Senior Logistics Strategist

Sultanate of Oman | A strategic role awaits

• Field: Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Nationality: Omani
• City: Sohar
• Country: Sultanate of Oman

SOHAR Port and Freezone is a deep-sea port and freezone in the Sultanate of Oman. Our company is managed by a joint venture.

Develop comprehensive business strategies to enhance SOHAR's competitiveness as a logistics and industrial hub.

• Strategic Development: Formulate and implement strategies to boost our competitiveness.
• Process Optimization: Evaluate current logistics and industrial processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop solutions to address challenges and inefficiencies.
• Trend Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to logistics and supply chain management.
• Risk Assessment: Analyze potential solutions to problems and evaluate the benefits of different decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve logistics performance and provide insights into market dynamics.
• Competitive Analysis: Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking to ensure our strategic positioning. Perform cargo forecasting at macro and micro levels to support strategic planning.
• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to execute projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation. Provide regular reports, dashboards, and updates to senior management on logistics performance, initiatives, and strategic recommendations.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Gather, analyze, and validate business data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 2-4 years of proven professional experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or a similar analytical role at a regional or international logistics or industrial hub.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). Familiarity with statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive modeling techniques is a plus.
• Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView) and data visualization techniques.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze complex data sets and derive meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments and external partners.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

A challenging role in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.