Our client: 

A fast-growing global full-service logistics provider headquartered in the Nordics. Our client excels in uncomplicating logistics through tailored solutions made by +3500 skilled specialists, proud problem-solvers and passionate entrepreneurs. They are striving to bring a human approach as its DNA to everything; they are available in +150 locations in 50 countries across 6 continents. Looking for the right talents to join the success story.

 Key Job Responsibilities:

•  Focus on customer, quality and productivity within business unit
•  Responsibility for business unit P&L, Revenue, GP and EBIT
•  Embrace and grow the company's culture and DNA within business unit and team
•  Fulfill and exceed customer expectations by providing the highest possible service quality to the customers
•  Optimize the transaction, increase sales and manage costs optimally.
•  Responsible for strong growth within the business unit and maximal utilization of business potential
•  Continuously strive for high productivity, competitive efficiency and best quality
•  Business unit will continuously strive for maximum productivity
•  Fully adhere to all defined Company's local & global processes, policies and standards and to local law

Main Skills & Competencies:

•  Good planning skills, ability to translate strategy to operational plan and execute it.
•  Proven track record in People management and Leadership Skills (knowledgeable in Recruitment   Selection/Training/Development/Coaching/Conflict Management/Performance Management).
•  Good communication skills (open and confidential communication style).
•  Solid know-how in change management and innovation (analytical, systematic, creative, inventive).
•  Strong decision-making capabilities and high accountability
•  High result orientation and customer focus.
•  Ability to integrate and coordinate efforts/resources across functions and boundaries.
•  Management and organizational skills (prioritize, plan, assign, delegate, control).
•  High ethics and Act as a role model for Corporate Values and Culture.

Qualifications:

• P&L ownership
• Strong commercial and business development acumen
• Strong experience in commercial market aspects of Pharma/Healthcare, FMCG, Retail & Fashion, Telecom, General Manufacturing; Automotive & Telecom/Hitech is a plus.
• At least 10+ years of local experience in Logistics E2E with a focus on freight forwarding; preferable in multinational global or regional organizations
• High level education
• Fluent in both English and Arabic