Contract Logistics Operation Supervisor

Bahri | البحري; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Jeddah is seeking a Contract Logistics Operation Supervisor to oversee the operational activities for contract logistics. This role requires strong relationship-building abilities, business acumen, and a detail-oriented approach. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration or a related field with at least 8 years of experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a managerial role. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the shipping industry.
• Minimum 1 year in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities regarding the development & growth of strategic product offering of contract logistics.
• Ensure alignment of the product branch operations teams in relation to the set product strategy.
• Proactively review and understand customer/market requirements.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Team management

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related, or Engineering

Job description

• The Contract Logistics Operation Supervisor role will work under the Contract Logistics Operation Manager to supervise activities that are meant to drive business development for contract logistics
• The Contract Logistics Operation Supervisor must effectively supervise warehouses, fleet and systems to ensure seamless operations
• The Contract Logistics Operation Supervisor will also be responsible for contributing to specific 2PL/3PL solutions for clients according to RfQ requirements (e.g. manpower, MHE etc.)
• The Contract Logistics Operation Supervisor will need to effectively negotiate and build relationships with external parties
• The role of the Contract Logistics Operation Supervisor will need a person who has a strong business acumen, is detail-oriented, and a self-starter with good communication skills.

Key Performance Area

• Supervise activities regarding the development & growth of strategic product offering of contract logistics
• Ensure alignment of the product branch operations teams in relation to the set product strategy
• Implement the set strategy for the branches to ensure maximum utilization of warehouses and achievement of volumes for contractual rates (rebates)

Business Development

• Assess team and team performance
• Execute specific 2PL/3PL solutions for clients according to RfQ requirements (e.g. manpower, MHE etc.)
• Supervise specific client contracts according to contractual scope
• Proactively review and understand customer/market requirements and build freight forwarding products and solutions to meet the current and potential needs of the customers

Sourcing

• Supervise sourcing of warehousing, manpower, fleet and systems for the customers
• Supervise rate sourcing for contractual rates

Communication

• Support the branches in implementing solutions for the product
• Support commercial teams in the sales aspect of the product when required
• Negotiate and build business relationships with external parties (carriers, government agencies) to improve competitiveness and quality of service to customers

Fleet & Systems

• Supervise fleet and systems to ensure seamless operations

People Management

• Provide supervision for the meeting set objectives for the team and for respective reporting
• Ensure sufficient resources to fulfill the product development ambitions
• Provide coaching and training when necessary

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related, or Engineering is preferred
• 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the shipping industry, minimum 1 years in a managerial role