Head of Logistics

Overview

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the company’s logistics strategy to support project timelines, cost targets, and quality standards.
• Lead logistics planning for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring efficient material flow from procurement to site delivery.
• Establish KPIs and performance dashboards to monitor logistics efficiency, cost control, and supplier performance.

• Material & Supply Chain Management

• Oversee end‑to‑end material management including forecasting, warehousing, inventory control, and distribution.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials for elite villas, high‑rise structures, and signature apartment projects, considering unique technical and architectural requirements.
• Optimize storage solutions, site logistics layouts, and material handling processes to reduce waste and delays.

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage relationships with suppliers, transport companies, and logistics service providers to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, engineering, project management, and site teams to align logistics with project schedules.
• Negotiate logistics contracts and service agreements to secure competitive pricing and high service quality.

• Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all logistics operations comply with local regulations, HSE standards, and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to transportation, storage, and material availability.
• Implement robust documentation, tracking, and reporting systems for full supply chain transparency.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing logistics team across multiple project sites.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in logistics management within the construction or real estate contracting industry.
• Proven experience supporting elite villa projects, high‑rise buildings, and premium residential developments.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, site logistics, and supply chain best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large‑scale, multi‑site logistics operations.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CSCP, CIPS).
• Experience with ERP systems and digital logistics tools.
• Background working with top‑tier contracting companies in the GCC.

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