About this role
Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.
The position Regional Head of Road Transport – MEA is responsible for leading, developing and executing Crane Worldwide Logistics' road transport strategy across the Middle East and Africa.
The role provides regional leadership for road freight operations, network development, commercial growth, carrier strategy, service quality and operational governance. Working closely with country, operations and commercial leadership, the role will build scalable, compliant and commercially competitive road transport solutions that support existing customers and enable new business growth across the region.
Regional Road Transport Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and execute the MEA road transport strategy in alignment with regional and global business objectives
• Provide functional leadership and direction for road transport activities across the Middle East and Africa
• Build an integrated regional road transport network supporting domestic, cross-border, FTL, LTL, groupage and time-critical solutions
• Identify opportunities to expand network capability, geographic coverage and service offerings across the region
• Partner with country and regional leadership to establish clear priorities, standards and performance expectations
Operational Excellence & Network Management
• Provide regional oversight of road transport operations to ensure safe, reliable, efficient and high-quality service delivery
• Drive standardisation of operating procedures, controls and best practices across MEA road transport operations
• Monitor capacity, service performance and operational risks and lead corrective actions where required
• Support implementation and optimisation of transport management systems, processes and operational technology
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, productivity, cost and scalability.
• Support implementation and optimisation of transport management systems, processes and operational technology
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, productivity, cost and scalability
Carrier & Supplier Strategy
• Develop and maintain a strong, compliant and commercially competitive network of road carriers and transport partners across MEA
• Lead regional carrier sourcing, qualification, onboarding and performance management in partnership with local teams
• Support negotiation of strategic carrier agreements, rates and service commitments
• Ensure appropriate due diligence, insurance, compliance and supplier governance requirements are maintained
• Monitor carrier capacity, market conditions and performance to ensure network resilience and continuity
Commercial Development & Customer Solutions
• Partner with Commercial and Operations teams to develop competitive road transport solutions for new and existing customers
• Provide subject-matter expertise for tenders, RFQs, pricing exercises and strategic customer opportunities
• Support customer presentations and solution design for complex domestic and cross-border road transport requirements
• Identify revenue growth opportunities and support development of regional road transport products and trade lanes
• Ensure proposed solutions are operationally viable, compliant and commercially sustainable
Financial & Performance Management
• Drive revenue growth, margin improvement and cost control across the regional road transport product
• Establish and monitor regional KPIs covering service, cost, profitability, carrier performance and operational quality
• Analyse market rates, capacity and cost trends and provide recommendations to regional leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning for the MEA road transport product
• Identify underperformance and implement appropriate recovery and improvement plans
Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
• Ensure road transport activities comply with applicable transport, customs, trade, health and safety, security and regulatory requirements across the countries of operation
• Work with Compliance, Legal, Security and HSE stakeholders to manage regulatory and operational risk
• Promote a strong safety culture across employees, carriers and transport partners
• Ensure appropriate documentation, licences, permits and controls are maintained for domestic and cross-border movements
• Support investigations and corrective actions relating to service failures, incidents or compliance concerns
Stakeholder & Team Leadership
• Build strong relationships with regional and country leadership, Commercial, Operations, Finance and other functional teams
• Provide coaching, subject-matter expertise and functional support to road transport teams across MEA
• Promote collaboration and sharing of best practices across countries and the wider global network
• Represent the MEA road transport product in regional and global meetings, customer engagements and strategic projects
• Lead through influence across a geographically dispersed and culturally diverse organisation
Other
• Lead and support regional road transport initiatives, implementations and special projects
• Undertake regular travel across the Middle East and Africa and international travel where required
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as reasonably required by management
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to undertake regular regional and international business travel
Valid driving licence appropriate to country of residence
Other Skills and Abilities
Skills and Competencies
• Senior leadership capability with the ability to develop and execute regional strategy
• Strong knowledge of road freight operations, carrier markets and cross-border transport within the Middle East and Africa
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing revenue, margin and cost performance
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead through influence across multiple countries and functions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Customer-focused with the ability to translate requirements into practical transport solutions
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, international and matrixed environment
Technical Skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS), logistics platforms and operational reporting tools
• Strong understanding of road transport pricing, network design, carrier management and performance analytics
Education And Direct Work Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Transport Management or a related discipline preferred
• Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in road freight, transportation, logistics or supply chain, including significant leadership responsibility
• Demonstrable experience leading multi-country or regional road transport operations, preferably within the Middle East and Africa
• Strong experience in carrier procurement, network development, commercial solution design and operational performance management
• Experience working within an international freight forwarding or logistics organisation strongly preferred
Certifications And Licences
• Relevant professional certification in logistics, supply chain or transport management is advantageous.
• Valid driving licence.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Recruitment Agency Policy
At Crane Worldwide Logistics we manage all hiring directly and do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies or search firms. Agencies must not contact our employees or managers directly with candidate details.
Where recruitment support is required, we will engage trusted partners through a formal written agreement. Any CVs received without such an agreement will be treated as direct applications, and Crane Worldwide Logistics will not be liable for any associated placement fees.
We appreciate your cooperation in respecting this policy.