Head of Project Cargo & Industrial Projects

Job description:

Purpose of the Job

We are looking for a strategic, results-driven Head of Project Cargo & Industrial Projects to lead, build, and expand Aramex Morocco’s industrial project logistics capabilities. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead our commercial growth and operational execution for complex, heavy-lift, out-of-gauge (OOG), and breakbulk shipments, catering to high-impact sectors such as energy, oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing across Morocco and North Africa.

 Key Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Commercial Leadership & Business Development

• Strategy & Market Growth: Design and execute a robust country-level growth strategy for project cargo and industrial logistics.
• Tenders & Bidding: Lead the end-to-end management of complex industrial tenders, developing competitive pricing structures, technical proposals, and commercial frameworks.
• Key Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strategic, long-term partnerships with EPC and key industrial accounts.
• Cross-Selling: Drive synergy by collaborating with Aramex's global network, air/ocean/land freight teams, and supply chain divisions to offer integrated solutions.

1. Project Operations & Technical Execution

• End-to-End Management: Oversee the flawless execution of complex project shipments, multimodal transport operations, heavy-lift movements, vessel/aircraft charters, and road transport for oversized cargo.
• Route Surveys & Engineering: Coordinate site inspections, route surveys, and feasibility studies for heavy-lift and out-of-gauge inland transport within Morocco and regional corridors.
• Carrier & Vendor Management: Negotiate service agreements and manage third-party vendors, including heavy transport operators, port authorities, stevedores, and charter brokers.

1. Financial Stewardship & Performance Management

• P&L Ownership: Take full ownership of the vertical's financial outcomes, driving top-line revenue growth while closely managing profit margins and cost control.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Deliver accurate revenue forecasts, variance analyses, and regular performance reporting to senior management.

 

1. Risk Management, HSSE & Compliance

• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and mitigate operational, commercial, and financial risks associated with oversized and high-value cargo.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict compliance with Moroccan customs regulations, international trade laws, and corporate Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards.

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

Experience:

• Minimum 7 to 10+ years of progressive experience in freight forwarding, with a strong, specialized focus on Project Cargo, Breakbulk, and Industrial Logistics.
• Proven track record of securing major project contracts and managing multi-modal operations in North Africa or similar emerging markets.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Knowledge:

• Deep expertise in chartering (air/ocean), heavy-lift engineering, port handling, and specialized road transport.
• Familiarity with local Moroccan regulatory frameworks, customs clearances, and national transport authorities is a distinct advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional negotiation, commercial acumen, and tender-management skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in French and English.

 

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