Logistics Director

Fluor Corp; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 840,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corp in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Logistics Director to lead and optimize logistics for major refinery and petrochemical projects. You will oversee international freight, heavy transport, and site material control while aligning with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of leadership experience in oil & gas logistics, strong vendor management, and a proven track record delivering TARs and brownfield projects within live facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of logistics and supply chain leadership experience within the oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial projects sector.
• Experience supporting large-scale refinery and petrochemical turnarounds (TARs) and brownfield projects.
• Strong knowledge of international freight, customs regulations, heavy transport, oversize cargo movement, and material management.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with contract and vendor management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive logistics strategies for refinery, petrochemical, and industrial projects.
• Lead all logistics operations supporting major turnaround (TAR), shutdown, maintenance, and brownfield project activities.
• Manage transportation, heavy haul, lifting studies, import/export processes, customs clearance, warehousing, and site material control.
• Coordinate logistics planning with engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and project management teams.
• Establish and maintain relationships with freight forwarders, shipping agents, transport providers, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee logistics budgets, forecasting, contract management, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure critical equipment and materials are delivered according to project schedules and operational requirements.
• Identify and mitigate logistics-related risks that could impact project execution.
• Drive logistics readiness reviews and support project commissioning and startup activities.
• Promote a strong HSE culture and ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and company procedures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop logistics teams across multiple project locations.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Supply chain management

International freight

Contract and vendor management

Team leadership

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Job details

Posted 27 August 2026

Salary USD Negotiable

Salary Range USD

224000

• 240000

per Year

Location Saudi Arabia

Job type Contract

Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals

Reference 169842

Job Function Director , Logistics Manager

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together.

Client is looking for a Logistics Director

Project Type

Oil & gas, petrochemical, powerplant, refinery.

Location

Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Requirements/Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.

• Minimum 15+ years of logistics and supply chain leadership experience within the oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial projects sector.

• Proven experience supporting large-scale refinery and petrochemical turnarounds (TARs) and brownfield projects.

• Demonstrated success managing complex logistics operations within live operating facilities.

• Strong knowledge of international freight, customs regulations, heavy transport, oversize cargo movement, and material management.

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.

• Strong commercial acumen with contract and vendor management expertise.

Responsibities

• Develop and execute comprehensive logistics strategies for refinery, petrochemical, and industrial projects.

• Lead all logistics operations supporting major turnaround (TAR), shutdown, maintenance, and brownfield project activities.

• Manage transportation, heavy haul, lifting studies, import/export processes, customs clearance, warehousing, and site material control.

• Coordinate logistics planning with engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and project management teams.

• Establish and maintain relationships with freight forwarders, shipping agents, transport providers, and regulatory authorities.

• Oversee logistics budgets, forecasting, contract management, and cost optimization initiatives.

• Ensure critical equipment and materials are delivered according to project schedules and operational requirements.

• Identify and mitigate logistics-related risks that could impact project execution.

• Drive logistics readiness reviews and support project commissioning and startup activities.

• Promote a strong HSE culture and ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and company procedures.

• Lead, mentor, and develop logistics teams across multiple project locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.