reverse logistics costs.
- Develops business processes improvements in conjunction with IT that lead / drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
- Create Logistics 3rd Party strategy and strengthen mutually beneficial supply chain relationships.
- Partners with key customers and internal partners to ensure Logistics meet supplier expectations to improve service and reduce costs.
- Responsible for developing collaborative supply solutions with customers through their strong understanding of supply chain inventory, transportation, warehousing, project management and continuous improvement practices.
- Assess and evaluate the current logistics and distribution operation to identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency and operational practices.
- Determine investment requirements in the logistics area perform cost/ benefit evaluation and coordinate with other business areas.
- Design alternative networks to improve logistics efficiency.
- Identify and implement supply chain initiatives with customers that result in reduce cost or improved customer collaboration and service translating logistics savings into volume and share growth.
- Monitor and communicate activity of the logistics and customer service groups through benchmarking, metrics, and reporting to measure success.
- Lead and provide direction to Logistics staff; build organizational capabilities ensuring development and succession plans in place for all key positions

Requirements

- Engineering Degree is a must. MBA in Operations Management / Logistics Management will be an added advantage
- Ability to lead and influence work groups that are not direct reports
- 15+ years of related work experience.
- Proven strong analytical and attention to detail skills.
- Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, superior organizational skills
- Positive attitude, high energy and strong initiative.
- Proven ability to implement improvements to processes and policies.
- Ability to research, reconcile and communicate business data.
- Effective team membership skills and high level of interpersonal skills.
- Displays adaptability and flexibility in changing business environments and roles.
- Ability to work well under pressure and maintain professional demeanor.
- Understanding and practical experience in Logistic software systems selection and management.
- Strong understanding of logistics financials.

About the Company

Founded in 2008, Emprego21 is a leading executive search recruitment consultancy in the Middle East & India.

We are dedicated to having a highly motivated and skilled team of professionals who perform the highest level of quality work each and every day

  • Our Business Philosophy
  • Use Innovation
  • Deliver exceptional results
  • Act with Integrity
  • Build Relationships for Life

We recruit across a wide range of industries and at all position levels. Our primary activity is Permanent staff recruitment and Temporary Staffing for either single, large volume or ongoing staffing requirements. We recruit at all employment levels from junior to senior and across a broad range of employee categories and sectors.

Commitment to our customers, employees, and strategic partners is the foundation of our mission.

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Contract Manager salaries in Oman

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OMR 1,550

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