Senior Director - Transport and Distribution

The Red Sea Development Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Senior Director for Transport and Distribution. The role involves designing and implementing logistics operations, managing fleet requirements, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. With over 20 years of experience required, this position is critical for maintaining quality and efficiency in logistics operations. The successful candidate will lead strategic planning and engage with stakeholders to enhance performance and service delivery.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in Transport & Distribution operations.
• 3-4 years in a senior management or director-level role.
• Experience in logistics service provider management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of Transport & Distribution strategies.
• Monitor logistics service providers and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Prepare periodic reports regarding operations and future growth.

Skills

Logistics Management

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Fleet Management

Quality and HSE Standards

Education

Recognised degree in Supply Chain & Logistics

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Senior Director - Transport and Distribution

Role:
To design, plan, coordinate and manage all logistics transport and distribution operations, including analysis and specification of fleet requirements, fleet appraisal, 3PL selection, transport and distribution strategic planning and operational implementation and reporting.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the planning, design and development of Transport & Distribution Strategy
• Lead the operational implementation of Transport & Distribution Strategy
• Ensure TRSDC Transport & Distribution operations are strictly followed according to company policies and procedures
• Develop and Execute endorsed plans and programs to achieve organisational and departmental goals and objectives
• Lead the setting of Scope of Work, SLA and RFP processes for Transport & Distribution outsourcing
• Monitor and manage the logistics service providers to ensure all contractual and operational requirements are met and/or exceeded
• Develop continuous improvement plans, programs and activities to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of the Transport & Distribution operations
• Monitor and maintain fleet records, utilization, productivity, HSE, KPI s and key metrics
• Ensure that all transactions are strictly documented and updated in IT systems
• Ensure Quality and HSE standards are set, communicated and adhered to by all operators
• Establish performance measures and priorities for each Transport & Distribution operation
• Conduct regular inspection visits and formal reviews to evaluate the efficiency of Transport & Distribution operations
• Continuously monitor the market environment to identify and implement opportunities for increasing and developing the Responsiveness and Efficiency of Transport & Distribution operations
• Maintaining proactive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure ongoing training of staff to continuously develop incumbents technical and HSE skills
• Prepare periodic (daily, weekly, monthly and adhoc) reports with respect to Transport & Distribution operations, future growth and demand vs capacity variations
• Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates.
• Performing other duties related to the job as assigned by TRSDC Management
Requirements:
• Recognised degree in Supply Chain & Logistics (MBA preferred).
• A minimum of 20 years experience in a Transport & Distribution operations field out of which the las3-4years in a senior Management or Director level role
• Location: Site based

Company Industry

• Hotels
• Hospitality

Department / Functional Area

• Logistics
• Supply Chain

Keywords

• Senior Director - Transport And Distribution

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