Senior Manager - Logistics Systems

Company: Red Sea Coastal Trading Company

Job Purpose

Strategic Contribution

• Define and own the logistics systems strategy and roadmap aligned with the organization’s supply chain, logistics, and digital transformation objectives.
• Lead enterprise-wide logistics systems initiatives including WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS, RFID, RPA, and logistics automation solutions.
• Establish technology standards, system architecture, and integration principles for logistics platforms.
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on logistics systems capabilities, risks, investments, and transformation opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Logistics Systems & Technology team members, setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Proactively identify logistics systems and operational risks, define mitigation strategies, and act as the escalation point for critical system or operational issues impacting supply chain continuity.
• Ensure that Logistics Systems & Technology operations support high levels of customer satisfaction, with an emphasis on on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness to customer needs.

Operational

• Lead the drafting of RFPs, RFIs, and technical specifications for logistics systems and automation technologies.
• Manage vendor evaluations, technical assessments, and solution selection in collaboration with Corporate Procurement.
• Oversee vendor performance, SLAs, contracts, and ongoing system support arrangements.
• Lead day-to-day Logistics Systems & Technology operations supporting warehousing, transportation, and international freight activities, ensuring system stability, performance, and minimal operational disruption.

Logistics Systems Implementation & Integration

• Lead end-to-end implementation of logistics systems including WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS, RFID, and RPA solutions across warehouses, distribution centers, and transport networks.
• Ensure seamless integration of logistics systems with SAP (MM, SD, FI), data platforms, and third-party solutions.
• Oversee system testing, UAT, go-live, hypercare, and stabilization activities.
• Ensure logistics systems provide end-to-end, real-time visibility across warehousing, transportation, and international freight operations.

Business & Technical Requirements Management

• Lead the definition and governance of logistics systems business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Translate logistics operational needs into scalable system solutions and architectures.
• Ensure solutions support standardization, automation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Logistics Asset & Infrastructure Enablement

• Support logistics asset infrastructure enablement including automation equipment, scanners, RFID hardware, IoT devices, and network connectivity.
• Ensure alignment between physical logistics assets and system capabilities.

Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards and Reports

• Define and enforce logistics systems policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and data governance standards.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, process flows, and operating procedures.
• Provide executive-level MIS reporting on logistics systems performance, risks, and roadmap progress.
• Define, track, and report Logistics Systems KPIs and performance metrics, providing regular updates to senior leadership on risks, achievements, and improvement areas.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Ensure logistics systems support safety, quality, and environmental compliance across warehouse and transport operations.
• Promote data accuracy, system reliability, and operational resilience.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through system optimization, automation, and analytics.
• Benchmark logistics systems and automation solutions against global best practices.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, productivity improvement, and service level enhancement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in logistics systems, supply chain management, technology, or digital transformation roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Proven experience managing Internal and external teams and coordinating across different supply chain functions (e.g., IT, System, warehousing, transportation, sourcing, purchasing).
• Proven leadership experience in implementing large-scale logistics systems (WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS).
• Strong experience with SAP integration within logistics environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading RFPs, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing multi-vendor, multi-site logistics systems implementations.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or other relevant certifications are desirable.
• Six Sigma or Lean certifications preferred.