Director of Logistics📣 Job Ad

About the Role

People Group Arabia is seeking an experienced Logistics Director to lead and oversee all logistics operations for a significant, high-profile development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time, senior leadership position is site-based, requiring a strong presence at the project site to manage daily logistics activities and coordinate with project leadership, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders. The role operates on a hybrid basis between Riyadh and the project site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all project and site logistics operations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve project-wide logistics strategy, plans, procedures, and control systems.
• Oversee the movement, delivery, storage, and distribution of construction materials, plant, equipment, and other resources.
• Manage site access, traffic management, vehicle movements, laydown areas, storage facilities, delivery scheduling, and logistics compounds.
• Coordinate logistics requirements across multiple contractors, consultants, suppliers, and project teams to minimize disruption and maximize site efficiency.
• Establish effective systems for delivery management, material flow, site transportation, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with construction, engineering, procurement, commercial, HSE, security, and programme teams to ensure logistics activities align with overall project requirements.
• Monitor logistics performance, identify potential constraints and bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions to maintain programme progress.
• Lead the planning and coordination of logistics requirements during different phases of construction and project development.
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with relevant HSE requirements, Saudi regulations, project standards, and operational procedures.
• Manage logistics-related risks, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans as required.
• Provide regular reporting to senior project leadership on logistics performance, risks, constraints, resource requirements, and upcoming activities.
• Lead and develop logistics teams, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with local authorities, transport providers, suppliers, and other external stakeholders as required.
• Support the wider project leadership team in resolving complex logistical challenges and ensuring the project remains on programme.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced Logistics Director or Senior Logistics Manager with a strong background in major construction, infrastructure, urban development, or mega-project environments. Experience managing logistics across large and complex sites, involving multiple contractors and significant volumes of people, materials, and equipment, is highly desirable.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Over 10 years of significant senior-level experience in construction and project logistics.
• Proven experience developing and implementing logistics strategies for large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of site logistics, traffic management, material handling, access management, and supply-chain coordination.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage logistics efficiently within programme and budget constraints.
• Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region is advantageous.