Associate Logistics Director

Job PurposeTo support the Logistics Director in planning, coordinating, and managing logistics operations across luxury hotel construction projects, ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment), OS&E (Operating Supplies & Equipment), and specialist finishes while maintaining project schedules, quality standards, and cost efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesLogistics Strategy: Support the development and implementation of project logistics plans for luxury hotels, resorts, and hospitality developments.Material & Equipment Coordination: Manage the movement, delivery, storage, and distribution of construction materials, MEP equipment, specialist finishes, and imported materials.FF&E / OS&E Logistics: Coordinate procurement interfaces, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, inspection, installation, and delivery of hotel furniture, fixtures, and operating equipment.Site Logistics Management: Oversee site access, delivery schedules, unloading, lifting operations, storage areas, traffic management, and material distribution across multiple work zones.Supplier & Subcontractor Coordination: Liaise with procurement, suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, subcontractors, and site teams to avoid delivery delays.Schedule & Risk Management: Monitor long-lead items, shipment milestones, logistics constraints, and critical-path materials; develop contingency plans for delays.Cost Control: Monitor logistics budgets, transportation expenses, storage costs, demurrage, and other related expenditures.HSE & Compliance: Ensure logistics activities comply with project HSE requirements, local regulations, customs requirements, and site procedures.Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with construction, procurement, planning, commercial, MEP, fit-out, and hotel operator teams to support project milestones and handover.Reporting: Prepare logistics dashboards, delivery trackers, risk registers, and performance reports for senior management.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in large-scale construction or hospitality projects.Proven experience in luxury hotels, resorts, high-end fit-out, or other premium hospitality developments.Preference for ex-military candidates with experience in military logistics, transportation, movement control, supply chain operations, resource deployment, or operational planning.Strong knowledge of construction logistics, international shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, and material management.Experience handling FF&E, OS&E, imported materials, premium finishes, and long-lead specialist equipment.Experience coordinating multiple contractors, suppliers, and site teams on complex projects.Strong leadership, planning, negotiation, cost-control, and stakeholder-management skills.GCC and Saudi Arabia project experience is highly desirable.