Regional Operations Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Operations Director to lead our Saudi Arabia operations based in Riyadh. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire warehousing, logistics, and end-to-end supply chain across the region. You will drive operational excellence, build a high-performing local team, and act as the key interface between the Saudi team and our headquarters in China, while ensuring full compliance with local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Operations Management
• Develop and execute the overall operational strategy for the Saudi region, continuously optimizing warehousing, logistics, and end-to-end supply chain processes to achieve a highly efficient and cost-effective operating model.
• Oversee all warehousing operations (including 4PL/3PL management, inventory control, and warehouse safety) and logistics operations (cross-border transportation, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery), ensuring service quality meets both company and client standards.
• Project Management
• Manage the full lifecycle of operation-related projects, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget control, ensuring project goals are aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Performance & Data Analytics
• Establish and continuously monitor operational KPI systems, conduct regular data analysis to identify improvement opportunities, and drive ongoing enhancements in operational efficiency and service quality.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Build and lead a high-performing operations team, nurture local management talent, and conduct regular operational meetings to foster collaboration and ensure goal alignment across the team.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Act as the primary operational interface for the Saudi region, coordinating efforts between the local team, headquarters, and other relevant internal departments.
• Manage key local client visits, relationship maintenance, and demand alignment, while cultivating long-term, stable partnerships with third-party service providers, government agencies, and other external stakeholders.
• Infrastructure & Setup Support
• Support the operational execution and implementation of warehouse construction, local office setup, and company registration initiatives in Saudi Arabia.
• Systems & Technology
• Ensure the effective utilization of core systems such as WMS and TMS to enhance operational visibility and controllability.
• Compliance & Safety
• Ensure all operational activities strictly comply with Saudi local laws, regulations, transportation standards, and safety requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or above in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPIM, CLTD) are a strong plus.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations management, with at least 5 years in a team leadership/management role.
• Proven experience in large-scale warehousing and logistics operations, with a solid understanding of 4PL/3PL models and cross-border supply chain processes.
• Experience in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, is highly preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in logistics management software (e.g., WMS, TMS) and data analysis tools.
• Strong data-driven decision-making capability.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills, with the ability to efficiently coordinate internal and external resources.
• Strong resilience under pressure, adaptable to a fast-paced, multitasking environment, and capable of flexible working hours.

Language

• Fluent in English (mandatory).
• Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.

Additional Information

• This role is based in Riyadh and requires full-time onsite presence.
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Saudi Arabia or be willing to relocate (sponsorship may be discussed for the right candidate).

Who We Are

• Liansheng Zhida is Lenovo's global supply chain external strategic empowerment platform. Leveraging Lenovo's 40 years of manufacturing expertise, over 20 years of global supply chain management experience, 30+ manufacturing sites worldwide, 2,000+ suppliers, and a supply chain network covering 180 countries, we provide one-stop intelligent supply chain solutions for manufacturing enterprises. The company recently secured a $50 million strategic investment from Saudi Arabia's Easit Capital to accelerate its global and Middle East expansion.

岗位职责

• 战略与运营管理
• 制定沙特地区整体运营战略，持续优化仓储、物流及端到端供应链流程，实现高效、低成本的运营体系。
• 全面监督仓储运营（包括4PL/3PL管理、库存控制、仓储安全）与物流运营（跨境运输、清关、配送），确保服务质量符合公司与客户标准。
• 项目管理
• 负责运营相关项目的全周期管理，包括范围界定、进度安排、资源分配与预算控制，确保项目目标与业务战略对齐。
• 绩效与数据分析
• 建立并持续监控运营KPI体系，定期进行数据分析，识别改进机会，推动运营效率与服务质量不断提升。
• 团队领导与发展
• 组建并领导高效运营团队，&#x57