Job description

In this role you will lead the strategic direction, transformation, and operational excellence of all warehouse operations at Julphar, including direct and indirect materials and distribution centres across multiple locations. You will drive digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and alignment with corporate objectives. You will develop and execute long-term logistics strategy aligned with organizational goals, championing innovation in warehouse and distribution centre technology including automation, robotics, and advanced WMS/ERP integration. You are responsible for leading large-scale projects including expansion, consolidation, and process reengineering, and setting and monitoring KPIs for cost, service, safety, and compliance at the company level. Your responsibilities include overseeing multi-warehouse and distribution centre operations, harmonizing SOPs and best practices, and directing risk management, business continuity, and crisis response for logistics operations. You will ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, GSP, EHS, and other regulatory standards, leading audits, regulatory inspections, and remediation programs. You are responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing leadership team, driving succession planning for key roles, and leading change management for organizational transformation. In this role you will represent the logistics function in management forums and cross-functional steering committees, managing relationships with key external partners including vendors, regulators, and logistics providers. You will also drive sustainability initiatives such as green logistics and waste reduction, and oversee budget planning and spending for logistics operations.