Managing Director (International Logistics & Transportation Provider)
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Job Summary
Company Overview
The Company is an international logistics and transportation provider operating across the GCC region delivering endtoend logistics project cargo and supplychain solutions for industrial clients including (but not limited to) renewable energy power generation infrastructure and heavy industry. The Company focuses on complex timecritical and oversized cargo multimodal transportation port operations customs clearance and regional distribution.
Role Purpose
The Managing Director (GCC) will be responsible for the overall leadership commercial performance and operational excellence of the Companys GCC business. The role requires full P&L responsibility strong market development capabilities and the ability to build a scalable compliant and highperforming regional organization.
The Managing Director will represent the Company at seniorexecutive and governmental levels drive strategic growth ensure robust governance and risk management and strengthen the Companys position as a trusted logistics partner in the region.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute the Companys GCC regional strategy in line with Boardapproved objectives.
- Identify priority markets sectors and key accounts across the GCC.
- Lead market entry expansion and diversification initiatives.
- Build longterm partnerships with clients ports authorities contractors and key stakeholders.
Commercial & Business Development
- Own full P&L responsibility for the GCC region.
- Drive revenue growth through new client acquisition and expansion of existing accounts.
- Lead contract negotiations for major logistics project cargo and framework agreements.
- Approve pricing strategies commercial terms and risk allocation for major deals.
- Oversee tendering bidding and proposal processes for large and complex projects.
Operations & Execution
- Ensure highquality execution of logistics operations including:
- Project cargo and heavylift transportation
- Multimodal logistics (sea road)
- Port handling and storage
- Establish and monitor operational KPIs (cost safety delivery quality).
Governance Risk & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with local laws customs regulations sanctions and international trade requirements.
- Implement robust internal controls approval frameworks and delegation of authority.
Requirements
Key Qualifications & Experience
Senior leadership experience (Managing Director Regional Director Country Manager or equivalent) in a large international logistics or transportation company (e.g. DSV DHL KuehneNagel DB Schenker Bolloré CEVA etc.).
Strong experience in the GCC logistics market including customs ports free zones and regulatory frameworks.
Proven track record in project logistics and heavy cargo preferably in renewable energy power infrastructure or industrial projects.
Full P&L ownership experience and strong commercial acumen.
Experience managing large multicultural teams.
Strong contract negotiation and stakeholdermanagement skills.
Excellent understanding of risk management compliance and corporate governance.
Education
Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Engineering Business Administration or
related field.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a strong advantage.
Language Requirements
Fluent English (written and spoken) mandatory
Arabic is a strong advantage
Additional languages are a plus
Travel
Regular travel across GCC countries is required
Company Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing / Government Administration / Military and International Affairs
Key Skills
- Javase
- Analysis
- Legal Operations
- Light Vehicle Driving
- Adobe Indesign
