General Manager - Transportation
Skills
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Overview
- Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute long-term business strategy across UAE, GCC, and Jordan
- Drive market expansion and competitive positioning
- Identify new business opportunities in heavy transport and cargo sectors
- Commercial Management
- Lead client acquisition and key account management
- Manage tendering, pricing, and contract negotiations
- Build relationships with EPC contractors, logistics partners, and government entities
- Operations Management
- Oversee day-to-day transport operations and dispatch planning
- Ensure timely and efficient execution of all transport movements
- Monitor operational performance and service delivery standards
- Fleet Management
- Manage utilization and productivity of 100+ vehicles
- Oversee maintenance planning and reduce downtime
- Optimize fuel usage and overall fleet cost efficiency
- Cross-border logistics
- Manage transport operations across UAE, GCC, and Jordan
- Ensure compliance with customs procedures and border regulations
- Coordinate permits and documentation for international movements
• Project Cargo Management
- Oversee handling of oversized and heavy cargo
- Ensure proper planning for route surveys and load execution
- Manage specialized transport requirements and equipment usage
- Financial Management
- Own full P&L responsibility
- Control budgets, operational costs, and profitability
- Implement cost optimization and revenue improvement strategies
• Compliance & HSE
- Ensure adherence to transport laws and safety regulations
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental practices
- Manage risk, incidents, and regulatory requirements
- Team Leadership
- Lead and develop operations, fleet, and support teams
- Establish KPIs and performance management systems
- Build a strong accountability and performance culture
- Digital Integration
- Drive ERP utilization and process automation
- Implement fleet tracking and reporting systems
- Use data analytics to improve decision-making
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