Regional Head , Implementation & Continuous Improvement

Kuehne+Nagel; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader in Dubai is seeking a Regional Head – Implementation & Continuous Improvement. In this role, you will optimize operations, lead strategic initiatives across the MEA region, and ensure alignment with global standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in supply chain or logistics, including leadership experience, and a strong grasp of continuous improvement methodologies. Develop your career in a collaborative environment that values innovation and impact on global supply chains.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field; Master’s is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years in supply chain/logistics; at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and strategic project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of global customer initiatives across the MEA region.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement strategies, including simulations and Lean/Six Sigma projects.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Problem-Solving

Communication

Supply Chain Design

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Llamasoft

AnyLogic

Job description

A career at Kuehne+Nagel is much more than logistics

Working in an operational team at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimizing processes and ensuring the smooth flow of inventory and shipments. But that’s not all. Thanks to your work, essential medicines reach patients on time, and critical deliveries — from wind turbines to semiconductors — get where they are needed. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work is far more impactful than you might imagine.

At Kuehne+Nagel, your work shapes the flow of goods across continents, enabling customers to operate efficiently and reliably. As a Regional Head for Implementation and Continuous Improvement in our MEA Road Logistics network, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing operations, delivering seamless global customer projects, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your strategic leadership ensures that vital supply chains run smoothly, impacting businesses and communities across the region.

As the Regional Head – Implementation & Continuous Improvement, you will lead the strategic initiatives across the Middle East & Africa, ensuring consistent execution of the Global Road Customer Implementation Methodology (GCIM) and delivering operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, regional teams, and global leadership to enhance network efficiency and drive continuous improvement.

How you create impact

• Leading the implementation of global customer initiatives across the MEA region, ensuring alignment with GCIM standards.
• Developing and executing continuous improvement strategies, including network modeling, simulations, Lean/Six Sigma projects, and service model innovation.
• Serving as a subject matter expert in customer-facing supply chain design, partnering with sales to co-develop and present optimized solutions to key global customers.
• Managing strategic execution programs, ensuring transparency, alignment, and collaboration between leadership and local execution teams.
• Building, mentoring, and leading a high-performing team of implementation and continuous improvement specialists.
• Leveraging advanced analytics to monitor performance, forecast needs, identify bottlenecks, and proactively address risks.
• Facilitating cross-country sharing of best practices and collaborating with operations, sales, finance, and IT teams to ensure successful initiative delivery.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or related fields, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record managing and delivering complex, multi-country or regional projects.
• Expertise in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and strategic project implementation.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain design software (e.g., Llamasoft, AnyLogic) and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Deep understanding of road logistics market dynamics in the MEA region, including customs regulations, infrastructure, and local market nuances.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive change in a multicultural environment.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you will have the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that shape the future of road logistics across the MEA region. We offer a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused environment, where you can develop your leadership skills, drive continuous improvement, and make a tangible impact on global supply chain

Who we are

Logistics shapes our everyday lives — from the products we use to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work is more than logistics — it enables both ordinary and extraordinary moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision for the future, we provide a safe and stable environment where your career truly matters. Whether we are delivering life‑saving medicines, implementing sustainable transport solutions, or supporting local communities, the work you do has a real impact. Your career is far more meaningful than you might imagine.

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