Logistics Manager

About Us:

Kaizen is the Number 1 Recruitment Leader in the MENA region and works on placing high-caliber professionals in prominent and lucrative roles across the Middle East & and GCC.

The Client:

Established in 1841 is the world’s leading source of business information and insights, enabling companies to Decide with Confidence® it is responsible for business in 64 countries across the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and the Indian Ocean/Pacific Islands regions.

Responsibilities:
Logistics Operations Management

• Lead and manage all logistics operations including inbound, outbound, warehouse, line supply, WIP, inventory control, and customs activities
  
• Ensure smooth and efficient material flow from supplier receipt through to production and customer shipment
  
• Monitor logistics performance to ensure operational targets, customer delivery requirements, and production support activities are achieved
  
• Coordinate logistics activities to support production schedules, launch activities, and operational ramp-up requirements
  
• Drive operational discipline, warehouse organization, and logistics process adherence across all shifts
  
• Warehouse, Inventory & Material Flow
  
• Ensure inventory accuracy through effective warehouse management, stock control, and material traceability processes
  
• Oversee warehouse layout, storage strategies, FIFO compliance, and material presentation standards
  
• Monitor inventory levels, shortages, excess stock, and operational risks to support production continuity
  
• Ensure efficient line supply and WIP management to minimize production disruptions and downtime
  
• Support implementation and optimization of warehouse management systems, scanning solutions, and material handling processes Customer Delivery & Operational Performance
  
• Ensure on-time delivery performance to both internal production customers and external customers
  
• Monitor logistics KPIs including OTIF, inventory accuracy, productivity, freight, and operational efficiency
  
• Identify operational risks, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies and implement corrective
  actions
• Coordinate with production, planning, purchasing, customs, suppliers, and transport providers to resolve operational issues
  
• Support customer audits, launch readiness reviews, and operational reporting activities
  

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and manage logistics supervisors, operators, warehouse personnel, and support staff
  
• Establish manpower planning, shift structures, training plans, and operational resource allocation
  
• Promote a strong culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
  
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and development activities for logistics teams
  
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of local logistics capabilities within the organization
  
• Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, warehouse standards, and operational processes
  
• Drive implementation of 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations
  
• Support logistics process standardization, cost reduction, and operational optimization activities
  
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures, customs regulations, and quality standards
  
• Lead investigations and corrective actions relating to logistics operational issues or incident
  

• Ensure accurate ERP/WMS transactions, logistics documentation, and inventoryreporting
  
• Develop and monitor logistics dashboards, KPI tracking, and operational reporting structures
  
• Support implementation of logistics systems, digitalization initiatives, and process improvements
  
• Prepare operational updates and performance reports for management review
  

• Degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred
  
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience within automotive logistics, warehouse, or supply chain
  operations
• Previous leadership experience managing logistics teams within manufacturing or automotive environments
  
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, material flow, inventory management,customs, and production support logistics
  
• Strong ERP, warehouse management system, and logistics process knowledge
  
• Experience within greenfield, plant launch, or start-up operations advantageous
  
• Experience working within high-volume manufacturing and fast-paced operational environments preferred
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills
  
• Excellent organizational and operational management abilities
  
• Strong understanding of logistics, warehouse, and supply chain operations
  Attention to detail with a strong focus on operational discipline and inventory accuracy
  Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced manufacturing environments
  Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities