Head of Logistics and supply chain

Broadcast Recruit Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 374,953 - 562,429; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to lead complex logistics operations

Networking with global visionaries

Job summary

Broadcast Recruit Ltd is on the lookout for a Head of Logistics & Supply Chain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role requires a strategic leader who has substantial experience in managing logistics for high-profile international events like World Expos and Olympic Games.

The ideal candidate must have 12–15 years of logistics leadership experience, a proven record of designing and executing large-scale supply chain operations, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across borders.

Expertise in customs clearance and previous experience in the Middle East are highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–15 years of logistics leadership experience in mega-events.
• Proven experience in logistics for World Expos or Olympic events.
• Direct knowledge of international freight forwarding and customs procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design the Logistics Master Plan for event footprint.
• Engage with freight forwarders to define service models.
• Coordinate load-in/load-out logistics with various partners.

Skills

International freight forwarding

Logistics leadership

Customs clearance optimization

Team management

Traffic/freight routing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Asset tracking software

Job description

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

About Sela

Sela is the driving force behind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious entertainment, culture, and sports spectacles. As we continue to redefine the global landscape of mega-events, experiential destinations, and international Expos under Vision 2030, we are assembling an elite team of global operational architects. We build world‑class experiences from the ground up, transforming ambitious concepts into flawless, city‑scale operational realities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic Head of Logistics & Supply Chain who has masterminded the end‑to‑end material tracking, venue freight forwarding, and supply chain infrastructure for tier‑1 international events (e.g., World Expos, Olympic Games, Formula 1, or global stadium entertainment tours).

Entering at the inception phase, you will design the overarching logistics master plan from scratch. You will define how thousands of tons of equipment, broadcast gear, pavilion overlay, and commercial assets flow seamlessly into the Kingdom and onto the event footprint. You will be responsible for defining the market delivery models, designing off‑site consolidation centres, and managing the delicate balance between public sector regulation and rapid event delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the Logistics Master Plan: Architect the end‑to‑end logistics and supply chain framework for the event footprint, including the concept design for Off‑Site Consolidation Centres (OCCs), Venue Logistics Centres (VLCs), and Master Delivery Schedules (MDS).
• Define Market Service Models: Engage extensively with global freight forwarders, 3PL/4PL providers, and local transport networks to define commercial service models, tender packages, and delivery approaches tailored to high‑density event environments.
• Choreograph Load‑In/Load‑Out: Author the overarching operational strategy for bump‑in and bump‑out, ensuring zero friction between construction delivery partners, broadcasting crews, international delegations, and catering supply lines.

Cross‑Sector Stakeholder & Regulatory Integration

• Government & Border Bureaucracy: Partner closely with KSA public sector authorities, including Saudi Customs, the Ministry of Transport, and aviation/port authorities, to establish streamlined border clearance pathways, ATA Carnet frameworks, and temporary import exemptions for international participants.
• Multi‑Operator Coordination: Serve as the central logistics anchor coordinating across global delivery partners, overlay engineers, production companies, and international pavilion teams to ensure a unified, conflict‑free delivery schedule.
• Build & Scale Logistics Teams: Recruit, lead, and upskill a high‑performing logistics operations team, managing workforce scaling from early planning up to thousands of frontline personnel during peak event delivery.
• Technology Implementation: Source and implement cutting‑edge asset tracking software, vehicle booking systems (VBS), and real‑time inventory management tools to maintain absolute visibility over global supply chains.

Candidate Profile & Experience Requirements

• Mega‑Event Pedigree: A minimum of 12‑15+ years of heavy‑industry logistics leadership, with a proven track record of steering the logistics infrastructure for at least one World Expo, Olympic‑scale multi‑sport event, or massive multi‑city stadium tour from early‑stage planning through to execution.
• The "Blank Sheet" Architect: Proven experience writing global logistics tenders, scoping warehouse requirements, and designing traffic/freight routing before any physical assets or structures are on‑site.
• Borders & Customs Expertise: Deep operational knowledge of international freight forwarding, maritime/aviation shipping routes, customs clearance optimization, and handling complex temporary import legislation.
• Geographical Adaptability: Direct experience working in the Middle East/GCC region is highly advantageous, alongside a sophisticated understanding of Saudi Arabia's local supply chain ecosystem and Vision 2030 landscape.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, or Engineering. Professional certifications (e.g., CILT, CSCP) are highly regarded.

What Sela Offers

• The platform to design and execute one of the most complex, high‑profile supply chain operations in global event history.
• The opportunity to work alongside an elite network of global creative, technical, and operational visionaries.