Job description

The Head of Logistics at OQ Refineries and Petrol in Muscat, Oman is responsible for leading and overseeing global logistics operations within the OQM – Global Supply Chain division. Reporting directly to the VP of Global Supply Chain, the position manages both inbound and outbound logistics activities, including bagging lines, warehousing, inventory management, transport, and international shipment coordination for polymers exports, with an operational cost exceeding $100 million. The role involves the strategic planning, development, and execution of logistics solutions that align with OQ’s marketing and supply chain strategies, while ensuring cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with local and international regulations. Key responsibilities include overseeing polymer product warehousing, export documentation verification, coordination of international deliveries, and managing relationships with clients, logistics service providers (LSPs), ports, and regional agencies. The Head of Logistics also supervises a team consisting of inbound and outbound logistics managers and urea sales and operations specialists. Additionally, the role includes planning and managing logistics procurement and contracts, leading business development initiatives, and supporting digital transformation within logistics processes. The position requires managing global coordination among regions to leverage economies of scale, developing KPIs to measure performance, and ensuring continuous improvement through technology-driven process enhancements. The individual also leads the execution of the Urea Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Oman India Fertilizer Company SAOC (OMIFCO), ensuring synchronization between sales forecasts, inventory levels, and logistics capacity. The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in global logistics operations, procurement, and contract management, possesses strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities, and has extensive experience managing multimillion-dollar logistics portfolios within the petrochemical or industrial sectors.