General Manager - Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

General Manager Third Party Logistics (3PL)

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Experience: 15+ years in supply chain, logistics, or related fields, with senior executive leadership roles in both FMCG and 3PL settings.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Professional certification in Supply Chain Management is preferred

Languages: English and/ or Arabic

About the Client

The client is a leading logistics organization in Saudi Arabia, currently undergoing an exciting transformation into an independent third-party logistics provider. With one of the largest automated logistics facilities in the region (300,000 m² and 110,000 pallet capacity), the company offers end-to-end logistics services including warehousing, distribution, and transport. As Saudi Arabia's e-commerce and industrial sectors grow, the client is poised to capture a significant share of the expanding 3PL market, projected to reach USD 18.7 billion by 2029.

About the Role

We are looking for a visionary and results-driven General Manager to lead a well-established logistics company through its transformation into a leading independent 3PL provider. This role offers full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility and spans leadership across strategic, commercial, and operational domains.

As the company evolves into a standalone logistics entity, the General Manager will shape its strategy, spearhead growth initiatives, and drive operational excellence. This is a rare opportunity to helm an ambitious venture backed by a legacy of excellence, robust infrastructure, and a dynamic market landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the strategic roadmap aligned with board directives and market opportunities.
• P&L and Business Management: Manage the business with full P&L responsibility. Set and monitor financial targets, budgets, and KPIs.
• Commercial Growth: Drive revenue growth by acquiring new clients, particularly in FMCG and e-commerce, and expanding service lines.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee warehouse, transportation, and distribution operations. Champion process optimization and service quality.
• Organizational Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional team. Foster a culture of innovation, performance, and accountability.
• Transformation Management: Oversee the successful separation of the logistics business from the parent company. Establish independent operations, identity, and processes.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with technology providers, transport carriers, and key clients.
• Market Strategy & Innovation: Monitor industry trends and adapt business models. Drive digital transformation and customer-centric innovations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the company to major clients, partners, and stakeholders. Collaborate closely with the parent groups leadership

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing business units with full P&L ownership.
• In-depth understanding of end-to-end logistics operations and the regional market landscape.
• Proven ability to scale businesses, negotiate contracts, and forge lasting client relationships.
• Strong expertise in warehousing and transportation operations, including the use of advanced WMS/TMS systems.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into action.
• Excellent leadership, change management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• English fluency required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Able to build and grow a business with autonomy and ownership.
• Results-Oriented: Performance-driven with a focus on data and outcomes.
• Strategic Partnering: Strong ability to build win-win partnerships.
• Agility: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.
• Integrity: High ethical standards and professionalism.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.