Managing Director - Contract Logistics

Managing Director - Contract Logistics (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) About the Opportunity A leading global supply chain and logistics organisation is undertaking a major expansion across the Middle East and Africa as part of its long-term growth strategy. With Saudi Arabia identified as a key growth engine for the region, the business is making significant investments to build and scale its operations across the Kingdom. As part of this investment, the business is launching and scaling a strategic joint venture focused on large-scale logistics, transportation, warehousing and supply chain operations across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. The organisation is seeking an experienced Managing Director to build, lead and grow this business from the ground up. The Role The Managing Director will take full responsibility for the growth, operational performance and strategic development of a newly established supply chain and logistics platform in Saudi Arabia. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile growth venture backed by a global market leader, with responsibility for scaling operations, developing commercial partnerships, building high-performing teams and delivering significant revenue growth. The successful candidate will operate at both strategic and operational levels, driving market expansion while ensuring world-class service delivery and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities • Lead the overall strategy and execution of a high-growth contract logistics and transportation business. • Build and scale operations across KSA. • Develop and execute commercial growth plans to achieve ambitious revenue and profitability targets. • Establish and lead high-performing operational, commercial and functional teams. • Manage significant P&L responsibility and drive financial performance. • Build strong relationships with customers, strategic partners, government entities and key stakeholders. • Identify and capitalise on opportunities for operational expansion and market growth. • Drive organisational transformation in a fast-growth environment. • Implement best-in-class safety, operational and customer service standards. • Work collaboratively within a joint venture structure, aligning multiple stakeholder interests while delivering commercial outcomes. Candidate Profile Essential Experience • Proven experience leading a sizeable contract logistics, supply chain or integrated logistics business. • Track record of scaling operations and delivering accelerated growth. • Strong strategic and commercial leadership capability. • Experience managing large operational teams and complex customer portfolios. • Demonstrated success managing a €300M+ P&L and delivering sustainable revenue and profitability growth. • Background within contract logistics, supply chain management, transportation or distribution. • Experience operating in Saudi Arabia and/or the wider Middle East. Preferred Experience • Experience launching, integrating or scaling new business ventures. • Exposure to joint venture, partnership or multi-stakeholder operating models. • Experience within industrial, energy, infrastructure, FMCG, agriculture or large-scale logistics environments. • Strong understanding of transportation networks, distribution operations and supply chain solutions. Leadership Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Strong customer orientation and commercial acumen. • Inspirational and people-focused leadership style. • Ability to build and develop high-performing teams. • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. • High levels of emotional intelligence and cultural awareness. • Resilience and adaptability within a rapidly evolving business environment. • Strong execution capability with a hands-on leadership approach. Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The role requires a strong on-the-ground presence and will play a key role in shaping the organisation's long-term growth strategy across the Kingdom. Why Join? • Opportunity to lead one of the most significant logistics growth initiatives in the Middle East. • Full ownership of a high-profile business scaling journey. • Backing of a globally recognised supply chain organisation. • Significant autonomy and visibility with senior regional leadership. • Long-term career progression within a rapidly growing regional business.

Lead the overall strategy and execution of a high-growth contract logistics and transportation business. Build and scale operations across KSA. Develop and execute commercial growth plans to achieve ambitious revenue and profitability targets. Establish and lead high-performing operational, commercial and functional teams. Manage significant P&L responsibility and drive financial performance. Build strong relationships with customers, strategic partners, government entities and key stakeholders. Identify and capitalise on opportunities for operational expansion and market growth. Drive organisational transformation in a fast-growth environment. Implement best-in-class safety, operational and customer service standards. Work collaboratively within a joint venture structure, aligning multiple stakeholder interests while delivering commercial outcomes.