Logistics & Operations Lead

Job Overview

Flatgigs is seeking a highly motivated Logistics & Operations Lead to join their team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role involves optimizing logistics and operational strategies for investor-backed startups, ensuring efficiency, driving growth, and providing fractional execution to help clients achieve their targets.

Company Overview

Flatgigs partners with startups under pressure to hit growth targets. They support investor-backed teams when revenue has stalled, strategy needs a reset, or internal bandwidth is maxed out. They provide experienced operators with sector expertise, fast, flexible, and ROI-focused fractional execution, and ongoing support to keep leadership aligned and growth on track. Founders engage Flatgigs to accelerate their progress, and investors rely on them to safeguard their portfolios.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: none

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, development, and optimization of logistics and operational strategies for diverse startup clients.
• Implement fractional execution plans to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and achieve defined growth targets.
• Provide expert guidance and strategic insights to leadership teams on operational best practices and industry trends.
• Collaborate closely with investor-backed teams to refine business strategy and improve overall performance metrics.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key operational performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure sustained growth and goal attainment.
• Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure high levels of satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in logistics and operations management, ideally within a startup or consulting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify complex operational challenges and deliver practical, effective solutions.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, essential for client-facing roles.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency with various operational software, supply chain management tools, and data analytics platforms.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with an exciting and diverse portfolio of innovative startups.
• Be an integral part of a dynamic and results-driven team focused on high-impact fractional execution.
• Competitive salary package complemented by performance-based incentives.
• Access to continuous professional development, training, and learning opportunities.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment that emphasizes output and autonomy.
• Gain valuable exposure to cutting-edge strategies and technologies in logistics and operations.