General Manager

A Leading Group In Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: SP610-05

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The GM will provide leadership to the world class company to achieve the key objectives of the company in the present market and build a strong brand in the industry. He will be responsible for the overall performance of the company in terms of both operational & financial areas. He will be responsible to develop & execute the business plan & the achievement of Key Performance Indicators in the areas of customer, financial, internal business processes, people & suppliers. He will Design, Plan & Manage all company resources to enhance value to all company stakeholders.

The General Manager will provide leadership to the company to achieve the key objectives of the company. He will be responsible for the overall performance of the company in terms of both operational & financial areas. He will be responsible to develop & execute the business plan & the achievement of Key Performance Indicators in the areas of customer, financial, internal business processes, people & suppliers. He will Design, Plan & Manage all company resources to enhance value to all company stakeholders.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Overlook, and take charge of the set-up process of the company & operations (operational processes, policies & procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, staff recruitment, training, selection of suppliers, local regulatory requirements etc)
• The GM should develop & Execute the Business Plan/Budgets/Balanced Score Card
• Develop Sales & Marketing efforts (including new client prospecting, develop suitable proposals for new customers) for the company to achieve revenue growth, secure new clients beyond the project anchor client & expand.
• The GM should develop all key suppliers to ensure company performance targets are met
• The GM should develop the key anchor client relationship through value added initiatives, innovative logistics solutions
• Provide guidance & direction for logistics solutions to customers & internal productivity/quality improvement projects
• The GM should Ensure compliance in Environment, Health and Safety , Financial, Systems & Controls
• Set targets (covering all Balanced Score Card areas) & performance evaluation of same on regular basis ensuring continual improvement
• Motivate, Direct & Develop the team to achieve their goals & targets

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree & or similar professional qualification.
• An MBA or a relevant post-graduate degree or logistics / SCM related professional qualification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the logistics (warehousing/transport) industry.
• Excellent Analytical & Communication skills ( A good command of English both written & spoken is essential)
• Excellent relationship management, networking & negotiation skills
• IT savvy & good financial acumen
• Experience in overseas logistics operations (especially in Oman / Middle East / GCC) would be definite advantage.

Candidates matching the above criteria, have a Once in a Life Time Opportunity to join a World Class logistics organization.