Head of Logistics

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for a Head of Logistics to manage a comprehensive logistics strategy from sourcing OEM parts in China to distribution across Africa. You will ensure supply chain reliability, operational agility, and cost-effectiveness while promoting eco-friendly solutions. The ideal candidate has 12+ years in international supply chain management, strong vendor negotiation skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role offers exposure to a dynamic environment, significantly influencing the logistics backbone of a high-growth startup.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in international supply chain management, especially involving Africa.
• Proven record managing cost centers or P&L.
• Resilient and adaptable with strong stakeholder engagement aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics planning for importing parts from China to fulfillment hubs in Africa.
• Manage freight negotiated rates and vendor performance across transport modes.
• Ensure compliance with international import rules and sustainability protocols.

Skills

Vendor negotiation skills

Cost-efficiency mindset

Planning and organizational capabilities

Analytical capabilities

Cross-cultural management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or related field

MBA or Master's preferred

Job description

As the Head of Logistics youll own the end-to-end logistics strategy from sourcing OEM parts in China through shipping to Africa to managing distribution across varied markets. Youll ensure supply chain reliability cost-efficiency operational agility and compliance all key to supporting impact-driven expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead logistics planning for importing parts from China to fulfillment hubs in Africa.
• Manage freight negotiated rates and vendor performance across sea air and multimodal transport.
• Navigate customs compliance and optimize shipping timelines.
• Develop a centralized logistics hub in Dubai servicing multiple African markets.
• Orchestrate inbound consolidation and regional distribution to assembly units and swap locations.
• Collaborate with local teams to synchronize supply with demand across countries like Kenya Uganda and Nigeria.
• Drive cost reductions via volume agreements consolidation and strategic sourcing.
• Monitor metrics such as landed cost lead times and fill rates implementing continuous improvements.
• Align with procurement operations finance and country leadership to balance inventory and demand.
• Ensure compliance with international import rules and sustainability protocols.
• Promote eco-friendly logistics including optimized packaging and greener transport solutions.
• Build partnerships with freight forwarders customs agents carriers and regulatory bodies.
• Travel periodically to African locations to monitor logistics operations conduct audits and mentor local teams.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or related field; MBA or Masters preferred.
• 12 years of experience in international supply chain management especially involving Africa.
• Proven record managing cost centers or P&L with effective vendor negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial mindset adept at cost-efficiency and strategic sourcing.
• Exceptional planning organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Comfort with fast-paced agile environments and cross-cultural management.
• Resilient and adaptable with strong stakeholder engagement aptitude.

Why This Role Matters

• Impactful Mission: Contribute directly to companys growth in sustainable mobility across Africa.
• Challenging Environment: Build logistics infrastructure in dynamic emerging markets.
• Leadership Exposure: Shape the central logistics backbone in a high-growth startup with continental reach.
• Strategic Influence: Key role driving operational resilience cost-efficiency and regional scale.