Inbound Supply Chain Manager – MEAI

We are looking for an experienced Inbound Supply Chain Manager to lead and oversee regional inbound logistics operations across the Middle East, Africa and India. This role requires a hands-on supply chain professional with strong expertise in international sea freight, multi-country import operations, customs compliance and regional logistics management. The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading operational teams, managing performance, controlling logistics costs and driving continuous improvement. Key Requirements: • Significant experience in international freight forwarding, ocean freight, inbound logistics or regional supply chain operations. • Strong and recent hands-on experience in sea freight operations, including FCL/LCL shipments and end-to-end import processes. • Proven experience managing inbound logistics across multiple countries, ideally covering the Middle East, Africa and India. • Strong knowledge of international customs procedures, import regulations and trade compliance, particularly India's BIS requirements. • Demonstrated experience managing and developing operational teams, including performance reviews, coaching and team accountability. • Proven ownership of operational KPIs, logistics budgets, freight cost targets and cost-saving initiatives. • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. • Ability to present operational challenges, decisions and performance results clearly to senior management. Ideal candidates will combine hands-on freight operations expertise with strong people leadership, financial accountability and regional supply chain management experience.

Significant experience in international freight forwarding, ocean freight, inbound logistics or regional supply chain operations. Strong and recent hands-on experience in sea freight operations, including FCL/LCL shipments and end-to-end import processes. Proven experience managing inbound logistics across multiple countries, ideally covering the Middle East, Africa and India. Strong knowledge of international customs procedures, import regulations and trade compliance, particularly India's BIS requirements. Demonstrated experience managing and developing operational teams, including performance reviews, coaching and team accountability. Proven ownership of operational KPIs, logistics budgets, freight cost targets and cost-saving initiatives. Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. Ability to present operational challenges, decisions and performance results clearly to senior management.

Lead and oversee regional inbound logistics operations across the Middle East, Africa and India. Manage operational teams, monitor performance, coach staff and ensure accountability. Control logistics costs, manage freight budgets and drive cost-saving initiatives. Ensure compliance with customs procedures, import regulations and trade compliance. Oversee sea freight operations, including end-to-end import processes for multi-country shipments. Communicate operational challenges and performance results to senior management and stakeholders.