Head of Logistics (Warehousing)

Job description / Role

A multinational 3PL with a growing warehouse & logistics operation in Saudi are currently looking for a Head of Logistics (Warehousing). In this role you will hold shared responsibility for the P&L of the operations in the KSA. You will be overseeing both operational and commercial aspects relating to the warehousing business

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for all current and future locations in the Kingdom which currently consist of both multi-user / dedicated facilities in 5 sites.
-  Direct leadership responsibility for operational teams with the task of developing direct reports and ensuring strong succession planning
- Support the regional sales function
-  Work alongside and support regional warehousing & logistics team with developing client specific solutions.
-  Drive continuous improvement programmes across all warehouse operations.
-  Drive quality improvement across all warehouse operations
-  Focus on training, health and safety issues, and continuous development of staff for higher performance
-  Develop strong relationships with major customers and implement customer retention techniques
-  Support and lead strategic projects related to the business in line with product and/or country strategy

Salary:
USD 10000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Main focus;

-  Hands on operational approach
-  To deliver operational performance in line with customer KPI’s
-  To ensure on a day to day process that operational SOP’s are being followed
-  To foresee operational challenges and deliver solutions
-  To ensure excellent inventory control techniques are in place
-  To motivate your teams using excellent man management skills
-  Issue very clear communications to your team regarding expectations
-  Use project management techniques to deliver operational change
-  To continuously train and educate your team with operational and system skills

Package

$10,000 per month
Healthcare

About the Company

The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.

We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.

Our specialist teams internally are;

• Commercial Management & Sales
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Strategic HR
• Strategy
• Engineering

The industries we focus on are;

• 3PL / Freight Forwarding
• Food & FMCG
• Medical & Pharmaceutical
• Ecommerce
• Retail
• Engineering