GENERAL MANAGER (WAREHOUSING)

Job Description

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

Detailed expectations

• –  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

If interested, please send your cv to Thomas@MiddleEastExecutive.com