General Manager – Contract Logistics

The Role
eMagine Solutions has been retained by a leading regional logistics provider to identify an experienced General Manager to lead their Contract Logistics business across the UAE. This is a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility, driving growth, operational excellence and customer satisfaction across multi-site warehousing and distribution operations. Key Responsibilities • Own and manage the Contract Logistics P&L for the UAE, delivering revenue growth, profitability and cost optimisation targets • Lead multi-site warehousing, distribution and value-added services operations (FMCG, retail, e-commerce, industrial, etc.) • Develop and execute the contract logistics strategy in alignment with group objectives • Drive continuous improvement, automation and best-in-class operational standards (KPIs, SLAs, safety, quality) • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key customers and prospects • Lead large, diverse teams including operations, engineering, customer service and support functions • Oversee solution design, implementation and start-up of new contracts and facilities • Ensure compliance with HSE, regulatory and quality standards across all sites • Partner with commercial teams on bids, pricing and solution proposals for strategic customers

Requirements

• 12–18+ years’ experience in logistics and supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in Contract Logistics • Proven track record managing multi-site warehousing and distribution operations in the GCC (UAE experience strongly preferred) • Strong P&L ownership, commercial acumen and experience in developing and executing growth strategies • Deep understanding of warehouse design, automation, WMS/TMS and operational excellence methodologies • Experience working with blue-chip customers in FMCG, retail, e-commerce or industrial sectors • Strong leadership, stakeholder management and change management skills • Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage • Based in or willing to relocate to Dubai

About the company
eMagine Solutions is one of the leading authorities on leadership and talent globally. Our combined resources of over 100 years professional experience mean that our clients trust us with finding them the top talent globally and candidates trust us to find them the right opportunity in a timely and confidential manner. Throughout our offices we provide complete solutions for our clients, including traditional temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), salary survey's, market mapping and training and development courses. Our global client list work with us not only because of our expertise but also because of our honesty, integrity and passion.