Regional Logistics Leader, Middle East & GCC

LVMH; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

LVMH is seeking a Regional Logistics Manager - Middle East to oversee the flow of goods between origins, the Dubai distribution centre and 24 stores across six countries. You will lead a team of four Logistics Executives, manage carriers and brokers, and ensure service, cost and regulatory compliance across all lanes.

You will own end-to-end inbound visibility, steer the inbound forwarder, plan for events and store openings, and maintain compliance with customs and regulatory bodies in six

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years in logistics or supply chain, with at least 3 years managing a team.
• Hands-on knowledge of GCC customs and regulatory frameworks.
• Track record with freight forwarders, express carriers and customs brokers: contracts, SLAs, disputes.
• Luxury, fashion or high-value goods logistics is a strong plus; events logistics an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and evaluate the four Logistics Executives; set objectives, run the weekly logistics review, hold the mid-year and annual reviews.
• Keep ownership clear: one owner and one backup per task, cover during leave and peaks.
• Be the single escalation point for stores, merchandising and retail on any logistics topic.
• Own end-to-end visibility from departure in Europe to store receipt: in-transit tracking, lead times, claims.
• Steer the inbound forwarder: capacity planning, service levels, rate card application, invoice reconciliation.
• Plan and secure the inbound for events, window installations and store openings.
• Guarantee customs compliance in six countries: declarations, duty optimization, audits, archives.
• Own product regulatory affairs with the local authorities and inspection bodies: registrations, licenses, CITES.
• Keep business continuity plans current for regulated categories.
• Manage the carrier and broker portfolio: contracts, SLAs, performance reviews, claims and insurance.
• Lead tenders and renewals with Legal and the central transport team.
• Drive carrier integrations with the delivery management platform so every shipment is tracked end to end.
• Own the logistics budget lines: transport, customs, brokerage and packaging.
• Validate the full cost monthly; challenge every deviation from the agreed rate cards.
• Publish the logistics KPIs to retail, merchandising and finance: lead time, on-time delivery, cost per unit, claims, compliance.
• Prepare network changes with the distribution center.
• Document and improve the SOPs.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Tender management

Job description

LVMH is seeking a Regional Logistics Manager - Middle East to oversee the flow of goods between origins, the Dubai distribution centre and 24 stores across six countries. You will lead a team of four Logistics Executives, manage carriers and brokers, and ensure service, cost and regulatory compliance across all lanes.

You will own end-to-end inbound visibility, steer the inbound forwarder, plan for events and store openings, and maintain compliance with customs and regulatory bodies in six