Location: Baghdad
Job Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
2025-10-15
About vacancy
mselect is looking to hire a Branch Manager for a logistics client in Baghdad, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years management experience in the country and/or region. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must, and Kurdish is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop territory's business plan and strategy for all the client services
- Provide leadership and cohesion of teams within the company, including hiring and management of staff
- Accountable for meeting the region’s targets in alignment with its objectives and the client’s main growth strategy
- Lead the development of operations, coordinate all third parties and represent the best interests of the company in line with legal requirements
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, local authorities and communities
- Ensure market intelligence and customer knowledge to meet company targets and forecasts
- Understand business needs and develop solutions to address those needs
- Drive initiatives to increase customer awareness and satisfaction
- Accountable for both financial and non-financial goals, including profitability, cost efficiency, productivity, staff performance, and the timely completion of projects
- Negotiate with suppliers, brokers, vendors, 3rd party service providers, and customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability
- Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping
- Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports to optimize the client’s business and services efficiency
Requirements
- The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's degree
- A minimum of 5 years management experience in the country and/or region
- Strong leadership skills, including ability to envision the future of the organization and work towards achieving the desired future.
- Ability to define and develop a compelling vision for the future and implement the strategies necessary for success
- Knowledge of general business practices and operations in the region
- Financial management experience, including overseeing financial procedures, budget management and reporting
- Ability to engage external customers and internal resources to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes in a way that provides an optimal experience for the customer
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to manage diverse teams
- Fluency in English, Arabic, and Kurdish is a plus
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
