Job Opportunity – Logistics Lead
A company operating in the Construction, Transportation, and Logistics sectors is seeking an experienced Logistics Lead to oversee logistics and transportation operations across multiple projects and sites simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily logistics and transportation operations across multiple projects, supervise transportation teams, drivers, and supervisors, coordinate vehicle and driver allocation, and monitor fleet availability, performance, fuel consumption, and operational readiness.
Coordinate with the Maintenance Department regarding vehicle breakdowns and preventive maintenance, ensure all vehicle and driver documents, licenses, certificates, and permits are valid, and monitor compliance with HSE requirements and client standards.
Review transportation and logistics reports, monitor KPIs, ensure effective field supervision, resolve operational issues and client observations, support cost reduction initiatives, and report key operational matters to Senior Management.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Logistics and Transportation, with previous experience as a Logistics Lead, Logistics Supervisor, Assistant Logistics Manager, or similar position.
Strong experience in Fleet Management, personnel transportation, and managing logistics operations across multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in construction, oil & gas, industrial, or major projects is preferred.
Fluent English, both written and spoken, with strong professional communication skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Fleet Management Systems, GPS, IVMS, or similar platforms is an advantage.
The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills, with a high level of accountability, discipline, ownership, and professionalism.
Leadership Requirements
The successful candidate must be capable of leading logistics and transportation operations across multiple projects, managing teams in the field, supervising drivers and supervisors, identifying issues before they escalate, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining effective coordination with management and clients.
Location: Basra, Iraq
Please send your updated CV to:
[email protected]
Email Subject: Logistics Lead
Please include your total years of experience, current or most recent position, number of projects managed simultaneously, current or last salary, expected salary, and earliest joining date.
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.
